Iowa All-State Teams: Class 4A
First Team Player of the Year: Tucker DeVries Tucker DeVries 6'7" | SF Waukee | 2021 State #123 Nation IA , Waukee (2021) Stats: 21.4 points, 4.7 assists, 7.8 rebounds, 55.8 FG%, 48 3PT% With how well DeVries scored at…
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Player of the Year: Tucker DeVries Tucker DeVries 6'7" | SF Waukee | 2021 State #123 Nation IA , Waukee (2021)
Stats: 21.4 points, 4.7 assists, 7.8 rebounds, 55.8 FG%, 48 3PT%
With how well DeVries scored at an efficient rate, putting him as our player of the year was a no brainer. Most of DeVries’ three-pointers came well beyond the three-point line, including the one in the state semifinal where he almost hit from halfcourt. DeVries was the lead guard for Waukee throughout the year, and was a huge reason for their success on the offensive end with his shotmaking and playmaking. He’s a calm, cool, collected guard that you can tell is a coach’s kid. He has offers from Drake, Creighton, Air Force, and South Dakota State.
Even Brauns Even Brauns 6'9" | PF Iowa City West | 2020 State #253 Nation IA , Iowa City West (2020)
Stats: 15.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.9 blocks, 68.6 FG%
The Belmont signee has been one of the most improved players in the state over the past year. Brauns has developed into a reliable big man with an array of post moves. He’s almost made a living in the weight room, and has put on a ton of muscle. Brauns’ interior game is the best in the state. He’s a back to the basket big man who’s developing a post-up game. Great rebounder, too. Brauns has a high ceiling at the next level and is a perfect fit in the OVC.
Ty Anderson Ty Anderson 6'7" | PF North Scott | 2020 State #457 Nation IA , North Scott (2020)
Stats: 18.2 points, 9.1 rebounds, 56.6 FG%, 49 3PT%
The versatile lefty is one of the best in North Scott history. The future UNI Panther uses his length and versatility to guard multiple positions, and he can also play in the backcourt or play downlow. One of Anderson’s best traits is his leadership and how he’s the ultimate team guy. If Anderson packs on a few pounds, he could have an immediate impact in Cedar Falls.
Payton Sandfort Payton Sandfort 6'7" | SF Waukee | 2021 State #138 Nation IA , Waukee (2021)
Stats: 19.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.4 blocks, 53.7 FG%, 45.3 3PT%
SandfortLike his teammate DeVries, Sandfort is one of the most efficient players in the state. The lengthy, versatile wing can score with anybody, and is capable of putting up 25+ points every night. Sandfort’s defense should also be recognized. It’s easy to see why Iowa, Utah, Minnesota, Drake, and others have offered while there are surely more to come in the summer.
Braxton Bayless Braxton Bayless 6'1" | PG Ankeny | 2020 State IA , Ankeny (2020)
Stats: 22.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 54.4 FG%, 78 FT%
The do it all point guard helped his stock last week as he lead Ankeny to a surprising state championship run. Bayless can score at will and he’s also a great passer with outstanding vision. One of Bayless’ most impressive performances was his 41-point outing against Iowa City West in the quarterfinals that started the Hawks’ miracle run. He has a number of JUCO offers, and should have more.
Second Team
Michael Duax Michael Duax 6'5" | SF Hempstead | 2021 State IA , Dubuque Hempstead (2021)
Stats: 21.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 50.0 FG%, 34 3PT%
The 6-foot-5 Duax is one of the most entertaining players to watch in the state. He’s not a walking highlight reel, but he does so many things well on the court, and he makes it all look so easy. The Northern Iowa court was one game away from leading Hempstead to Wells Fargo Arena, and his team has the potential to get past Substate next season.
Cody McCullough Cody McCullough 6'7" | PF Ankeny Centennial | 2020 State IA , Ankeny Centennial (2020)
Stats: 14.3 points, 11.4 rebounds, 2.4 blocks, 71.9 FG%, 78.5 FT%
McCullough was arguably the most efficient big man in the state this year, and played a huge role in Centennial making the program’s first appearance at state. The Wayne State recruit is a steady interior force and a double-double machine. He’s crafty with his post moves and is uber consistent.
Josh Dix Josh Dix 6'5" | SG Council Bluffs Lincoln | 2022 State #149 Nation IA , Council Bluffs Lincoln (2022)
Stats: 17.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.7 blocks, 52.5 FG%, 39.3 3PT%
Arguably the top sophomore in the state, Dix does a little bit of everything for the Lynx. Dix led the team in scoring and most shooting percentages. He’s also a leader on the floor as a sophomore and can make something happen every time the ball in his hands. He has an early offer from South Dakota State and is stock is sure to pick up even more.
Trae Swartz Trae Swartz 6'4" | SF Ottumwa | 2021 State IA , Ottumwa (2021)
Stats: 23.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, 55.8 FG%, 47.7 3PT%
Swartz is an electrifying scorer that had the potential to put up points in a hurry and go for 30+ a night. Swartz leads a strong Ottumwa junior class that has the experience and talent coming back to make a big run next season. He’ll be a big part of that.
Landon Wolf Landon Wolf 6'5" | CG Cedar Falls | 2021 State IA , Cedar Falls (2021)
Stats: 11.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.2 steals, 48.9 FG%, 44.0 3PT%, 91.7 FT%
Wolf may not have the stat line that others here have because Cedar Falls was so balanced this year, but he’s deserving of a spot on the All-State team. Wolf is a combo guard with a great shooting stroke and the ability to create. He’s an efficient scorer and can sit down and defend. He’s yielding interest from a number of low/mid-major programs. He’ll have the keys to the offense next year for the Tigers alongside 2022 guard Trey Campbell Trey Campbell 6'4" | PG Cedar Falls | 2022 State IA . That’ll be a fun duo.
Third Team
Malik Allen Malik Allen 5'11" | PG Des Moines North | 2021 State IA , Des Moines North (2021)
Stats: 26.4 points, 5.2 assists, 5.5 rebounds, 2.8 steals, 46.8 FG%, 39.7 3PT%
Caleb Schlaak Caleb Schlaak 6'7" | SF Kennedy | 2021 State IA , Cedar Rapids Kennedy (2021)
Stats: 17.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.0 blocks, 51.1 FG%, 75 FT%
Jayden Houston Jayden Houston 6'3" | SF Davenport North | 2021 State IA , Davenport North (2021)
Stats: 17.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.8 steals, 56.6 FG%
Jake Auer Jake Auer 6'0" | PG Valley | 2020 State IA , West Des Moines Valley (2020)
Stats: 17.2 points, 3.6 assists, 3.9 rebounds, 1.7 steals, 46.9 FG%, 41.4 3PT%, 88.7 FT%
Emarion Ellis Emarion Ellis 6'4" | SF Assumption | 2021 State #141 Nation IA , Davenport Central (2021)
Stats: 17.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 2.3 steals, 48.2 FG%
Fourth Team
Sam Kilburg Sam Kilburg 6'0" | PG North Scott | 2020 State IA , North Scott (2020)
Keshawn Christian Keshawn Christian 6'2" | SG Iowa City High | 2020 State IA , Iowa City High (2020)
Jaxon Smith, Ankeny (2020)
Josh Ollendieck Josh Ollendieck 6'3" | CG Cedar Falls | 2020 State IA , Cedar Falls (2020)
Jaleque Dunson Jaleque Dunson 6'3" | SF Sioux City East | 2020 State IA , Sioux City East (2020)
Honorable Mentions: Quaran Owens, Council Bluffs Jefferson (2020); Armonniey Thomas Armonniey Thomas 6'2" | PG Marshalltown | 2022 State IA , Marshalltown (2022); AJ Toigo AJ Toigo 6'0" | PG Indianola | 2020 State IA , Indianola (2020); Nate Reed Nate Reed 6'2" | SG Sioux City North | 2020 State IA , Sioux City North (2020); Ben Badger Ben Badger 5'11" | PG Des Moines Lincoln | 2020 State IA , Des Moines Lincoln (2020); Jaron Crews, Ankeny Centennial (2021); John Steffen John Steffen 6'0" | PG Linn-Mar | 2020 State IA , Linn-Mar (2020); Ozzie Meiborg Ozzie Meiborg 6'1" | SG Cedar Rapids Jefferson | 2020 State IA , Cedar Rapids Jefferson (2020); Quincy Wiseman Quincy Wiseman 6'3" | SF Davernport North | 2021 State IA , Davenport North (2021); Ryan Riggs Ryan Riggs 6'9" | PF Dowling Catholic | 2021 State IA , Dowling Catholic (2021); Tyce Johnson Tyce Johnson 6'3" | SG Indianola | 2020 State IA , Indaniola (2020); Diondre Taylor Diondre Taylor 5'10" | PG North | 2021 State IA , Des Moines North (2021); Micah Johnson Micah Johnson 6'7" | SF Ankeny Centennial | 2020 State IA , Ankeny Centennial (2020); Daquavian Walker, Waterloo West (2020), Matt Stilwil, Dowling Catholic (2020); Chase Courbat Chase Courbat 6'9" | C Cedar Falls | 2021 State IA , Cedar Falls (2021), Omaha Biliew, Dowling Catholic (2023), Chase Henderson and Elijah Voss, Des Moines Hoover (2023)