Preseason All-Conference Teams: CIML Central
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Preseason Player of the Year: 2022 Steven Kramer Steven Kramer 6'5" | SG Johnston | 2022 State IA , Johnston The South Dakota commit is a versatile two-way player who can dominate the game on either end of the floor.…
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Continue ReadingPreseason Player of the Year: 2022 Steven Kramer Steven Kramer 6'5" | SG Johnston | 2022 State IA , Johnston
The South Dakota commit is a versatile two-way player who can dominate the game on either end of the floor. Arguably the breakout star of the Class 4A state tournament last year, Kramer looks primed to have a massive senior year for the Dragons, who should be in a battle with Valley all year in this tough division.
First Team
2022 Steven Kramer Steven Kramer 6'5" | SG Johnston | 2022 State IA , Johnston: 13.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 54.0 FG%, 79.2 FT%
A 6-5 wing who can fill it up in a hurry, Kramer has worked hard to improve his perimeter shooting stroke, and that work paid off with a commitment to play Division I ball at South Dakota. He can score from all three levels, defend multiple positions, and impact the game in a multitude of ways for the Dragons.
2022 Eli Raridon Eli Raridon 6'7" | PF Valley | 2022 State IA , Valley: 17.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 2.0 steals, 1.1 blocks, 61.3 FG%, 50.0 3P%
The leading returning scorer and rebounder in the division, Raridon, a future Notre Dame tight end, is a dominant force in the paint on both ends of the floor. He’s an athletic, physical forward who can stretch the floor and finish in transition.
2022 Ruot Bijiek Ruot Bijiek 6'8" | PF Valley | 2022 State IA , Valley: 12.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.6 blocks, 52.7 FG%, 39.5 3P%
A modern-day big, Bijiek stretches the floor at a high clip and can protect the rim well defensively. He has great length and athleticism at 6-8, and will pair with Raridon to give the Tigers arguably the best one-two punch in 4A.
2022 Trey Lewis Trey Lewis 5'10" | PG Johnston | 2022 State IA , Johnston: 12.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.4 steals, 44.3 FG%, 39.3 3P%, 78.1 FT%
One of the state’s best shooters, Lewis had that ability on full display at the state tournament in March, routinely burying 3-pointers from NBA range. He has a silky smooth offensive game and is garnering interest from high Division IIs and low-to-mid-major level Division I schools. If size wasn’t a concern, he would be stockpiling offers and getting high-major interest with his talent.
2023 Riley Edwards Riley Edwards 6'3" | SG Southeast Polk | 2023 State IA , Southeast Polk: 9.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 44.8 FG%, 38.5 3P%
Edwards was a really good role player for the Rams last season and will have a chance to shine this year following the graduation of three double-figure scorers. At 6-3, he has good size on the perimeter and he’s a high-level shooter who can get red-hot in a hurry.
Second Team
2025 Curtis Stinson Jr., Valley
2022 Mason Morrow Mason Morrow 5'11" | CG Valley | 2022 State IA , Valley
2023 Kirby Schmitz Kirby Schmitz 6'6" | C Charlotte | 2023 State FL , Urbandale
2022 Greysn Schmitz Greysn Schmitz 6'0" | SG Urbandale | 2022 State IA , Urbandale
2022 Mason Ryan, Johnston
Honorable Mentions
2022
Cade Grevengoed
Cade
Grevengoed
6'1" | SG
Valley | 2022
State
IA
, Valley
2022
Kormahyh Karmue
Kormahyh
Karmue
5'10" | PG
Southeast Polk | 2022
IA
, Southeast Polk
2022 Evan Curran, Dowling Catholic
2022 Jack Wattier, Urbandale
2024
Grant Uecker
Grant
Uecker
6'3" | PG
Urbandale | 2024
State
IA
, Urbandale