Preseason All-Conference Teams: Little Hawkeye

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Preseason Player of the Year:</strong> 2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1171661' first='Redek' last='Born'] (Norwalk)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After leading the Warriors to the LHC title and a 4A state tournament berth last season, Born is a pretty easy selection here. The future Northern Iowa guard is coming off a dominant and efficient junior season and should be even better as a senior.</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='1171661' first='Redek' last='Born'] (Norwalk): 18.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.5 steals, 50.5 FG%, 40.4 3P%, 84.4 FT%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A versatile and efficient three-level scorer, Born was fantastic last year for the Warriors as both a scorer and playmaker, dishing out nearly 5 assists a game in addition to his 51-40-84 shooting splits and strong play on the defensive end of the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1423351' first='Tysen' last='Devries'] (Pella Christian): 12.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.1 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pound-for-pound, DeVries might be the toughest player in the state, regardless of class. He puts constant pressure on opposing teams on both ends of the floor with his combination of speed, toughness, and IQ, and he'll be the focal point once again for an Eagles team that we have ranked #1 to open the year in Class 2A.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1376674' first='Calix' last='Cahill'] (Dallas Center-Grimes): 11.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 55.2 FG%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cahill is an explosive, bouncy athlete who is coming off a fantastic summer in which he showed increased confidence in his ability to handle the ball, something that will not only be beneficial for his long-term development, but will add another wrinkle to the attack for the Mustangs. He finishes above the rim with authority, pounds the glass, and has good touch around the bucket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1171672' first='Luke' last='Hardman'] (Pella): 13.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hardman missed about half the season for the Dutch last year, but was the team's leading scorer when he was on the floor. He's a 6-2 wing who can get to the rim or bury jumpers from anywhere. If he's able to stay healthy, the Dutch could be a much improved team this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1171684' first='Jonathan' last='Howard'] (Dallas Center-Grimes): 11.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 44.7 3P%, 87.2 FT%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A sharpshooting off-ball guard, Howard has established himself as one of the best pure shooters in the state. He has a quick release off the catch and is constantly moving without the ball in his hands. Like Cahill, he showed increased confidence in his playmaking and ability to shoot it off the dribble, which will make him more dangerous as a senior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Second Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1765539' first='Max' last='Roach'] (Oskaloosa)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1872424' first='Dane' last='Geetings'] (Pella Christian)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1476940' first='Aidan' last='Harder'] (Norwalk)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1261860' first='Aidan' last='Scholes'] (Oskaloosa)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1476975' first='Jackson' last='Green'] (Dallas Center-Grimes)</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='1759907' first='Tate' last='Perrin'] (Dallas Center-Grimes)<br>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1178729' first='Jaden' last='Jones'] (Dallas Center-Grimes)<br>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1171673' first='Romon' last='Hugan'] (Pella)<br>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='2325478' first='Josiah' last='Vos'] (Pella Christian)<br>2024 Kaden Kruid (Pella Christian)<br>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='2398044' first='Brayden' last='Traetow'] (Pella)<br>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='2377407' first='Isaiah' last='Breems'] (Pella Christian)<br>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1587373' first='Cameron' last='Thomas'] (Norwalk)<br>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2413561' first='Austin' last='Schulte'] (Pella)<br>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2120763' first='Jack' last='McGuire'] (Pella)<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->