Preseason All-Conference Teams: Upper Iowa

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Preseason Player of the Year: </strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1951832' first='Cael' last='Reichter'] (North Fayette Valley)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The TigerHawks will battle it out with MFL MarMac at the top of the conference this season, and Reichter, who has the ability to dominate games on both ends of the floor, will be the reason why NFV has a chance to compete with the Bulldogs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>First Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1951832' first='Cael' last='Reichter'] (North Fayette Valley): 15.9 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.8 steals, 1.3 blocks</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A versatile 6-5 forward who can score inside and out, dominate the glass, and defend multiple positions, Reichter looks primed to have a massive junior year for the TigerHawks. He's a matchup problem with his mobility and size. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1951831' first='Jordan' last='Cota'] (Kee): 17.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.7 steals, 1.5 blocks</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 6-4 wing who can do a little bit of everything, Cota stuffs the stat sheet on a nightly basis for the Hawks. He led the team in scoring, rebounding, and blocks as a sophomore and is the top returning scorer in the league. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='2221613' first='Carver' last='Blietz-Bentien'] (MFL MarMac): 13.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.8 steals, 53.3 FG%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An active 6-1 combo forward who controls the glass on both ends of the floor, Blietz-Bentien is perhaps a touch undersized for a traditional big, but he has a non-stop motor and is a good athlete. He finishes well around the rim with either hand and is a good defender. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='2397266' first='Dalton' last='Mudderman'] (Kee): 13.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 3.0 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A skilled playmaker who led the Hawks in assists and steals as a sophomore, Mudderman will pair with Cota to give Lansing Kee arguably the best duo in the conference. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='2325439' first='Wyatt' last='Powell'] (MFL MarMac): 9.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 4.4 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A quick 6-1 guard, Powell was ridiculous on the defensive end last season, averaging more than 4 steals a game. He has a knack for jumping passing lanes and turning defense into offense for the Bulldogs, and he's a really good passer who sees the floor well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Second Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Josiah Minikwu (Postville)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 Koby Bohr (Postville)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 Oliver Schmitt (Turkey Valley)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='2511550' first='Parker' last='Kuehl'] (MFL MarMac)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 Caleb Kurtenbach (Turkey Valley)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Honorable Mentions</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 Cade Downing (Postville)<br>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1874773' first='Carson' last='Streeter'] (South Winneshiek)<br>2025 Karsen Strong (Kee)<br>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2520046' first='Braiden' last='Todd'] (South Winneshiek)<br>2024 Kole Hageman (South Winneshiek)<br>2024 Andre Fuentes (North Fayette Valley)<br>2024 Gabe Erickson (Central Elkader)<br>2025 Brock Hackett (MFL MarMac)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->