State Tournament: Class 3A All-Tournament Team

<p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/02/Shawn-Gilbert-crop-1036x680-1645822569.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1394657" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/02/Shawn-Gilbert-crop-1036x680-1645822569-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>Most outstanding player: 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="1158413" first="Shawn" last="Gilbert"] (Central DeWitt)</strong><br /> <em>Stats: 23.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.0 blocks, 61.9 FG%, 57.1 3P%, 78.9 FT%</em></p> <p>The young man affectionately known as "Big Shawn" in northeast Iowa showed everyone around the state just how dominant a presence he can be, nearly leading the Sabers to the 3A state title. He shook off a scary looking knee injury in the quarterfinals to absolutely dominate Assumption in the semifinals, and then took over late in the championship game to nearly bring Central DeWitt all the way back from a 12-point deficit. He scores from everywhere, is a gifted passer, and good rebounder.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/Jacob-Runyan-crop-3226x2118-1646775657.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1403455" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/Jacob-Runyan-crop-3226x2118-1646775657-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>2022 [player_tooltip player_id="682288" first="Jacob" last="Runyan"] (Dallas Center-Grimes)</strong><br /> <em>Stats: 14.0 points, 1.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 61.5 FG%, 54.5 3P%, 66.7 FT%</em></p> <p>If it hadn't been for Runyan's Herculean effort in the championship game, it would've been Central DeWitt taking home the 3A title. Runyan was exceptional in that game, scoring 31 points on 12-16 shooting, and his ball-handling and quickness was too much for the Sabers to handle, as he was able to routinely slice through the defense and get to the bucket, and he also showed off incredible range. His ability to get others involved was on full display in their quarterfinal win, finishing with a 10-point, 10-assist double-double.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/Gibson-Mcewen-crop-2970x1950-1646790779.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1403651" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/Gibson-Mcewen-crop-2970x1950-1646790779-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>2022 [player_tooltip player_id="1234965" first="Gibson" last="McEwen"] (Central DeWitt)</strong><br /> <em>Stats: 14.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 2.0 steals, 59.1 FG%, 50.0 3P%, 93.8 FT%</em></p> <p>The other big piece for the Sabers all week was McEwen, who showed his ability to get to the bucket routinely, which is a major reason he was so efficient throughout the week. He was able to get to the free-throw line a ton and shot nearly 94% on his attempts from the charity stripe. He and Gilbert play extremely well together and nearly brought home a state title. </p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/Jackson-Jones-crop-3226x2118-1646804608.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1403826" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/Jackson-Jones-crop-3226x2118-1646804608-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>2022 [player_tooltip player_id="1172626" first="Jackson" last="Jones"] (Dallas Center-Grimes)</strong><br /> <em>Stats: 13.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 51.9 FG%, 42.1 3P%</em></p> <p>Jones was excellent in the first two rounds for the Mustangs, helping lead them to the 3A state title. A 6-3 sharpshooting wing, he moves really well off the ball and has a quick, fluid release on his jumper. He was nearly automatic from behind the arc and played strong team defense throughout the week.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/Brayden-Dinkla-e1646784775856.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1403568" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/Brayden-Dinkla-e1646784775856-300x245.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="245" /></a>2023 [player_tooltip player_id="1167720" first="Brayden" last="Dinkla"] (Winterset)</strong><br /> <em>Stats: 17.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 3.5 steals, 46.4 FG%, 69.2 FT%</em></p> <p>Dinkla has stuffed the stat sheet all year, and did so again in the Huskies' two games at the state tournament, but he was especially great in their overtime quarterfinal win over Marion, when he had 26 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals. He nearly single-handedly willed them to that win, routinely attacking the bucket and making big shot after big shot. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Second Team</strong></span></p> <p>2022 [player_tooltip player_id="682270" first="Cole" last="Glasgow"] (Dallas Center-Grimes)<br /> 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="1158421" first="Bo" last="Huston"] (Dallas Center-Grimes)<br /> 2025 Ryan Watters (Central DeWitt)<br /> 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="1158412" first="Levi" last="Gurwell"] (Winterset)<br /> 2023 [player_tooltip player_id="956878" first="Brayson" last="Laube"] (Marion)</p> <p><strong>Honorable mentions:</strong> 2023 [player_tooltip player_id="1367405" first="Alex" last="Mota"] (Marion); 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="1158464" first="Nathan" last="Avery"] (Winterset); 2024 [player_tooltip player_id="1171655" first="Treyton" last="McCain"] (Decorah); 2022 [player_tooltip player_id="962602" first="Noah" last="Mack"] (Assumption); 2023 Luke Klostermann (Assumption); 2022 Ben Kuehnast (Humboldt); 2023 [player_tooltip player_id="1240080" first="Charlie" last="McDonald"] (Winterset)</p>