Preseason All-Conference Teams: Top of Iowa West

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Preseason Player of the Year: </strong>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='1781875' first='Carter' last='Schwab'] (Bishop Garrigan)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bishop Garrigan looks like a pretty overwhelming favorite in the division heading into this season, and the Golden Bears have three great options for this honor. Schwab was second on the team in scoring and led the team in assists and steals last season. His ability to get his teammates involved sets the tone for the Golden Bears.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>First Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2243086' first='Michael' last='Joyce'] (Bishop Garrigan): 14.6 points, 2.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.7 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The leading scorer for the Golden Bears last season, Joyce is a skilled wing with good size and length that he uses to impact the game on both ends of the floor. He can create quality looks for his teammates as well as attack the rim and get his own shot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='1781875' first='Carter' last='Schwab'] (Bishop Garrigan): 14.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 2.1 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A big, physical guard with great vision, Schwab is able to see over the defense, take smaller defenders onto the block and score, and he's an intelligent defender who rotates well and provides some versatility on that end of the floor with his speed and strength.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2731752' first='Amaury' last='Thomas'] (Bishop Garrigan): 13.4 points, 9.5 rebounds (4.6 offensive), 1.4 steals, 64.7 FG%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A bouncy forward with a nose for the ball, Thomas is a dominant force on the glass on both ends of the floor. He's a relentless rebounder with a non-stop motor, and a highly efficient finisher around the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2886896' first='Khael' last='Jones'] (North Union): 16.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 3.1 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones had a breakout junior year for the Warriors, showcasing his ability to stuff the stat sheet in a number of different ways. He's a quick, intelligent guard who can play downhill and get to the bucket or find open teammates. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2754716' first='Brody' last='Heifner'] (Belmond-Klemme): 15.2 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 2.4 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Heifner will pair with [player_tooltip player_id='2754720' first='Kysen' last='Lamb'] to give the Broncos a dynamic one-two punch in the backcourt. He's a tough, physical guard who can play downhill and get to the bucket, and he's a force on the glass from his perimeter spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Second Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2754720' first='Kysen' last='Lamb'] (Belmond-Klemme)<br>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2731844' first='Nash' last='Delger'] (Lake Mills)<br>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2388492' first='Holden' last='Reynolds'] (Forest City)<br>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2387213' first='Cooper' last='Blaser'] (Forest City)<br>2028 [player_tooltip player_id='2274770' first='Rockwell' last='Hughes'] (North Iowa)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Honorable Mentions</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2865242' first='Adrian' last='Whipple'] (Eagle Grove)<br>2027 Coen Witte (West Hancock)<br>2027 Greyson Colegrove (North Union)<br>2027 Nathan Bixwel (West Hancock)<br>2026 Drew Henderson (North Union)<br>2028 [player_tooltip player_id='2523918' first='Preston' last='Davison'] (Garner-Hayfield-Ventura)<br>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2845971' first='Lucas' last='Helgeland'] (Lake Mills)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->