Preseason All-Conference Teams: MAC

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Preseason Player of the Year: </strong>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2309944' first='Josiah' last='Harrington'] (North Scott)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harrington is the next in the line of nationally ranked prospects to come out of our state. He put together a great spring and summer with Chicago's EYBL Meanstreets team, picking up a handful of high-major offers. North Scott is going to be extremely young, but also extremely talented, headlined by Harrington.</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='2309944' first='Josiah' last='Harrington'] (North Scott): 13.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 55.1 FG%, 46.5 3P%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6-5 wing is one of the best pure shooters in the state and is going to end up being one of the most highly sought after prospects the state has seen. He has great size and length on the wing, is always composed and under control, and is just an all-around dominant offensive weapon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1759900' first='Damyen' last='Jackson'] (Assumption): 15.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.9 steals</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jackson was great last season, capping the year off by not only winning the Class 3A state title, but being named the captain of the All-Tournament team. A lightning-quick, tough guard, he can score from all three levels, create off the bounce for his teammates, and is a pest on the defensive end. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1484410' first='Ryan' last='Watters'] (Central DeWitt): 16.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.2 blocks, 52.7 FG%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A mobile big man who can score efficiently on the block with either hand, Watters can also step out and stretch the floor on occasion with a smooth jumper. He's a good, switchable athlete on the defensive end who does a nice job protecting the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1951786' first='Ben' last='Kerkhoff'] (Bettendorf): 10.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, 47.3 FG%, 43.8 3P%</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Following the graduation of Caden Wilkins, a lot of shots will open up for Bettendorf this winter, and the senior lefty looks primed to step into an even bigger role this season. He's a great shooter off the catch and has worked to improve his ball-handling, shot creation, and shooting off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1759902' first='Kayvion' last='Hodges'] (Muscatine): 10.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.4 steals, 54.9 FG%*</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hodges was fantastic on both ends of the floor while helping lead Assumption to the 3A state title last season. He has transferred back to Muscatine for his senior year, where he spent his first two high school seasons, and he'll give the Muskies a dynamic, athletic two-way wing who does a little bit of everything.</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='1978112' first='Carter' last='Light'] (Davenport Central)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Ian Church (Muscatine)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027 [player_tooltip player_id='2419783' first='Sam' last='Church'] (Muscatine)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='2230499' first='Elijah' last='Reid-Scott'] (Davenport West)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='2511598' first='Tenerick' last='Brady'] (Davenport North)</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='1951794' first='Elias' last='Vargas'] (Davenport Central)<br>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1288916' first='Cailen' last='Shadrick'] (Davenport North)<br>2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1517427' first='Talan' last='Becker'] (Muscatine)<br>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1759943' first='Braylon' last='Thomsen'] (Assumption)<br>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1484415' first='DeAndre' last='Smith'] (Davenport North)<br>2025 Cade Daufeldt (Muscatine)<br>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1484414' first='Jordan' last='Smith'] (Davenport Central)<br>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='2397362' first='Joey' last='Funderburk'] (Assumption)<br>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='2397255' first='Cole' last='Odefey'] (Bettendorf)<br>2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1484416' first='Amari' last='Washington'] (Bettendorf)<br>2028 Vasuan Wilmington (North Scott)<br>2028 [player_tooltip player_id='2595605' first='MarQwan' last='Morgan'] (North Scott)<br>2028 Marcus Morgan (North Scott)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->