Preseason All-Conference Teams: Raccoon River
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Preseason Player of the Year: 2022 Ashton Hermann Ashton Hermann 6'4" | SG Ballard | 2022 State IA , Ballard We expect the Bombers to remain at the top of the RRC, and Hermann is the biggest reason why. Despite…
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Continue ReadingPreseason Player of the Year: 2022 Ashton Hermann Ashton Hermann 6'4" | SG Ballard | 2022 State IA , Ballard
We expect the Bombers to remain at the top of the RRC, and Hermann is the biggest reason why. Despite a number of key losses to graduation, Ballard is still going to be formidable, and Hermann’s ability to dominate games on both ends of the floor is the catalyst.
First Team
2022 Ashton Hermann Ashton Hermann 6'4" | SG Ballard | 2022 State IA , Ballard: 16.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 3.3 steals, 51.4 FG%
Hermann is one of the best two-way guards in the state, a dynamo who turns defense into offense in the blink of an eye. He’s a blur in the open court and can put up points in bunches. With the Bombers losing a lot to graduation, he’ll have a lot more on his plate this season, but he’s certainly capable of handling it.
2022 Jevin Sullivan Jevin Sullivan 6'5" | SG North Polk | 2022 State IA , North Polk: 19.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.0 steals, 39.5 3P%, 77.5 FT%
A big, physical, and skilled wing who is built like a linebacker, Sullivan can score from all three levels and dominate the glass as well. He has a smooth jumper, great footwork, and excellent length that he uses effectively on both ends of the floor. He’s the leading returning scorer in this very talented league.
2023 Colby Collison Colby Collison 6'4" | SF Bondurant-Farrar | 2023 State IA , Bondurant-Farrar: 18.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 59.0 FG%, 50.8 3P%, 76.0 FT%
A 6-5 wing with an excellent feel for the game, Collison put up big numbers last season for the Blue Jays with very impressive shooting splits. Perhaps the most impressive aspect of Collison’s game is his patience. He knows exactly when he needs to take over a game as a scorer, otherwise, he’ll just let it naturally come.
2022 Levi Gurwell Levi Gurwell 5'8" | SG Winterset | 2022 State IA , Winterset: 16.5 points, 1.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.8 steals, 45.9 FG%
Gurwell had a breakout season last year, leading the Huskies in scoring while raising his average by 14 points a game. He’s a solid ball-handler and finisher around the rim and is armed with a really good mid-range game.
2022 Kaleb Booth Kaleb Booth 6'1" | SG Carroll | 2022 State IA , Carroll: 15.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.4 steals, 49.3 FG%, 44.6 3P%, 83.6 FT%
Booth is one of the better shooters in the state, especially with his ability to shoot it off the dribble. He creates his own shot at a high level and is a good passer with excellent court vision as well.
Second Team
2022 Dawson Forgy Dawson Forgy 5'11" | PG Winterset | 2022 State IA , Winterset
2022 Kale Krogh Kale Krogh 6'6" | C Ballard | 2022 State IA , Ballard
2022 Birk Hanson, Gilbert
2022 Nick Macke Nick Macke 5'10" | SG Carroll | 2022 State IA , Carroll
2022 Nathan Avery Nathan Avery 6'3" | SF Winterset | 2022 State IA , Winterset
Honorable Mentions
2023
Vince Benetti
Vince
Benetti
6'4" | PF
ADM | 2023
State
IA
, ADM
2022
Sam Hlas
Sam
Hlas
5'11" | SG
ADM | 2022
State
IA
, ADM
2022 Evan Behn, Boone
2023
Nathaniel Winter
Nathaniel
Winter
6'4" | PG
Boone | 2023
State
IA
, Boone
2023 Austin Parkins, North Polk
2022
Justin Terry
Justin
Terry
6'4" | PF
Gilbert | 2022
State
IA
, Gilbert
2023
Brayden Dinkla
Brayden
Dinkla
6'0" | PG
Winterset | 2023
State
IA
, Winterset
2024
Nolan Cogdill
Nolan
Cogdill
6'7" | SF
Ballard | 2024
State
IA
, Ballard
2023
Mason Gorsh
Mason
Gorsh
6'2" | SG
Ballard | 2023
State
IA
, Ballard