Preseason All-Conference Teams: MVC Valley

<!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":1404125,"sizeSlug":"medium","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-medium"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/Kenzie-Reed-crop-2809x1845-1646851075.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/Kenzie-Reed-crop-2809x1845-1646851075-300x197.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1404125" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Preseason Player of the Year:</strong> 2023 [player_tooltip player_id='956877' first='Kenzie' last='Reed'] (Kennedy)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong arguments could be made for any of the first teamers to be the preseason POY selection, but we'll side with Reed, the most important piece for a Cougars team that will be among a short list of state title contenders in 4A. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>First Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 [player_tooltip player_id='956877' first='Kenzie' last='Reed'] (Kennedy): 12.9 points, 3.2 rebounds, 6.7 assists, 1.4 steals, 40.3 3P%, 75.0 FT%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A true pass-first guard who thrives playing in ball screen action, Reed takes outstanding care of the ball, gets his teammates involved, and has turned into a strong three-level scoring threat. He had a breakout game against Waukee Northwest at the state tournament, going for 26 points on 8-13 shooting (5-7 3P).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":1404550,"sizeSlug":"thumbnail","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-thumbnail"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/Colby-Dolphin-crop-2683x1762-1646884913.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/03/Colby-Dolphin-crop-2683x1762-1646884913-150x150.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1404550" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 [player_tooltip player_id='1167718' first='Colby' last='Dolphin'] (Kennedy): 14.0 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.7 steals, 39.7 3P%, 86.2 FT%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dolphin is a hard-nosed guard who really gets after it on the defensive end and embraces contact on the offensive end. He seems to get stronger as the game progresses while his opponent wilts, and he's a really good all-around offensive threat who can get to the rim, facilitate, or knock down jumpers off the dribble or the catch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":1458739,"sizeSlug":"thumbnail","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-thumbnail"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/05/Aidan-Yamilkoski-crop-3226x2118-1652846577.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/05/Aidan-Yamilkoski-crop-3226x2118-1652846577-150x150.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1458739" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 [player_tooltip player_id='1167689' first='Aidan' last='Yamilkoski'] (Xavier): 15.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 37.9 3P%, 78.7 FT%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Yamilkoski has always been a strong three-level scorer, but he has really improved his efficiency over the last few years. He put together a good summer with Martin Brothers and was arguably the best player in the gym at the Prep Hoops Top 250 Expo last Saturday. He's primed for a huge senior year for one of 3A's best teams. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":1290437,"sizeSlug":"thumbnail","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-thumbnail"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/09/47-Simarion-Simmy-Anderson.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/09/47-Simarion-Simmy-Anderson-150x150.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1290437" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2023 [player_tooltip player_id='1288869' first='Si'Marion' last='Anderson'] (Waterloo West): 15.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.4 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anderson enjoyed enjoyed a breakout junior year for the Wahawks, leading the team in scoring and rebounding, while also ranking second in assists. An athletic, slashing guard who can get to the bucket or to his mid-range spots, he has the athleticism and length to defend multiple positions as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":1287433,"sizeSlug":"thumbnail","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-thumbnail"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/09/Joe-Bean-top-250.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/09/Joe-Bean-top-250-150x150.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-1287433" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1171667' first='Joseph' last='Bean'] (Xavier): 13.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.3 steals, 37.1 3P%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A high IQ guard who can control the game on both ends of the floor, Bean is equally adept at scoring or facilitating for the Saints. He led the team in assists last season and was second in scoring. Also a strong on-ball defender who moves his feet well, Bean has firmly established himself as one of the best 2024s in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Second Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 [player_tooltip player_id='1367438' first='Keishaun' last='Pendleton'] (Waterloo West)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1376678' first='Jacob' last='Williams'] (Senior)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1381414' first='Jack' last='McCaffery'] (Iowa City West)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1171687' first='Cyrus' last='Courtney'] (Kennedy)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1376672' first='Jacob' last='Koch'] (Iowa City West)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Honorable Mentions</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2023 [player_tooltip player_id='1367451' first='Josef' last='Lemker'] (Xavier)<br>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1171670' first='Kareem' last='Earl'] (Iowa City West)<br>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1381413' first='Jahlil' last='Manago'] (Waterloo West)<br>2023 [player_tooltip player_id='1239872' first='Hayden' last='Jacobsmeier'] (Senior)<br>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1288851' first='Trevan' last='Krumrei'] (Kennedy)<br>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1381411' first='Jalen' last='Johnson'] (Senior)<br>2023 [player_tooltip player_id='962639' first='Walker' last='Tart'] (Senior)<br>2023 [player_tooltip player_id='1367411' first='Devonta' last='Jackson'] (Senior)<br>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1381404' first='Josh' last='Brauer'] (Senior)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->