First Team Player of the Year: Zach Lutmer Zach Lutmer 6'1" | PG Central Lyon | 2023 IA , Central Lyon (2023)Stats: 20.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 2.6 steals, 54.1 FG%, 37.2 3P%, 77.5 FT% The future Iowa football…
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Player of the Year:
Zach Lutmer
Zach
Lutmer
6'1" | PG
Central Lyon | 2023
IA
, Central Lyon (2023)
Stats: 20.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 2.6 steals, 54.1 FG%, 37.2 3P%, 77.5 FT%
The future Iowa football player cemented his legacy at Central Lyon with the school’s first state basketball championship (just months after delivering their first football championship in nearly two decades). A dynamic athlete who impacted the game on both ends of the floor, he’s a tough, physical guard and a leader on the floor. He was a pretty easy selection for the 2A POY honor after winning the state title.
Padraig Gallagher
Padraig
Gallagher
6'5" | SF
Beckman Catholic | 2023
State
IA
, Beckman Catholic (2023)
Stats: 21.8 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.8 steals, 1.5 blocks, 52.1 FG%, 44.1 3P%, 88.0 FT%
Gallagher firmly established himself as one of the best pure scorers in the state over the last few years. A 6-5 wing with a pure stroke, he scored at a highly efficient clip from all three levels, never forces anything, and impacts the game as a playmaker as well, an area of his game that has improved tremendously over the last few years. He’s headed to play his college ball at Division II power Northwest Missouri State.
Owen Larson
Owen
Larson
6'1" | PG
Estherville Lincoln Central | 2024
State
IA
, Estherville Lincoln Central (2024)
Stats: 27.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 2.6 steals, 44.9 FG%, 73.5 FT%
ELC lost a ton of production from last year’s team, and Larson was asked to do everything for the Midgets this season. He delivered in a big way, scoring in bunches, getting his teammates involved, and contributing on the glass. His efficiency numbers don’t stack up to some of the other players on the first few teams, but he was asked to do everything for ELC, and he had to take a ton of tough, contested shots. He’ll head to play his college ball at South Dakota State in two years.
Caden Kirkman
Caden
Kirkman
6'8" | PF
Wilton | 2023
State
IA
, Wilton (2023)
Stats: 27.4 points, 11.2 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.7 steals, 2.4 blocks, 66.2 FG%, 70.3 FT%
Kirkman’s ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor is a major reason why he’s headed to play his college ball at Augustana (SD), and why he has a chance to contribute immediately for the Vikings. A 6-7 forward with outstanding footwork and touch around the rim, he’s also a highly gifted passer with fantastic court vision.
Andrew Austin
Andrew
Austin
6'6" | PF
Central Lyon | 2023
State
IA
, Central Lyon (2023)
Stats: 19.9 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals, 61.9 FG%, 34.1 3P%, 72.3 FT%
Lutmer’s sidekick for the Lions, Austin was outstanding all year, scoring from all three levels at an efficient clip, and using his length, size, and athleticism to control the glass on both ends of the floor.
Second Team
Preston Ries
Preston
Ries
6'1" | SF
Monticello | 2024
State
IA
, Monticello (2024)
Stats: 23.1 points, 10.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.2 steals, 49.1 FG%, 35.8 3P%, 74.8 FT%
While fellow Monticello star
Tate Petersen
Tate
Petersen
6'1" | PG
Monticello | 2023
State
IA
battled a shoulder injury throughout the second half of the season, Ries was able to stay relatively healthy and dominate the game on both ends of the floor, helping lead the Panthers to the state tournament for the fourth straight season. A future Iowa football player with athleticism that is matched by few in the state, he was a dominant force all year.
Jacob Hargens
Jacob
Hargens
6'2" | PG
Sioux Central | 2023
State
IA
, Sioux Central (2023)
Stats: 27.3 points, 10.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.8 steals, 63.3 FG%, 36.2 3P%, 69.9 FT%
One of the most explosive scoring threats in the state, Hargens was dominant for the Rebels, pacing an offense that put up points in bunches. An athletic, physical guard who can get to the rim at will, he’s also a reliable 3-point shooter and playmaker.
Jonovan Wilkinson
Jonovan
Wilkinson
6'2" | SF
Roland-Story | 2024
State
IA
, Roland-Story (2024)
Stats: 16.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 2.2 steals, 47.7 FG%
Wilkinson is a Swiss Army knife, a player who will do a little bit of everything for his team. He’s a reliable ball-handler and decision-maker who sees the floor well. He has an outstanding mid-range game, he’ll contribute on the glass, and he’s a really good defender.
Garrett Hempen
Garrett
Hempen
6'1" | PG
Aplington-Parkersburg | 2023
State
IA
, Aplington-Parkersburg (2023)
Stats: 21.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.3 steals, 51.4 FG%, 46.7 3P%, 87.6 FT%
One of the most efficient shooters in the state, Hempen capped off a stellar career for the Falcons by leading them in scoring and posting 51-47-88 splits in the process. He’s a smart guard who uses his physicality to his advantage, bullying smaller defenders on his way to the bucket.
Zach Driscoll
Zach
Driscoll
6'1" | SG
Decorah | 2025
State
IA
, MFL MarMac (2025)
Stats: 20.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 4.2 steals, 51.5 FG%, 85.4 FT%
A quick guard with outstanding handles, Driscoll uses that speed to keep defenders off balance and get to the rim for finishes. He has been incredibly productive throughout his first two high school seasons for the Bulldogs, and just keeps adding more to his game every time we see him.
Third Team
Tate Petersen
Tate
Petersen
6'1" | PG
Monticello | 2023
State
IA
, Monticello (2023)
Stats: 17.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 2.1 steals, 81.3 FT%
Holden Arnaman
Holden
Arnaman
6'3" | PG
West Branch | 2024
State
IA
, West Branch (2024)
Stats: 21.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 1.3 steals, 47.0 FG%, 42.0 3P%
Kaden Van Regenmorter
Kaden
Van Regenmorter
6'3" | SF
Hull, Western Christian | 2025
State
IA
, Western Christian (2025)
Stats: 13.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.3 steals, 55.1 FG%, 74.0 FT%
Reece Vander Zee
Reece
Vander Zee
6'5" | SF
Central Lyon | 2024
State
IA
, Central Lyon (2024)
Stats: 17.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.2 steals, 61.8 FG%, 48.1 3P%
Gavin Thomas
Gavin
Thomas
6'0" | SG
Aplington-Parkersburg | 2024
State
IA
, Aplington-Parkersburg (2024)
Stats: 15.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.5 steals, 50.2 FG%, 46.2 3P%, 81.2 FT%
Fourth Team
Camden Davis
Camden
Davis
6'2" | SF
Hudson | 2024
State
IA
, Hudson (2024)
Drew Chance
Drew
Chance
6'2" | PF
Albia | 2023
State
IA
, Albia (2023)
Jack Miller
Jack
Miller
6'1" | PG
Jesup | 2024
State
IA
, Jesup (2024)
Carter Boettcher
Carter
Boettcher
6'1" | PG
Sioux Central | 2023
State
IA
, Sioux Central (2023)
Brooks Moore
Brooks
Moore
6'5" | SF
Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont | 2024
State
IA
, Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont (2024)
Honorable mentions:
Devan Van Wyhe
Devan
Van Wyhe
6'0" | SG
West Lyon | 2023
State
IA
(West Lyon, 2023);
Zane Witt
Zane
Witt
6'8" | PF
Camanche | 2023
State
IA
(Camanche, 2023);
Landon Craven
Landon
Craven
6'1" | SG
Des Moines Christian | 2024
State
IA
(Des Moines Christian, 2024);
Kyle Sternberg
Kyle
Sternberg
6'4" | SG
AHSTW | 2023
State
IA
(AHSTW, 2023);
Brayden Lund
Brayden
Lund
6'4" | SF
AHSTW | 2023
State
IA
(AHSTW, 2023);
Dayson Leerhoff
Dayson
Leerhoff
6'5" | PF
Pleasantville Highschool | 2024
State
IA
(Pleasantville, 2024);
Ty Northup
Ty
Northup
6'2" | SF
Louisa-Muscatine | 2024
State
IA
(Louisa-Muscatine, 2024);
Mason Smith
Mason
Smith
5'7" | PG
Chariton | 2024
State
IA
(Chariton, 2024);
Jackson Lieurance
Jackson
Lieurance
6'1" | SG
Cascade | 2025
State
IA
(Cascade, 2025);
Lance Helming
Lance
Helming
6'5" | PF
Lake Mills | 2024
State
IA
(Lake Mills, 2024);
Brady Martin
Brady
Martin
6'0" | PG
West Burlington | 2024
State
IA
(West Burlington, 2024);
Jalen Kirkpatrick
Jalen
Kirkpatrick
6'6" | SF
Grundy Center | 2025
State
IA
(Grundy Center, 2025);
Braydon Osborn
Braydon
Osborn
6'3" | SG
Alburnett | 2024
State
IA
(Alburnett, 2024);
Jordan Caton
Jordan
Caton
5'9" | PG
Alburnett | 2024
State
IA
(Alburnett, 2024);
Tate Van Regenmorter
Tate
Van Regenmorter
6'5" | PF
Western Christian | 2023
State
IA
(Western Christian, 2023);
Isaiah Naylor
Isaiah
Naylor
6'0" | SG
Roland-Story | 2023
State
IA
(Roland-Story, 2023);
Luke Patton
Luke
Patton
6'5" | PF
Roland-Story | 2023
State
IA
(Roland-Story, 2023)