Iowa All-Freshman Team
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First Team Freshman of the Year: Jude Gibson Jude Gibson 6'0" | PG Ballard | 2026 State IA (Ballard)Stats: 15.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 2.6 steals, 43.9 FG%, 72.4 FT% There were a number of highly productive freshmen around…
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Freshman of the Year:
Jude Gibson
Jude
Gibson
6'0" | PG
Ballard | 2026
State
IA
(Ballard)
Stats: 15.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 2.6 steals, 43.9 FG%, 72.4 FT%
There were a number of highly productive freshmen around the state this year. Still, we’ll give the FOY nod to Gibson, when considering the level of competition he played against, being asked to be the primary ball handler and playmaker from the jump, and producing at a high level on both ends of the floor. A quick, high IQ guard who can get to the rim, has a solid mid-range game and is a fantastic passer, Gibson looks like a future All-State player in 3A.
Cal Heydon
Cal
Heydon
6'4" | SF
Coon Rapids-Bayard | 2026
State
IA
(Coon Rapids-Bayard)
Stats: 20.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.5 steals, 48.6 FG%, 81.2 FT%
The leading freshman scorer in the state, Heydon is a big wing at 6-4 who showed that he can score from all three levels at a fairly efficient clip. He sees the floor well and is a willing passer, and he uses his length effectively on the defensive end.
Jayden McGregory
Jayden
McGregory
6'1" | PG
Valley | 2026
State
IA
(Des Moines North)
Stats: 14.9 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.1 steals, 45.5 FG%
McGregory is one of the best athletes in the 2026 class, and also a standout football player who will likely end up with Division I offers on the gridiron down the line. He uses that athleticism and his long frame to make a major impact on the hardwood as well.
Tevin Schultz
Tevin
Schultz
6'7" | PF
Dubuque Senior | 2026
State
IA
(Senior)
Stats: 10.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 58.6 FG%
A 6-7 big man with great hands, footwork, and touch around the rim, Schultz will be in contention for the #1 spot in the class when rankings are put together later in the spring. He was a major contributor for a Rams team that was among the best in 4A all season.
Caden Sorensen
Caden
Sorensen
5'9" | PG
Union | 2026
State
IA
(Union)
Stats: 15.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.3 steals, 43.0 FG%, 78.8 FT%
Sorensen had some huge scoring games for the Knights as a freshman, helping lead them on a deep postseason run. A playmaking guard who can create shots for himself or his teammates, he’ll be the focal point of a Union program that seems to be trending in the right direction.
Second Team
Brady Boulton
Brady
Boulton
5'8" | PG
Montezuma | 2026
State
IA
(Montezuma)
Stats: 14.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 3.0 steals, 45.6 FG%, 39.2 3P%, 80.0 FT%
Boulton led the Braves in scoring for the majority of the season. He’s a small guard, but he understands how to create space to get his shot off with good footwork, and he finishes fairly well around the rim despite his smaller stature. He was a menace at the top of their zone, using his speed to jump passing lanes to turn defense into offense.
Quinn Street
Quinn
Street
5'11" | PG
Osage | 2026
State
IA
(Osage)
Stats: 14.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.7 steals, 41.9 FG%, 36.1 3P%
Street was a huge contributor for a Green Devils team that won 18 games, finishing second in scoring and leading the team in assists and steals. A smart guard who can score from all three levels, he did a great job getting his teammates involved while limiting turnovers.
Jaidyn Coon
Jaidyn
Coon
6'6" | SF
Storm Lake | 2026
State
IA
(Storm Lake)
Stats: 13.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.1 blocks, 52.7 FG%, 80.0 FT%
Coon is a fantastic athlete who uses his size, length, and athleticism to control games on both ends of the floor. At 6-4, he can score around the rim efficiently, stretch the floor, and control the glass.
Noah Conley
Noah
Conley
5'11" | PG
Heelan | 2026
State
IA
(Sioux City North)
Stats: 10.1 points, 1.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.5 steals, 42.9 FG%, 35.2 3P%
A quick, smart lead guard who impacts the game on both ends of the floor with his speed, Conley had some huge games for the Stars as a freshman, both as a scorer and a defender.
Brock Badding
Brock
Badding
6'1" | SG
Kuemper Catholic | 2026
State
IA
(Kuemper Catholic)
Stats: 8.4 points, 1.7 rebounds, 41.1 FG%, 37.8 3P%
A knockdown shooter who was a key role player for a Knights team that qualified for the 2A state tournament, Badding has unlimited range and a quick release off the catch.
Third Team
Sam Mbingazo
Sam
Mbingazo
6'10" | C
Ballard | 2025
CA-N
(City)
Stats: 7.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.2 blocks
Julian Manson
Julian
Manson
6'3" | SF
Iowa City West | 2026
State
IA
(Iowa City West)
Stats: 8.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.1 steals, 53.1 FG%
Holden Roberts
Holden
Roberts
5'10" | SG
Twin Cedars | 2026
State
IA
(Twin Cedars)
Stats: 13.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.9 steals
Carter Kleinwolterink
Carter
Kleinwolterink
6'0" | PG
Boyden-Hull | 2026
State
IA
(Boyden-Hull)
Stats: 13.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.1 steals, 34.5 3P%, 75.4 FT%
Dylan Bosma
Dylan
Bosma
6'1" | PG
Unity Christian | 2026
State
IA
(Unity Christian)
Stats: 12.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.8 steals, 46.7 FG%, 42.5 3P%, 81.0 FT%
Fourth Team
Cameron Boyd
Cameron
Boyd
6'1" | SG
Storm Lake | 2026
State
IA
(Storm Lake)
Ben Ramsey
Ben
Ramsey
6'0" | PG
IKM-Manning | 2026
State
IA
(IKM-Manning)
Cael Hogan
Cael
Hogan
5'8" | PG
Southwest Valley | 2026
State
IA
(Southwest Valley)
Nicolas Ballenger
Nicolas
Ballenger
6'0" | SG
St. Albert | 2026
State
IA
(St. Albert)
Ryan Clair
Ryan
Clair
6'4" | PF
East Sac County | 2026
State
IA
(East Sac County)
Honorable mentions: Brayson Mulder Brayson Mulder 6'3" | SF MMCRU | 2026 State IA (MMCRU); Carter Schwab Carter Schwab 6'2" | PG Bishop Garrigan | 2026 State IA (Bishop Garrigan); Max Roach Max Roach 5'9" | PG Oskaloosa | 2026 State IA (Oskaloosa); Coy Lewis (Cherokee); Carson Streeter (South Winneshiek); John Nelson John Nelson 6'4" | PF Nevada | 2026 State IA (Nevada); Max Griffin Max Griffin 6'2" | PG Mediapolis | 2026 State IA (Mediapolis); Cameron Casel Cameron Casel 5'10" | PG Bellevue | 2026 State IA (Bellevue); Jaxon Clark (Keokuk); Conley Schauf Conley Schauf 6'1" | SF Monticello | 2026 State IA (Monticello)