STATE TOURNAMENT: Class 2A All-Tournament Team

<p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/Ty-Van-Essen-crop-2786x1829-1615320637-crop-518x340-1615320649.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1147361" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/Ty-Van-Essen-crop-2786x1829-1615320637-crop-518x340-1615320649-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>Most outstanding player: [player_tooltip player_id="962616" first="Ty" last="Van Essen"], Western Christian (2022)</strong><br /> <em>Stats: 21.7 points, 48.7 FG%, 66.7 3P%, 95.5 FT%, 9.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists</em></p> <p>The 6-5 junior combo forward saved his best performance for last, going off for 32 points and 12 rebounds in the Wolfpack’s championship game win over Boyden-Hull. He was efficient all week and showcased his ability to score inside and out while also dominating the glass. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/Wyatt-Gulker-crop-2786x1829-1615320337-crop-523x344-1615320350.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1147353" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/Wyatt-Gulker-crop-2786x1829-1615320337-crop-523x344-1615320350-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>Wyatt Gulker, Western Christian (2022)</strong><br /> <em>Stats: 14.7 points, 42.9 FG%, 76.2 FT%, 4.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.7 steals</em></p> <p>Gulker tailed off a bit later in the week, but he was excellent in the Wolfpack’s win over Camanche in the quarterfinals, finishing with 26 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 steals. A 6-3 junior wing, he was solid in his production across the board, showing his ability to impact the game even when he wasn’t scoring.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/Marcus-Kelderman-new-crop-2792x1833-1615314434-crop-640x421-1615314445.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1147218" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/Marcus-Kelderman-new-crop-2792x1833-1615314434-crop-640x421-1615314445-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>[player_tooltip player_id="964821" first="Marcus" last="Kelderman"], Boyden-Hull (2021)</strong><br /> <em>Stats: 19.7 points, 58.5 FG%, 72.7 FT%, 5.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.7 steals</em></p> <p>The 6-1 lefty guard showcased his all-around scoring ability throughout the week, routinely getting to the rim for easy buckets, using his quick first step to blow by overmatched defenders. He’s a smooth offensive player who scores at a high clip and can make plays for others.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/Tanner-Te-Slaa-new-crop-2786x1829-1615315690-crop-541x355-1615315703.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1147283" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/Tanner-Te-Slaa-new-crop-2786x1829-1615315690-crop-541x355-1615315703-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>[player_tooltip player_id="682290" first="Tanner" last="Te Slaa"], Boyden-Hull (2022)</strong><br /> <em>Stats: 21.7 points, 43.2 FG%, 86.2 FT%, 7.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.7 steals</em></p> <p>The Division I prospect who holds a handful of mid-major offers was consistently strong all week, tying with Van Essen for the scoring lead with 65 points during the week. He struggled a bit with his jumper, particularly from the arc, all week, but he got to the free-throw line at a ridiculous clip, averaging just under 10 attempts a game.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/Jayden-Mackie-crop-2791x1833-1615514370.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1148917" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/Jayden-Mackie-crop-2791x1833-1615514370-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>[player_tooltip player_id="751418" first="Jayden" last="Mackie"], Aplington-Parkersburg (2022)</strong><br /> <em>Stats: 27.5 points, 71.0 FG%, 70.0 3P%, 66.7 FT%, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.5 blocks, 1.0 steals</em></p> <p>Mackie delivered one of the top three performances of the tournament (Van Essen’s championship and Ellis’ semifinal in 3A) with his 34 points on 13-14 shooting outing in the Falcons’ quarterfinal blowout against Van Meter. He was really good in their loss to Boyden-Hull in the semifinals as well, and if the consolation games were played this year, he would’ve certainly led the field in total points during the week. The athletic 6-1 lead guard has already committed to play at Upper Iowa.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Second Team</h3> <p>Bryan Zylstra, Boyden-Hull (2022)<br /> Eljiah Hess, Des Moines Christian (2021)<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="962669" first="Adam" last="Witty"], Des Moines Christian (2021)<br /> [player_tooltip player_id="964850" first="Owen" last="Thomas"], Aplington-Parkersburg (2021)<br /> Dayton Brunsting, Boyden-Hull (2021)</p> <p><strong>Honorable mentions:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id="796183" first="Grant" last="Veenstra"], Des Moines Christian (2021); Ashtin Van’t Hul, Western Christian (2023); Brayden Van Meeteren, Western Christian (2022); Garrett Hempen, Aplington-Parkersburg (2023); [player_tooltip player_id="796151" first="Jordan" last="Lawrence"], Camanche (2021)</p>