Preseason All-Conference Teams: MVC Valley

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Preseason Player of the Year:</strong> 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1381414' first='Jack' last='McCaffery'] (Iowa City West)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coming off a really good sophomore season in which he led the team in scoring, rebounding, and blocks, McCaffery has the ability to dominate games on both ends of the floor and will lead a Trojans team that will be looking to push Kennedy and Senior at the top of this talented 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>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1381414' first='Jack' last='McCaffery'] (Iowa City West): 16.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 3.9 blocks</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A nationally ranked prospect in the 2025 class, McCaffery had a really good sophomore season for the Trojans as a three-level scorer and rim protector. The youngest McCaffery brother may have the highest upside of the three with his ability to block shots and stretch the floor with a feathery stroke. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1376678' first='Jacob' last='Williams'] (Senior): 12.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 55.3 FG%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Williams was dominant throughout the spring and summer with the [program_tooltip program_id='2078380' first='Iowa' last='Mavs'], showcasing not only the ability to finish around the rim and control the glass that we knew he had, but also a really good face-up game and improved handles, which will make him really dangerous for a Rams team that should be excellent this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1171667' first='Joseph' last='Bean'] (Kennedy): 14.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.8 steals, 48.9 FG%*</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A high IQ guard who can control the game on both ends of the floor, Bean has transferred down the street to Kennedy after spending his first three years at Xavier. He'll give the Cougars a strong floor general who can dominate games as a scorer, facilitator, or defender. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1171687' first='Cyrus' last='Courtney'] (Kennedy): 9.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.9 steals, 57.0 FG%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the best all-around athletes in the state, Courtney was excellent as a junior for the Cougars on both ends of the floor. He scores efficiently, getting to the rim both in the halfcourt and in transition, and he's an excellent rebounder and on-ball defender. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1171679' first='Micah' last='Schlaak'] (Kennedy): 12.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals, 67.0 FG%, 79.3 FT%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most efficient scorers in the state, Schlaak was really, really good for Kennedy as a junior, showing the ability to control the painted area as a scorer, rebounder, and defender. He occasionally stepped out and stretched the floor, an area that we'll probably see a bit more of this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Second Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1381415' first='Trey' last='McKowen'] (Kennedy)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1376672' first='Jacob' last='Koch'] (Iowa City West)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1172887' first='Tevin' last='Schultz'] (Senior)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1171670' first='Kareem' last='Earl'] (Iowa City West)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1751083' first='Tyler' last='Netolicky'] (Xavier)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Honorable Mentions</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1381411' first='Jalen' last='Johnson'] (Senior)<br>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1198430' first='Nicholas' last='Kennedy'] (Senior)<br>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1759932' first='Reed' last='Strohmeyer'] (Hempstead)<br>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1288858' first='Martrell' last='Blakey'] (Kennedy)<br>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1288851' first='Trevan' last='Krumrei'] (Kennedy)<br>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1288854' first='Rashad' last='Gatewood'] (Kennedy)<br>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1381406' first='Landon' last='Deiters'] (Kennedy)<br>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='2325410' first='Griffin' last='Gerdes'] (Kennedy)<br>2024 [player_tooltip player_id='1256297' first='TaeVeon' last='Stevens'] (Iowa City West)<br>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1765527' first='Julian' last='Manson'] (Iowa City West)<br>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1381413' first='Jahlil' last='Manago'] (Waterloo West)<br>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1440839' first='Joseph' last='Hudson'] (Waterloo West)<br>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1978144' first='Zander' last='Murray'] (Xavier)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->