Preseason All-Conference Teams: MVC Mississippi
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Preseason Player of the Year: 2025 Davis Kern Davis Kern 6'8" | PF Linn-Mar | 2025 State #244 Nation IA (Linn-Mar) The multi-dimensional stretch forward from Linn-Mar edges out a few strong candidates from Cedar Falls for this honor because…
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Continue ReadingPreseason Player of the Year: 2025 Davis Kern Davis Kern 6'8" | PF Linn-Mar | 2025 State #244 Nation IA (Linn-Mar)
The multi-dimensional stretch forward from Linn-Mar edges out a few strong candidates from Cedar Falls for this honor because of his ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor at an extremely high level. There is a lot of talent in this division and it should be a fun race to watch unfold throughout the winter.
First Team
2025 Davis Kern Davis Kern 6'8" | PF Linn-Mar | 2025 State #244 Nation IA (Linn-Mar): 19.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.9 blocks, 53.4 FG%, 41.6 3P%, 84.5 FT%
A 6-8 forward who can score inside and out with remarkable efficiency, Kern was one of the best players in the state throughout the summer with Martin Brothers , showing a bit of a mean streak that will make him even more dangerous as an offensive weapon and rim protector as a junior.
2025 Anthony Galvin Anthony Galvin 6'0" | PG Cedar Falls | 2025 State IA (Cedar Falls): 13.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.5 steals, 42.4 3P%, 81.2 FT%
Galvin was really good as a sophomore for the Tigers, and following the graduation of Dallas Bear, he’ll be tasked with becoming an even bigger scoring threat from the perimeter. He’s one of the best shooters in the state off the dribble and should have a great junior year for a Tigers team that is the best in the division.
2024 Cade Courbat Cade Courbat 6'8" | PF Cedar Falls | 2024 State IA (Cedar Falls): 12.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 2.6 blocks, 53.8 FG%
There are few better two-way players in the state than Courbat, an athletic, bouncy 6-8 forward who protects the painted area at an extremely high level. He has really improved as an offensive threat as well, showing more confidence in his ability to create for himself off the dribble.
2024 Gage Kampman Gage Kampman 6'7" | PF Iowa City Liberty | 2024 State IA (Liberty): 7.1 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 2.2 blocks, 51.5 FG%
Kampman is a fantastic defensive player who covers a ton of ground and provides versatility on that end of the floor for the Lightning. During his summer with the Barnstormers, he showed improved footwork and touch around the rim as well. He should average close to a double-double this season while also providing great rim protection.
2024 Kanyon Bryte Kanyon Bryte 6'8" | C Western Dubuque | 2024 State IA (Western Dubuque): 13.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.4 blocks, 53.7 FG%
The Bobcats lost quite a bit to graduation, but Bryte, a versatile 6-6 forward, had a really good summer with Iowa Prep and was arguably the best player in the gym at our Top 250 Expo last weekend. He rebounds well, finishes at the rim, and is improving as a floor stretcher.
Second Team
2025 Payson Nietert Payson Nietert 6'6" | SF Linn-Mar | 2025 State IA (Linn-Mar)
2026 William Gerdes William Gerdes 6'8" | PF Cedar Falls | 2026 State IA (Cedar Falls)
2024 Trey Hughes Trey Hughes 6'2" | SG Liberty | 2024 State IA (Liberty)
2024 Reid Burkle Reid Burkle 6'5" | PF Prairie | 2024 State IA (Prairie)
2026 Samuel Mbingazo Samuel Mbingazo 6'10" | C Alemany | 2026 State CA-S (City)
Honorable Mentions
2024
Jake Peters
Jake
Peters
6'4" | PF
Cedar Falls | 2024
State
IA
(Cedar Falls)
2024
Aiden Heth
Aiden
Heth
5'9" | PG
Cedar Falls | 2024
State
IA
(Cedar Falls)
2024 Nolan McDonald (City)
2025
Trey Wright
Trey
Wright
5'11" | PG
Linn-Mar | 2025
State
IA
(City)
2024
Cooper Webb
Cooper
Webb
6'7" | SF
Iowa City Liberty | 2024
State
IA
(Liberty)
2025
Maddoc Coapstick
Maddoc
Coapstick
5'10" | PG
Liberty | 2025
State
IA
(Liberty)
2025
Mason Matson
Mason
Matson
6'1" | PG
Linn Mar | 2025
State
IA
(Linn-Mar)
2024 Owen Havlik (Linn-Mar)
2024
Matthew Darbouze
Matthew
Darbouze
6'4" | SF
Linn-Mar | 2024
State
IA
(Linn-Mar)
2024 Kwaevon China (Cedar Rapids Washington)
2025
Ethan Meyer
Ethan
Meyer
6'6" | PF
Wahlert Catholic | 2025
State
IA
(Wahlert)