<h3 style="text-align: center;">FIRST TEAM</h3>
<p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Owen-Larson.jpeg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1068440" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/10/Owen-Larson-300x197.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>Player of the Year: [player_tooltip player_id="1171659" first="Owen" last="Larson"] (Estherville Lincoln Central)</strong><br />
<em>Stats: 22.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 2.5 steals, 51.1 FG%, 43.1 3P%, 81.2 FT%</em></p>
<p>Larson followed up a really good freshman season by exploding as a sophomore, leading all sophomores in scoring and leading the Midgets towards the top of the 2A rankings early in the year. A high IQ guard who scores efficiently from all three levels, he's equally adept at creating his own shot and scoring or getting others involved at a high clip.</p>
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<p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/09/7-Trovary-Cavil.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1290380" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/09/7-Trovary-Cavil-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a>[player_tooltip player_id="1171658" first="Trovary" last="Cavil"] (Des Moines Lincoln)</strong><br />
<em>Stats: 17.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.5 steals, 43.4 FG%, 30.4 3P%, 77.8 FT%</em></p>
<p>One of the most dynamic playmaking guards in the state regardless of class, Cavil is an excellent ball-handler who has really improved as a decision-maker and become a more efficient scorer. As he continues to mature physically, he'll become one of the most dominant offensive players in the state. </p>
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<p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/Caden-Wilkins.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1254565" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/Caden-Wilkins-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a>[player_tooltip player_id="1171682" first="Caden" last="Wilkins"] (Bettendorf)</strong><br />
<em>Stats: 16.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 45.8 FG%, 33.0 3P%, 71.3 FT%</em></p>
<p>The top-ranked player in the class, Wilkins is a big, physical wing who can score from all three levels at 6-6. He has garnered interest from a slew of Power 5 programs around the Midwest and looks primed to have a massive summer with the Iowa Barnstormers, showcasing his two-way talents.</p>
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<p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/09/53-Derek-Weisskopf.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1290445" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/09/53-Derek-Weisskopf-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a>[player_tooltip player_id="1171685" first="Derek" last="Weisskopf"] (Williamsburg)</strong><br />
<em>Stats: 15.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.7 steals, 55.6 FG%, 42.4 3P%, 72.8 FT%</em></p>
<p>A hyper-athletic 6-4 wing who is drawing a lot of football interest from Power 5 schools, Weisskopf uses his powerful frame to score from all three levels with efficiency. He's a good defender and rebounder and has a good feel for the game, knowing when he needs to take over as a scorer. Williamsburg was one of the best teams in 2A this season, and Weisskopf was the biggest reason why.</p>
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<p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/Preston-Ries-crop-1536x1009-1641852067.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1363524" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/01/Preston-Ries-crop-1536x1009-1641852067-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>[player_tooltip player_id="1171677" first="Preston" last="Ries"] (Monticello)</strong><br />
<em>Stats: 18.1 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.4 steals, 47.3 FG%, 77.4 FT%</em></p>
<p>Another player garnering a lot of Power 5 interest on the gridiron, Ries is similar to Weisskopf in that they are both powerful athletes who can bully their way to the rim, rebound, and stretch the floor. Ries is a bouncy athlete who can finish above the rim at a high level on the break, and he loves to attack the offensive glass. </p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">SECOND TEAM</h3>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1171696" first="Jack" last="Cooley"] (Clarke)</strong><br />
<em>Stats: 20.2 points, 7.9 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 2.1 steals, 1.9 blocks, 50.4 FG%, 31.2 3P%, 74.7 FT%</em></p>
<p>Cooley was second in the class in scoring this season and showed his ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor, averaging 4.0 "stocks" a game while also dishing out nearly 5 assists. He helped lead Clarke to their best season in a long time with his ability to score from anywhere. </p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1171697" first="Cam" last="Buffington"] (Winfield-Mt. Union)</strong><br />
<em>Stats: 19.0 points, 10.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.2 steals, 1.2 blocks, 62.9 FG%, 45.5 3P%, 55.4 FT%</em></p>
<p>The 2024 class figures to be a pretty good class on the hardwood, but it appears to be shaping up to be an excellent one on the gridiron as well. Buffington has already committed to play his football at Iowa, and he was a dominant force for the Wolves this season, averaging a double-double and showing that he can be a fantastic basketball player as well. </p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1171690" first="Grady" last="Jeppesen"] (Riverside)</strong><br />
<em>Stats: 18.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.7 steals, 42.7 FG%, 32.9 3P%, 75.7 FT%</em></p>
<p>One of the state's top scoring threats, Jeppesen is capable of dropping 30+ on any given night for the Bulldogs with his ability to get hot from deep or break down a defense and get to the bucket. </p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1171680" first="Brooks" last="Moore"] (Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont)</strong><br />
<em>Stats: 16.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.2 steals, 50.7 FG%, 74.4 FT%</em></p>
<p>An athletic wing who can impact the game with his size, length, and explosive burst, Moore led the Rockets in scoring and showed that he can also make plays for others. He's a terror on the break who looks to dunk everything.</p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1171681" first="Jonovan" last="Wilkinson"] (Roland-Story)</strong><br />
<em>Stats: 14.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.6 steals, 49.6 FG%, 33.9 3P%, 79.2 FT%</em></p>
<p>One of the better all-around players in the class, Wilkinson is a good athlete who stuffs the stat sheet. He's equally content scoring or getting others involved, crashing the glass, and playing strong on-ball defense against the opposition's best perimeter option. </p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">THIRD TEAM</h3>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1376675" first="Cole" last="Marsh"] (Waverly-Shell Rock)</strong><br />
<em>Stats: 14.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 43.9 FG%, 30.7 3P%, 85.7 FT%</em></p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1153046" first="Jack" last="Miller"] (Jesup)</strong><br />
<em>Stats: 14.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.1 steals, 46.3 FG%, 38.5 3P%, 71.7 FT%</em></p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1376686" first="Jesse" last="Van Kalsbeek"] (MOC-Floyd Valley)</strong><br />
<em>Stats: 16.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.5 steals, 56.5 FG%, 38.1 3P%, 79.5 FT%</em></p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1171695" first="Matthew" last="Noll"] (Heelan)</strong><br />
<em>Stats: 14.0 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.1 steals, 45.1 FG%, 36.4 3P%, 71.8 FT%</em></p>
<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1171694" first="Tyron" last="Wright"] (Des Moines East)</strong><br />
<em>Stats: 13.7 points, 12.7 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 54.9 FG%, 43.1 FT%</em></p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">FOURTH TEAM</h3>
<p>[player_tooltip player_id="1171686" first="Gavin" last="Thomas"] (Aplington-Parkersburg)<br />
[player_tooltip player_id="1171667" first="Joseph" last="Bean"] (Xavier)<br />
[player_tooltip player_id="1171661" first="Redek" last="Born"] (Norwalk)<br />
[player_tooltip player_id="1171678" first="Kyle" last="Lamonte"] (Davenport North)<br />
[player_tooltip player_id="1171662" first="Holden" last="Arnaman"] (West Branch)<br />
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<p><strong>Honorable mentions:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id="1376713" first="Drew" last="Wagner"] (Waterloo Christian); Lucas Frohwein (Colo-Nesco); Mason Smith (Chariton); Camden Davis (Hudson); [player_tooltip player_id="1376714" first="Max" last="DeVries"] (Red Oak); [player_tooltip player_id="1376715" first="Drew" last="Denekas"] (George-Little Rock); Eli Schmidt (Clarksville); [player_tooltip player_id="1376689" first="Cole" last="Arnold"] (Lewis Central); [player_tooltip player_id="1376690" first="Colton" last="Rasmussen"] (Atlantic); [player_tooltip player_id="1171692" first="Scott" last="Harr"] (Hampton-Dumont-CAL); [player_tooltip player_id="1171665" first="Brady" last="Martin"] (West Burlington); [player_tooltip player_id="1171699" first="Ja’Vion" last="Bell"] (Des Moines Lincoln)</p>
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