Preseason All-Conference Teams: Iowa Star South

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Preseason Player of the Year: </strong>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1460951' first='Eli' last='Dee'] (Baxter)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is one of the easiest choices of any conference or division in the state. Dee is one of the top returning scorers in the state, regardless of class and will be the focal point of the Bolts, who should be considered the team to beat in the division. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>First Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1460951' first='Eli' last='Dee'] (Baxter): 29.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.7 steals, 52.5 FG%, 41.3 3P%, 88.7 FT%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the state's elite shooters, Dee has steadily improved as a playmaker and shot creator off the dribble over the last few years and turned himself into an elite all-around scorer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 Paden Myers (Collins-Maxwell): 17.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.7 steals, 1.0 blocks</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A talented 6-1 wing scorer, Myers can score from all three levels and control the game on both ends of the floor. He provides some real versatility on the defensive end with his combination of length and quickness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2887863' first='Kayler' last='Morris'] (North Tama): 16.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.7 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 5-11 guard who impacts the game on both ends of the floor, Morris averaged nearly three steals a game last season for the Red Hawks in addition to leading the team in scoring. His speed is a major asset on both ends of the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 Rider Kupka (GMG): 15.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.7 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kupka is a talented scorer and playmaker who led the Wolverines in scoring and was second in assists and steals last season. Two double-figure scorers from last year's team graduated, so he'll have even more opportunity with the ball in his hands this winter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 Brayton Cibula (North Tama): 10.5 points, 9.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cibula is a 6-3 forward who can dominate the glass on both ends of the floor, averaging 3.4 offensive rebounds a game as a sophomore. He could average a double-double as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Second Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 Jonas Buchanan (GMG)<br>2026 Cooper Wierson (Collins-Maxwell)<br>2026 Wyatt Gould (BCLUW)<br>2026 Aiden Frank (BCLUW)<br>2027 Gerald Sanache (Meskwaki Settlement)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Honorable Mentions</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2028 Jarvis Bear (Meskwaki Settlement)<br>2026 Jack Angell (Colo-Nesco)<br>2027 Sevastian Scabbyrobe (Meskwaki Settlement)<br>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2766434' first='Daniel' last='Zoske'] (BCLUW)<br>2026 Brady Handsaker (Colo-Nesco)<br>2027 Ethan Klemesrud (GMG)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->