First Team Sophomore of the Year: Davis Kern Davis Kern 6'8" | PF Linn-Mar | 2025 State IA (Linn-Mar)Stats: 19.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.9 blocks, 53.4 FG%, 41.6 3P%, 84.5 FT% There are a number of viable candidates for this…
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Sophomore of the Year:
Davis Kern
Davis
Kern
6'8" | PF
Linn-Mar | 2025
State
IA
(Linn-Mar)
Stats: 19.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.9 blocks, 53.4 FG%, 41.6 3P%, 84.5 FT%
There are a number of viable candidates for this honor, but we’ll side with Kern, who was exceptional for the Lions on both ends of the floor. A modern big man who can score around the bucket with either hand and a variety of post moves, he can also stretch the floor with a smooth jumper and protect the painted area defensively.
Toryn Severson
Toryn
Severson
6'4" | SG
Madrid | 2025
State
IA
(Madrid)
Stats: 20.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.1 steals, 1.6 blocks, 49.5 FG%, 35.7 3P%, 87.3 FT%
Severson has been fantastic for the Tigers in his first two years, helping lead them to their first state tournament this year. A long, rangy 6-3 wing who can score from all three levels, he’s the focal point of the Madrid attack and still producing at a high level.
Zach Driscoll
Zach
Driscoll
6'1" | SG
Decorah | 2025
State
IA
(MFL MarMac)
Stats: 20.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 4.2 steals, 51.5 FG%, 85.4 FT%
A quick guard who can create shots for himself and his teammates in bunches, Driscoll is a smart player who understands angles and how to get to his spots. He’s a great finisher around the rim, has an excellent mid-range game, and is a menace on the defensive end.
Curtis Stinson Jr
Curtis
Stinson Jr
6'4" | PG
Valley | 2025
State
IA
. (Valley)
Stats: 13.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.3 steals, 41.9 FG%, 34.6 3P%, 73.3 FT%
Stinson helped lead the Tigers to the 4A state championship, using his size, athleticism, and physicality to control games on both ends of the floor. He’s a smart guard who can defend multiple positions, gets others involved, and get to the rim.
Jack McCaffery
Jack
McCaffery
6'8" | SF
Iowa City West | 2025
State
IA
(Iowa City West)
Stats: 16.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 3.9 blocks, 43.4 FG%, 35.9 3P%
A 6-8 combo forward who can score inside and out, McCaffery took a major jump this season on both ends of the floor. He’s a good help defender with outstanding length and good timing as a shot blocker, and he’s able to score in a variety of ways.
Second Team
Jackson Lieurance
Jackson
Lieurance
6'1" | SG
Cascade | 2025
State
IA
(Cascade)
Stats: 18.1 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 2.4 steals, 48.6 FG%, 40.7 3P%, 81.9 FT%
A pure scorer with a quick release off the catch, Lieurance had a number of huge scoring games for the Cougars as a sophomore, leading the team in scoring. He’s improving as a ball handler and shot creator, which will only continue to make him a more dangerous offensive weapon.
Jalen Kirkpatrick
Jalen
Kirkpatrick
6'6" | SF
Grundy Center | 2025
State
IA
(Grundy Center)
Stats: 16.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.2 steals, 49.0 FG%, 41.2 3P%
A long, rangy wing who is the standout on a young, talented Grundy Center team, Kirkpatrick has a smooth stroke, can create off the dribble, and has the size, length, and athleticism to defend multiple positions.
Luke Wieskamp
Luke
Wieskamp
6'5" | SF
Muscatine | 2025
State
IA
(Muscatine)
Stats: 16.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.2 blocks, 75.8 FT%
The younger brother of former Iowa standout Joe Wieskamp, Luke came into his own this season for the Muskies, putting up some big scoring games in the defensive-minded MAC.
Bode Goodman
Bode
Goodman
6'1"
Southeast Polk | 2025
IA
(Southeast Polk)
Stats: 15.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 2.7 steals
Goodman led the Rams in scoring in the loaded CIML. He has the ability to score from all three levels, using his shooting to open up the rest of his offensive arsenal.
Ben Helmers
Ben
Helmers
6'4" | PG
Algona | 2025
State
IA
(Algona)
Stats: 18.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 2.1 steals, 1.3 blocks, 53.5 FG%, 37.6 3P%
A shifty guard who can get to the bucket seemingly at will, Helmers led Algona to the state tournament and makes a major impact on both ends of the floor. He’s extremely efficient, doesn’t force anything, and is a good athlete who can defend well on the perimeter.
Third Team
Mason Bechen
Mason
Bechen
6'1" | PG
North Linn | 2025
State
IA
(North Linn)
Stats: 14.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 2.0 steals, 51.5 FG%, 47.0 3P%, 81.4 FT%
Ryan Watters
Ryan
Watters
6'6" | PF
Central DeWitt | 2025
State
IA
(Central DeWitt)
Stats: 14.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 52.9 FG%
Thomas Meyer
Thomas
Meyer
6'4" | SF
Clear Lake | 2025
State
IA
(Clear Lake)
Stats: 14.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.2 steals, 71.4 FG%
Kaden Van Regenmorter
Kaden
Van Regenmorter
6'3" | SF
Hull, Western Christian | 2025
State
IA
(Western Christian)
Stats: 13.4 points, 5.3 rebounds 4.0 assists, 1.3 steals, 55.1 FG%, 74.0 FT%
Collin Homan
Collin
Homan
6'5" | PF
Remsen, St. Mary's | 2025
State
IA
(Remsen, St. Mary’s)
Stats: 14.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, 61.7 FG%, 71.5 FT%
Fourth Team
Caleb Haack (Iowa Valley)
Xzavion Robinson
Xzavion
Robinson
6'1" | PG
Valley | 2025
State
IA
(Valley)
Anthony Galvin
Anthony
Galvin
5'11" | PG
Cedar Falls | 2025
State
IA
(Cedar Falls)
Hakeal Powell
Hakeal
Powell
5'11" | SG
Prince Of Peace | 2025
State
IA
(Prince of Peace)
Mason Watkins
Mason
Watkins
6'0" | PG
West Burlington | 2025
State
IA
(West Burlington)
Honorable mentions:
Dylan Stecker
Dylan
Stecker
6'4" | SF
Spirit Lake | 2025
State
IA
(Spirit Lake); Jordan Cota (Kee); Brody Muenchrath (Westwood);
Madden Uhlenhopp
Madden
Uhlenhopp
6'1" | SG
Osage | 2025
State
IA
(Osage);
Kiki Deng
Kiki
Deng
6'4" | SG
Valley | 2025
State
IA
(Valley);
Luke Hellige
Luke
Hellige
6'5" | SG
Holy Trinity Catholic | 2025
State
IA
(Holy Trinity); Braedon Godfread (Sidney);
Gavin Kramer
Gavin
Kramer
6'1" | PG
Northeast | 2025
State
IA
(Northeast);
Matthew Klostermann
Matthew
Klostermann
5'10" | PG
Central City | 2025
State
IA
(Central City); Braeden Bosma (Unity Christian); Elliot Carlson (Humboldt);
Dylan Marquart
Dylan
Marquart
6'1" | SG
Dunkerton | 2025
State
IA
(Dunkerton); Carter Gruver (Woodbine);
Brenton Hoard
Brenton
Hoard
6'1" | SG
Keokuk | 2025
State
IA
(Keokuk); Trae Brown (Ottumwa);
Reed Strohmeyer
Reed
Strohmeyer
6'2" | SG
Hempstead | 2025
State
IA
(Hempstead); Gabe Funk (Lenox);
Emiliano Barrantes
Emiliano
Barrantes
6'9" | PF
Grand View Christian | 2025
State
IA
(Grand View Christian);
Damyen Jackson
Damyen
Jackson
6'0" | PG
Assumption | 2025
State
IA
(Assumption);
Jalen Richardson
Jalen
Richardson
6'4" | SF
Johnston | 2025
State
IA
(Johnston);
Trevin Jirak
Trevin
Jirak
6'8" | C
Valley | 2025
State
IA
(Valley)