Preseason All-Conference Teams: Missouri River

<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/Josh-Dix.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1224660 alignright" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/06/Josh-Dix-300x188.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="188" /></a>Preseason Player of the Year:</strong> </span>2022 [player_tooltip player_id="682266" first="Josh" last="Dix"], Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln</p> <p>This was perhaps the easiest selection of any conference in the state. The Iowa commit is a dynamic two-way player who stuffs the stat sheet and scores at a highly efficient clip. He has an outstanding feel for the game, knowing when he needs to take over as a scorer, or getting others involved. The do-it-all wing is also one of the top two contenders for Mr. Basketball this season.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h4>First Team</h4> <p><strong>2022 [player_tooltip player_id="682266" first="Josh" last="Dix"], Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln: 19.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 2.5 steals, 1.3 blocks, 54.5 FG%, 37.8 3P%</strong></p> <p>The Iowa committed wing is a dominant player on both ends of the floor who ranks among the top 10 returnees in 4A in every major category. He has a smooth offensive game with the ability to score from all three levels.</p> <p><strong>2022 [player_tooltip player_id="784974" first="Jamison" last="Gruber"], Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln: 11.9 points, 1.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 2.4 steals, 47.8 FG%, 37.7 3P%</strong></p> <p>Gruber has really improved his shooting over the last few years, turning into a high-level shooter from the arc to pair alongside Dix. He's also a very good passer with excellent court vision.</p> <p><strong>2023 [player_tooltip player_id="1167668" first="Keavian" last="Hayes"], Sioux City West: 17.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.0 steals</strong></p> <p>An athletic and physical guard, Hayes led the Wolverines in scoring and steals last season. He gets to the rim and finishes through contact extremely well.</p> <p><strong>2022 [player_tooltip player_id="962663" first="Keeon" last="Hutton"], Sioux City West: 16.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.3 steals, 50.8 FG%, 79.3 FT%</strong></p> <p>A long and athletic lead guard, Hutton can impact the game on both ends of the floor with his athleticism, length, and quickness. He's a good passer who sees the floor well, scores, and crashes the glass hard on both ends of the floor.</p> <p><strong>2022 [player_tooltip player_id="1158432" first="Bie" last="Ruei"], Sioux City East: 11.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 49.0 FG%, 38.2 3P%</strong></p> <p>Ruei is the top returning scorer for the Black Raiders, a long and athletic wing who can stroke it from 3 and get to the rim. He has good size and length and will be relied upon to be a big-time scorer this season.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h4>Second Team</h4> <p>2022 [player_tooltip player_id="1158507" first="Austin" last="Schubert"], Council Bluffs Jefferson</p> <p>2022 Nick Miller, Heelan</p> <p>2022 [player_tooltip player_id="1158466" first="Caleb" last="Dreckman"], Le Mars</p> <p>2023 [player_tooltip player_id="1167750" first="Brandt" last="Van Dyke"], Sioux City East</p> <p>2023 [player_tooltip player_id="1288894" first="Carter" last="Kuehl"], Heelan</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h4>Honorable Mentions</h4> <p>2022 Brady Williams, Le Mars<br /> 2023 Lamarion Mothershead, Sioux City West<br /> 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="962638" first="Jacob" last="Imming"], Sergeant Bluff-Luton<br /> 2022 Levi Meis, Heelan<br /> 2023 [player_tooltip player_id="1167745" first="Tyler" last="Smith"], Sergeant Bluff-Luton<br /> 2024 [player_tooltip player_id="1288898" first="Beau" last="Chamberlain"], Heelan</p>