Most outstanding player: 2022 Shawn Gilbert Shawn Gilbert 6'7" | PF Central DeWitt | 2022 State IA (Central DeWitt) Stats: 23.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.0 blocks, 61.9 FG%, 57.1 3P%, 78.9 FT% The young man affectionately known as…
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Most outstanding player: 2022
Shawn Gilbert
Shawn
Gilbert
6'7" | PF
Central DeWitt | 2022
State
IA
(Central DeWitt)
Stats: 23.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.0 blocks, 61.9 FG%, 57.1 3P%, 78.9 FT%
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.
2022
Jacob Runyan
Jacob
Runyan
5'9" | PG
Dallas Center-Grimes | 2022
State
IA
(Dallas Center-Grimes)
Stats: 14.0 points, 1.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 61.5 FG%, 54.5 3P%, 66.7 FT%
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.
2022
Gibson McEwen
Gibson
McEwen
6'1" | SG
Central DeWitt | 2022
State
IA
(Central DeWitt)
Stats: 14.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 2.0 steals, 59.1 FG%, 50.0 3P%, 93.8 FT%
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.
2022
Jackson Jones
Jackson
Jones
6'3" | SG
Dallas Center Grimes | 2022
IA
(Dallas Center-Grimes)
Stats: 13.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 51.9 FG%, 42.1 3P%
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.
2023
Brayden Dinkla
Brayden
Dinkla
6'0" | PG
Winterset | 2023
State
IA
(Winterset)
Stats: 17.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 3.5 steals, 46.4 FG%, 69.2 FT%
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.
Second Team
2022
Cole Glasgow
Cole
Glasgow
6'3" | SG
Dallas Center-Grimes | 2022
State
IA
(Dallas Center-Grimes)
2022
Bo Huston
Bo
Huston
5'10" | SG
Dallas Center-Grimes | 2022
State
IA
(Dallas Center-Grimes)
2025 Ryan Watters (Central DeWitt)
2022
Levi Gurwell
Levi
Gurwell
6'0" | SG
Winterset | 2022
State
IA
(Winterset)
2023
Brayson Laube
Brayson
Laube
6'2" | PG
Marion | 2023
State
IA
(Marion)
Honorable mentions: 2023
Alex Mota
Alex
Mota
6'1" | SG
Marion | 2023
State
IA
(Marion); 2022
Nathan Avery
Nathan
Avery
6'3" | SF
Winterset | 2022
State
IA
(Winterset); 2024
Treyton McCain
Treyton
McCain
6'1" | PG
Decorah | 2024
State
IA
(Decorah); 2022
Noah Mack
Noah
Mack
6'0" | SG
Assumption | 2022
State
IA
(Assumption); 2023 Luke Klostermann (Assumption); 2022 Ben Kuehnast (Humboldt); 2023
Charlie McDonald
Charlie
McDonald
6'2" | SF
Winterset | 2023
State
IA
(Winterset)
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