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<p><strong>Preseason Player of the Year: </strong>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2906418' first='Mason' last='Camden'] (East Mills)</p>
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<p>Far-and-away the leading returning scorer in the conference, Camden is one of the most explosive scoring threats in the state. He can shoot it from deep, create off the bounce, and is a menace on the defensive end as well. East Mills is the likely favorite entering the season and he's the biggest reason why.</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>First Team</strong></p>
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<p><strong>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2906418' first='Mason' last='Camden'] (East Mills): 23.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 3.0 steals</strong></p>
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<p>Camden is a big-time scorer who can fill it up from all three levels as well as create quality looks for his teammates. He's one of the better defenders in the league and will be the focal point for a Wolverines team that is probably the best in the conference.</p>
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<p><strong>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='3343950' first='Quentin' last='Dalton'] (Bedford): 20.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 3.5 steals, 53.4 FG%</strong></p>
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<p>Dalton is another explosive scorer in a league that seems to be filled with them on a yearly basis, averaging just under 21 points a game last season. He's a highly efficient scorer, knowing how to get to his preferred spots and doing so at a high level.</p>
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<p><strong>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='3620609' first='Gabe' last='Staley'] (Hamburg): 19.0 points, 13.1 rebounds, 50.0 FG%</strong></p>
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<p>Staley is a walking double-double for the Wildcats, putting up huge numbers despite being the focal point of the opposing game plan on a nightly basis. He's a force on the glass on both ends of the floor, but his work on the offensive end (6.1 offensive rebounds a game) was particularly impressive.</p>
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<p><strong>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='3344407' first='Carter' last='Jorgenson'] (Sidney): 18.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 2.7 steals</strong></p>
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<p>Sidney won just three games last season, but Jorgenson was a statistical standout, putting up big scoring numbers as well as being a solid defender. Last year was a down year for the Cowboys, and they'll be looking to rebound this winter.</p>
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<p><strong>2029 [player_tooltip player_id='3693058' first='Beau' last='Burdic'] (East Mills): 14.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.7 steals, 42.3 3P%</strong></p>
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<p>Burdic was one of the most productive freshmen in the state last season, averaging just under 15 points a contest and shooting at an extremely high clip from distance. He's capable of shooting it from deep off both the dribble and the catch.</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Second Team</strong></p>
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<p>2027 John Deemer (Bedford)<br>2028 Dain Laverty (Griswold)<br>2027 Calvin Johnson (Sidney)<br>2028 Broden Zimmerman (Fremont-Mills)<br>2028 Zayne Graybill (East Mills)</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Honorable Mentions</strong></p>
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<p>2029 Tristan Elwood (Stanton)<br>2028 Nolan Case (Stanton)<br>2028 Cooper Dreyer (Stanton)<br>2028 Nolan Drake (Bedford)<br>2028 Colton Frieze (Griswold)</p>
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