Preseason All-Conference Teams: NICL East

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Preseason Player of the Year: </strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1153046' first='Jack' last='Miller'] (Jesup)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There's no doubt which direction we're going with the honor in this division, as Miller as far-and-away the most dynamic player here. </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='1153046' first='Jack' last='Miller'] (Jesup): 26.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.0 steals, 50.8 FG%, 37.6 3P%, 81.2 FT%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An electric three-level scorer who shoots it as well as just about anyone off the dribble, Miller put up huge numbers as a junior and he could average over 30 points a game as a senior. His ability to stop on a dime and elevate into his jumper is extremely difficult to defend at this level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='2398026' first='Conall' last='Sauser'] (Oelwein): 13.0 points, 9.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.2 steals, 50.6 FG%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-3 forward who dominates on the glass on both ends of the floor, Sauser put together a really good sophomore season for the Huskies, a team that should be improved this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1751222' first='Jackson' last='Anderson'] (Union): 18.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A big-time scorer who does a great job getting to his spots, Anderson is capable of dropping 30 on any given night, especially if he's able to improve his jumper a little bit (30% from 3 last season).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1726227' first='Caden' last='Sorensen'] (Union): 15.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.3 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sorensen was one of the most productive freshmen in the state last season, showing the ability to score in bunches or create for his teammates at a high clip. He'll pair with Anderson to give the Knights a great backcourt. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1839807' first='Ryan' last='Treptow'] (Jesup): 11.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.2 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Treptow is a talented 6-2 playmaking guard who allows the J-Hawks to move Miller off the ball on occasion. He's really good on the glass and excels getting into passing lanes and turning defense into offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Second Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 Cale Schissel (Jesup)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Kallen Wilharm (Sumner-Fredericksburg)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Tatum Nuss (Sumner-Fredericksburg)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 Logan Rosauer (Union)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 Jaymison Howard (Sumner-Fredricksburg)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Honorable Mentions</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 Ethan Detemmerman (Oelwein)<br>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2519981' first='Briggs' last='Boehme'] (Wapsie Valley)<br>2024 Garet Kiel (Oelwein)<br>2024 Mason Mullen (Union)<br>2024 Achilles Quigley (Sumner-Fredricksburg)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->