Preseason All-Conference Teams: Top of Iowa East

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Preseason Player of the Year:</strong> 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1436503' first='Colby' last='Eskildsen'] (Northwood-Kensett)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Osage is probably the team to beat in the league, but Eskildsen is the most talented player with his combination of size, athleticism, length, and skill on both ends of the floor.</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='1436503' first='Colby' last='Eskildsen'] (Northwood-Kensett): 20.6 points, 12.3 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 2.4 steals, 2.3 blocks</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eskildsen stuffs the stat sheet at 6-6/6-7, a big combo forward with a unique skill set that allows him to dominate games on both ends of the floor. He can score inside and out, is a really good passer, and uses his size to impact the game defensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1765543' first='Quinn' last='Street'] (Osage): 16.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 2.4 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Street was really good offensively as a sophomore for Osage, leading the team in scoring and assists, and he showed a penchant for thievery on the defensive end as well, leading the team in steals. He's a quick guard who uses his speed and ball-handling to play downhill and put pressure on opposing defenses. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1587315' first='Kooper' last='Julseth'] (Northwood-Kensett): 15.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 3.0 steals, 1.0 blocks</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another wing with good size and length for the Vikings, Julseth uses his length effectively on the defensive end, getting into passing lanes and contesting shots well. He is capable of stepping out and stretching the floor, but is certainly at his best when he's using his size to play bully ball against smaller defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1759935' first='Madden' last='Uhlenhopp'] (Osage): 16.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.3 steals, 50.7 FG%, 38.5 3P%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Uhlenhopp pairs with Street to give the Green Devils the best one-two punch in the backcourt in the division. He's a good 3-point shooter who moves well without the ball in his hands, can create off the dribble, and is an active defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2420788' first='Westley' last='Cole'] (Newman Catholic): 13.4 points, 3.9 rebounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cole was impressive as a freshman for the Knights, leading the team in scoring and contributing as a rebounder and secondary playmaker. He's a good perimeter shooter, knocking down 36.7% of his 3-point attempts last season, and he could emerge as one of the league's best players as a sophomore. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Second Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Carter Anderson (Northwood-Kensett)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2235353' first='Matthew' last='Malven'] (Nashua-Plainfield)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Charles Bayim (Rockford)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2731860' first='Jase' last='Hansen'] (Nashua-Plainfield)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2420772' first='Thomas' last='McGuire'] (Newman Catholic)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Honorable Mentions</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Evan Lorenzen (Northwood-Kensett)<br>2025 Maddox Cockrum (Osage)<br>2025 Cal McGuire (Newman Catholic)<br>2026 Ryan Austin (North Butler)<br>2026 Colin Bleile (Newman Catholic)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->