Preseason All-Conference Teams: Iowa Star North

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Preseason Player of the Year: </strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1436496' first='Dylan' last='Marquart'] (Dunkerton)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Raiders should be considered a pretty heavy favorite in the Iowa Star North, and Marquart (pictured) is their best player, making this a pretty simple choice. He's one of the best shooters in the class, burying 3s with regularity off both the dribble and the catch.</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='1436496' first='Dylan' last='Marquart'] (Dunkerton): 17.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.4 steals, 38.8 3P%, 76.8 FT%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marquart was a great catch-and-shoot weapon as a sophomore on a loaded Dunkerton team, then stepped into more of a playmaking role as a junior, playing with the ball in his hands much more often. He's a skilled shooter who gets the ball into his shooting pocket quickly off the dribble, and his ball-handling and court vision have really improved over the last year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='2379807' first='Johnny' last='Adams'] (Riceville): 17.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.3 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The division's leading returning scorer, Adams was excellent as a junior for the Wildcats as a scorer, playmaker, and defender. He loves to play downhill and attack the rim off the dribble, and he isn't afraid to compete on the glass. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1759946' first='Noah' last='Fuelling'] (Dunkerton): 15.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.1 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fueling pairs well with Marquart to give the Raiders a strong one-two punch in the backcourt. Like Marquart, he can play with or without the ball in his hands. He's a bit more of a downhill option than Marquart is, and he's able to get some additional space to operate with Marquart stretching the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='2425897' first='Zach' last='Belew'] (Don Bosco): 14.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.0 steals, 51.0 FG%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Belew was really good as a junior for the Dons, leading the team in scoring and showing a penchant for pounding the glass on both ends of the floor. He's a good athlete who can get to the rim off the dribble or from good off-ball movement, and he sees the floor well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2425904' first='Eli' last='Evans'] (Waterloo Christian): 14.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.7 steals, 1.0 blocks, 49.4 FG%, 75.4 FT%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Evans is a talented lead guard who stuffs the stat sheet on both ends of the floor for the Regents. He can score from all three levels, get his teammates involved, and he provides some versatility on the defensive end with the ability to move his feet on the perimeter or contest shots around the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Second Team</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2731685' first='Talan' last='Pletz'] (Janesville)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='2721652' first='Sam' last='Hoodjer'] (Clarksville)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='2425891' first='Ben' last='Belew'] (Don Bosco)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 Isaac Jones (Janesville)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1834827' first='Dalton' last='Weepie'] (Dunkerton)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>Honorable Mentions</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 David Schmitz (Don Bosco)<br>2025 John Stauffer (Clarksville)<br>2025 Gabe Meaney (Janesville)<br>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1587395' first='Mason' last='Michels'] (Dunkerton)<br>2025 Hayden Loftsgard (Tripoli)<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->