Preseason All-Conference Teams: MVC Valley
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Preseason Player of the Year: 2023 Kenzie Reed Kenzie Reed 5'11" | PG Kennedy | 2023 State IA (Kennedy) Strong arguments could be made for any of the first teamers to be the preseason POY selection, but we’ll side with…
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Continue ReadingPreseason Player of the Year: 2023 Kenzie Reed Kenzie Reed 5'11" | PG Kennedy | 2023 State IA (Kennedy)
Strong arguments could be made for any of the first teamers to be the preseason POY selection, but we’ll side with Reed, the most important piece for a Cougars team that will be among a short list of state title contenders in 4A.
First Team
2023 Kenzie Reed Kenzie Reed 5'11" | PG Kennedy | 2023 State IA (Kennedy): 12.9 points, 3.2 rebounds, 6.7 assists, 1.4 steals, 40.3 3P%, 75.0 FT%
A true pass-first guard who thrives playing in ball screen action, Reed takes outstanding care of the ball, gets his teammates involved, and has turned into a strong three-level scoring threat. He had a breakout game against Waukee Northwest at the state tournament, going for 26 points on 8-13 shooting (5-7 3P).
2023 Colby Dolphin Colby Dolphin 5'10" | PG Kennedy | 2023 State IA (Kennedy): 14.0 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.7 steals, 39.7 3P%, 86.2 FT%
Dolphin is a hard-nosed guard who really gets after it on the defensive end and embraces contact on the offensive end. He seems to get stronger as the game progresses while his opponent wilts, and he’s a really good all-around offensive threat who can get to the rim, facilitate, or knock down jumpers off the dribble or the catch.
2023 Aidan Yamilkoski Aidan Yamilkoski 6'4" | SG Xavier | 2023 State IA (Xavier): 15.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 37.9 3P%, 78.7 FT%
Yamilkoski has always been a strong three-level scorer, but he has really improved his efficiency over the last few years. He put together a good summer with Martin Brothers and was arguably the best player in the gym at the Prep Hoops Top 250 Expo last Saturday. He’s primed for a huge senior year for one of 3A’s best teams.
2023 Si’Marion Anderson Si’Marion Anderson 6'2" | SG Waterloo West | 2023 State IA (Waterloo West): 15.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.4 steals
Anderson enjoyed enjoyed a breakout junior year for the Wahawks, leading the team in scoring and rebounding, while also ranking second in assists. An athletic, slashing guard who can get to the bucket or to his mid-range spots, he has the athleticism and length to defend multiple positions as well.
2024 Joseph Bean Joseph Bean 6'3" | PG Kennedy | 2024 State IA (Xavier): 13.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.3 steals, 37.1 3P%
A high IQ guard who can control the game on both ends of the floor, Bean is equally adept at scoring or facilitating for the Saints. He led the team in assists last season and was second in scoring. Also a strong on-ball defender who moves his feet well, Bean has firmly established himself as one of the best 2024s in the state.
Second Team
2023 Keishaun Pendleton Keishaun Pendleton 6'0" | SG Waterloo West | 2023 State IA (Waterloo West)
2024 Jacob Williams Jacob Williams 6'4" | PF Senior | 2024 State IA (Senior)
2025 Jack McCaffery Jack McCaffery 6'8" | SF Iowa City West | 2025 State #70 Nation IA (Iowa City West)
2024 Cyrus Courtney Cyrus Courtney 6'1" | SG Kennedy | 2024 State IA (Kennedy)
2024 Jacob Koch Jacob Koch 6'1" | PG Iowa City West | 2024 State IA (Iowa City West)
Honorable Mentions
2023
Josef Lemker
Josef
Lemker
6'2" | SG
Xavier | 2023
State
IA
(Xavier)
2024
Kareem Earl
Kareem
Earl
6'5" | SF
Iowa City West | 2024
State
IA
(Iowa City West)
2025
Jahlil Manago
Jahlil
Manago
6'5" | SG
Waterloo West | 2025
State
IA
(Waterloo West)
2023
Hayden Jacobsmeier
Hayden
Jacobsmeier
6'0" | SG
Senior | 2023
State
IA
(Senior)
2024
Trevan Krumrei
Trevan
Krumrei
6'5" | SF
Kennedy | 2024
State
IA
(Kennedy)
2025
Jalen Johnson
Jalen
Johnson
6'2" | SF
Senior | 2025
State
IA
(Senior)
2023
Walker Tart
Walker
Tart
6'2" | SG
Senior | 2023
State
IA
(Senior)
2023
Devonta Jackson
Devonta
Jackson
6'4" | PF
Senior | 2023
State
IA
(Senior)
2025
Josh Brauer
Josh
Brauer
6'4" | SF
Dubuque Senior | 2025
State
IA
(Senior)