<h3 style="text-align: center;">FIRST TEAM</h3>
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<p><strong>Player of the Year: [player_tooltip player_id="796105" first="Cooper" last="DeJean"], OABCIG (2021)</strong><br />
<em>Stats: 25.9 points, 7.9 rebounds, 7.1 assists, 3.0 steals, 57.8 FG%, 39.5 3P%</em></p>
<p>DeJean's future is on the gridiron, but he put together one heck of a high school basketball career as well, stuffing the stat sheet on a nightly basis, providing some insane highlights with his posterizing dunks, and helping lead OABCIG to the best season in school history. The football All-American was dominant on the hardwood during all four years of his varsity career, finishing with 1,832 points, 657 rebounds, 419 assists, and 218 steals during his time as a Falcon.</p>
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<p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/Tanner-Te-Slaa-new-crop-2786x1829-1615315690-crop-541x355-1615315703.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1147283" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/Tanner-Te-Slaa-new-crop-2786x1829-1615315690-crop-541x355-1615315703-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>[player_tooltip player_id="682290" first="Tanner" last="Te Slaa"], Boyden-Hull (2022)</strong><br />
<em>Stats: 21.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.8 steals, 54.3 FG%, 38.6 3P%, 79.3 FT%</em></p>
<p>The future Division I wing put together another strong year for the Comets, leading them to an undefeated regular season and a runner-up finish in the class. The 6-5 wing can score from all three levels at a high clip, improved his ball-handling and playmaking, and makes an impact on the defensive end with his length.</p>
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<p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/Ty-Van-Essen-crop-2786x1829-1615320637-crop-518x340-1615320649.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1147361" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/Ty-Van-Essen-crop-2786x1829-1615320637-crop-518x340-1615320649-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>[player_tooltip player_id="962616" first="Ty" last="Van Essen"], Western Christian (2022)</strong><br />
<em>Stats: 16.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.1 steals, 58.5 FG%, 55.4 3P%, 78.6 FT%</em></p>
<p>The 6-4 forward was the leader of the Wolfpack team that took home the 2A title for a record-setting 10th time. Van Essen had ridiculous shooting splits of 59-55-79 and was a matchup problem all year long with his ability to score inside and out at such an efficient clip.</p>
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<p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/Marcus-Kelderman-new-crop-2792x1833-1615314434-crop-640x421-1615314445.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1147218" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/Marcus-Kelderman-new-crop-2792x1833-1615314434-crop-640x421-1615314445-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>[player_tooltip player_id="964821" first="Marcus" last="Kelderman"], Boyden-Hull (2021)</strong><br />
<em>Stats: 17.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.8 steals, 56.0 FG%, 38.0 3P%, 71.1 FT%</em></p>
<p>A 6-0 senior guard, Kelderman had a really strong and efficient year as Robin to Te Slaa's Batman. The slashing guard has a smooth offensive game, using a quick first step to blow by defenders and set up his picturesque jumper. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="796175" first="Camden" last="Schroeder"], East Sac County (2021)</strong><br />
<em>Stats: 22.4 points, 11.2 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.3 steals, 3.8 blocks, 55.7 FG%, 47.6 3P%, 75.9 FT%</em></p>
<p>The 6-5 combo forward put up some huge numbers with fantastic efficiency for the Raiders. He was 3rd in 2A in points per game, 2nd in rebounds per game, 11th in assists, and 2nd in blocks. That type of production deserves to be recognized.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">SECOND TEAM</h3>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="751418" first="Jayden" last="Mackie"], Aplington-Parkersburg (2022)</strong><br />
<em>Stats: 14.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.1 steals, 50.4 FG%, 42.0 3P%, 73.2 FT%</em></p>
<p>The athletic lead guard led a very balanced Falcons attack to the semifinals, and he was outstanding at the state tournament, averaging 27.5 points a game in their two games in Des Moines. He battled through an early-season injury that sapped some of his efficiency and effectiveness but was playing his best ball late in the year. He has committed to play at Upper Iowa.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="796102" first="Karson" last="Sharar"], Iowa Falls-Alden (2021)</strong><br />
<em>Stats: 22.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.8 steals</em></p>
<p>The Iowa football signee established himself early on as one of the state's top scoring threats, and he continued that throughout his four years as a Cadet. His ability to drop 35+ on any given night made Iowa Falls an extremely dangerous team.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="682280" first="Lucas" last="Lorenzen"], Okoboji (2022)</strong><br />
<em>Stats: 23.6 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.5 steals, 44.9 FG%, 41.8 3P%, 79.1 FT%</em></p>
<p>Had Lorenzen not been injured and missed 12 games, he likely would've been a first-teamer. The 6-4 junior forward can fill it up from all three levels and dominates the glass as well. He's primed to have a big summer.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="784987" first="Raydden" last="Grobe"], AHSTW (2022)</strong><br />
<em>Stats: 18.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.8 steals, 1.1 blocks, 46.9 FG%</em></p>
<p>Grobe led a surprising AHSTW team in scoring and had some huge games for the Vikings, who return their top eight scorers next season and should be one of the best teams in 2A.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="956884" first="Zach" last="Lutmer"], Central Lyon (2023)</strong><br />
<em>Stats: 20.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 2.2 steals, 58.3 FG%, 45.2 3P%</em></p>
<p>The talented sophomore guard led a good Lions team in every major statistical category and was remarkably efficient in doing so, posting 58-45-69 shooting splits along the way. He's a good athlete who can fill it up from anywhere but also thrives on getting others involved.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">THIRD TEAM</h3>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="682268" first="Zach" last="Erwin"], Camanche (2022)</strong><br />
<em>Stats: 15.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.0 steals, 1.3 blocks, 47.8 FG%, 70.3 FT%</em></p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="796154" first="Kyler" last="Matthias"], Denver (2021)</strong><br />
<em>Stats: 16.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.9 steals, 47.0 FG%, 37.8 3P%, 73.4 FT%</em></p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1067659" first="Padraig" last="Gallagher"], Beckman Catholic (2023)</strong><br />
<em>Stats: 13.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.1 blocks, 50.7 FG%, 43.0 3P%, 75.0 FT%</em></p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="796186" first="Brennan" last="Holder"], South Central Calhoun (2021)</strong><br />
<em>Stats: 16.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 2.1 steals, 48.0 FG%, 40.5 3P%, 79.7 FT%</em></p>
<p><strong>Carter Harmsen, Mid-Prairie (2022)</strong><br />
<em>Stats: 18.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.1 steals, 45.0 FG%, 75.2 FT%</em></p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">FOURTH TEAM</h3>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="796147" first="Dane" last="Fuller"], Dike-New Hartford (2021)<br />
[player_tooltip player_id="796183" first="Grant" last="Veenstra"], Des Moines Christian (2021)<br />
Caden Kirkman, Wilton (2023)<br />
Creighton Morisch, Spirit Lake (2021)<br />
[player_tooltip player_id="964920" first="Sid" last="Schaaf"], Treynor (2021)</p>
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<p><strong>Honorable mentions:</strong> Carson Lienau, Jesup (2022); [player_tooltip player_id="964895" first="Brady" last="Millikin"], Pekin (2021); [player_tooltip player_id="962669" first="Adam" last="Witty"], Des Moines Christian (2022); Bo Clausen, Ridge View (2021); [player_tooltip player_id="796138" first="Noah" last="Miller"], Forest City (2021); Brayden Lund, AHSTW (2023); Kyle Sternberg, AHSTW (2023); [player_tooltip player_id="964888" first="Kole" last="Johnson"], North Fayette Valley (2021); [player_tooltip player_id="964858" first="Jacob" last="King"], Oelwein (2021); [player_tooltip player_id="796130" first="Ashton" last="Cook"], Regina Catholic (2021); Cade Rohwer, Alta-Aurelia (2021); Jacob Hargens, Sioux Central (2023); [player_tooltip player_id="962615" first="Vance" last="Katzfey"], Spirit Lake (2022); Landyn Van Kekerix, Rock Valley (2022); [player_tooltip player_id="964894" first="Landen" last="Sullivan"], Dike-New Hartford (2021); [player_tooltip player_id="964848" first="Marvion" last="Jackson"], West Burlington (2021)</p>
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