Preseason All-Conference Teams: CIML Central

<p><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/Steven-Kramer-1-crop-2791x1833-1615513419.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1148899" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/Steven-Kramer-1-crop-2791x1833-1615513419-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>Preseason Player of the Year:</span> </strong>2022 [player_tooltip player_id="784982" first="Steven" last="Kramer"], Johnston</p> <p>The South Dakota commit is a versatile two-way player who can dominate the game on either end of the floor. Arguably the breakout star of the Class 4A state tournament last year, Kramer looks primed to have a massive senior year for the Dragons, who should be in a battle with Valley all year in this tough division.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h4>First Team</h4> <p><strong>2022 [player_tooltip player_id="784982" first="Steven" last="Kramer"], Johnston: 13.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 54.0 FG%, 79.2 FT%</strong></p> <p>A 6-5 wing who can fill it up in a hurry, Kramer has worked hard to improve his perimeter shooting stroke, and that work paid off with a commitment to play Division I ball at South Dakota. He can score from all three levels, defend multiple positions, and impact the game in a multitude of ways for the Dragons.</p> <p><strong>2022 [player_tooltip player_id="962490" first="Eli" last="Raridon"], Valley: 17.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 2.0 steals, 1.1 blocks, 61.3 FG%, 50.0 3P%</strong></p> <p>The leading returning scorer and rebounder in the division, Raridon, a future Notre Dame tight end, is a dominant force in the paint on both ends of the floor. He's an athletic, physical forward who can stretch the floor and finish in transition.</p> <p><strong>2022 [player_tooltip player_id="1158260" first="Ruot" last="Bijiek"], Valley: 12.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.6 blocks, 52.7 FG%, 39.5 3P%</strong></p> <p>A modern-day big, Bijiek stretches the floor at a high clip and can protect the rim well defensively. He has great length and athleticism at 6-8, and will pair with Raridon to give the Tigers arguably the best one-two punch in 4A.</p> <p><strong>2022 [player_tooltip player_id="682278" first="Trey" last="Lewis"], Johnston: 12.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.4 steals, 44.3 FG%, 39.3 3P%, 78.1 FT%</strong></p> <p>One of the state's best shooters, Lewis had that ability on full display at the state tournament in March, routinely burying 3-pointers from NBA range. He has a silky smooth offensive game and is garnering interest from high Division IIs and low-to-mid-major level Division I schools. If size wasn't a concern, he would be stockpiling offers and getting high-major interest with his talent.</p> <p><strong>2023 [player_tooltip player_id="1167719" first="Riley" last="Edwards"], Southeast Polk: 9.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 44.8 FG%, 38.5 3P%</strong></p> <p>Edwards was a really good role player for the Rams last season and will have a chance to shine this year following the graduation of three double-figure scorers. At 6-3, he has good size on the perimeter and he's a high-level shooter who can get red-hot in a hurry.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h4>Second Team</h4> <p>2025 Curtis Stinson Jr., Valley</p> <p>2022 [player_tooltip player_id="784973" first="Mason" last="Morrow"], Valley</p> <p>2023 [player_tooltip player_id="1067656" first="Kirby" last="Schmitz"], Urbandale</p> <p>2022 [player_tooltip player_id="1158444" first="Greysn" last="Schmitz"], Urbandale</p> <p>2022 Mason Ryan, Johnston</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h4>Honorable Mentions</h4> <p>2022 [player_tooltip player_id="1234966" first="Cade" last="Grevengoed"], Valley<br /> 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="1235023" first="Kormahyh" last="Karmue"], Southeast Polk<br /> 2022 Evan Curran, Dowling Catholic<br /> 2022 Jack Wattier, Urbandale<br /> 2024 [player_tooltip player_id="1172912" first="Grant" last="Uecker"], Urbandale</p>