Preseason All-Conference Teams: Heart of Iowa

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Preseason Player of the Year:</strong> 2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1171681' first='Jonovan' last='Wilkinson'] (Roland-Story)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Roland-Story lost a significant chunk of last year's roster, but brings back arguably their most important player in Wilkinson, a versatile two-way player who is among the best defenders in 2A in addition to being a high-level scoring threat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>First Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1171681' first='Jonovan' last='Wilkinson'] (Roland-Story): 16.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 2.2 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A big, physical wing who can really shoot it, especially from the mid-range, Wilkinson will be asked to do even more as both a scorer and playmaker as a senior for the Norsemen. A versatile defender who stuffs the stat sheet, he's the best player on a R-S team that will battle Nevada for league supremacy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1751185' first='Jacob' last='Khounsourath'] (Nevada): 18.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.4 blocks, 37.7 3P%, 81.0 FT%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An athletic 6-1 guard who stuffs the stat sheet, Khounsourath provides the Cubs with lots of versatility on the defensive end of the floor with his ability to move his feet and contest shots. He's a three-level scorer and skilled playmaker. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1751230' first='Jacob' last='Wendt'] (PCM): 13.7 points, 10.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.1 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A physical 6-2 forward with good hands and quick feet, Wendt averaged a double-double as a junior and will be even better as a senior. He's a good passer who sees the floor well and can initiate the offense from the post. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1945655' first='Cade' last='Boten'] (Saydel): 15.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.0 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-1 scoring guard, Boten pairs with [player_tooltip player_id='1945658' first='Shyne' last='Lo'] to give the Eagles a really strong one-two punch in the backcourt. He's a good perimeter shooter who can create for himself and his teammates, and is a reliable secondary ball-handler and playmaker. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 Gavin VanGorp (PCM): 13.1 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 2.1 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-1 wing who is at his best when he's playing downhill and attacking the rim, VanGorp is not only a good scoring threat, but is also a strong defender who does a great job getting into passing lanes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Second Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1288880' first='Boaz' last='Clark'] (Roland-Story)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 Brandon Mahler (Perry)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='2721697' first='Geren' last='Kenney'] (Perry)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 Ryland Ubben (South Hamilton)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1945658' first='Shyne' last='Lo'] (Saydel)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Honorable Mentions</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='2721707' first='Owen' last='Myers'] (Perry)<br>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1758643' first='Alec' last='Higgins'] (Nevada)<br>2024 Drake Levan (Perry)<br>2024 Gabe Ebersole (Greene County)<br>2025 Easton Gray (Nevada)<br>2024 Reece Ricke (South Hamilton)<br>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1765535' first='John' last='Nelson'] (Nevada)<br>2024 Owen Siegert (West Marshall)<br>2024 Brynley Ruzicka (Greene County)<br>2025 AJ Ollin (Saydel)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->