Preseason All-Conference Teams: Tri-Rivers West
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Preseason Player of the Year: 2022 Austin Hilmer Austin Hilmer 5'10" | PG North Linn | 2022 State IA , North Linn North Linn has absolutely dominated this conference for the last several years, and that domination won’t end this…
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Continue ReadingPreseason Player of the Year: 2022 Austin Hilmer Austin Hilmer 5'10" | PG North Linn | 2022 State IA , North Linn
North Linn has absolutely dominated this conference for the last several years, and that domination won’t end this year. Hilmer’s ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor with his quickness, athleticism, and talent makes him the obvious choice for the POY honor in this division.
First Team
2022 Austin Hilmer Austin Hilmer 5'10" | PG North Linn | 2022 State IA , North Linn: 17.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, 7.7 assists, 3.6 steals
Hilmer was among the state’s leaders in assists and steals last season, and he’s the focal point of the Lynx attack on both ends of the floor. The Upper Iowa commit is a fiery competitor who plays at 100 mph at all times.
2022 Kaiden Gage Kaiden Gage 6'5" | PG East Buchanan | 2022 State IA , East Buchanan: 17.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.6 steals, 39.7 3P%
Gage is a long and athletic wing who can score inside and out. He has consistently improved his jumper, turning himself into a nearly 40% 3-point shooter last season.
2022 Rhenden Wagaman Rhenden Wagaman 6'3" | SG Springville | 2022 State IA , Springville: 15.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2.3 steals, 1.0 blocks, 51.4 FG%
A 6-3 wing who gets to the rim and finishes at a high level, Wagaman also uses his length to make an impact on the defensive end of the floor.
2022 Luke Menster Luke Menster 5'10" | PG Springville | 2022 State IA , Springville: 15.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 3.9 steals, 57.1 FG%, 37.2 3P%
A quick lefty guard who can get to the rim or knock down 3s, Menster is also a very talented passer who sees the floor well and fits passes into tight windows. His 3.9 steals a game show just how pesky he can be on that end of the floor as well.
2023 Tate Haughenbury Tate Haughenbury 6'5" | PF North Linn | 2023 State IA , North Linn: 15.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.4 steals, 1.3 blocks, 65.2 FG%
Following the graduation of Austin Miller Austin Miller 6'2" | PF North Linn | 2020 State IA , the Lynx needed a forward to step up, score efficiently, and rebound. Enter Haughenbury, who was dominant in the paint on both ends of the floor last season. He’s a long, lanky forward who has great footwork and touch around the rim, and can stretch out and knock down the occasional jumper.
Second Team
2022 Dylan Kurt Dylan Kurt 6'3" | SF North Linn | 2022 State IA , North Linn
2022 Jack Wiskus, Edgewood-Colesburg
2022 Mason Ashline, Edgewood-Colesburg
2023 Ben Wheatley Ben Wheatley 6'1" | SG North Linn | 2023 State IA , North Linn
2022 Lance Voss, Edgewood-Colesburg
Honorable Mentions
2023 Avery Holtz, Maquoketa Valley
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2022 AJ Ambundo, Maquoketa Valley
2024 Aiden Kostermann, Central City
2024 Logan Gates, Starmont
2022 Korey Putz, Edgewood-Colesburg
2022 Nathan Carter, Edgewood-Colesburg
2022 Andrew Ossman, Alburnett