CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- D3hoops.com recently announced their 2025 men's and women's basketball All-American teams. The American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) was represented in both announcements.
On the men's side, Josh Van Gorp of Central added this to his long list of accolades after leading the Dutch back to the NCAA Tournament. This is his second D3hoops.com All-American honor in his career after he earned second-team honors in 2024.
Jaedon Murphy of Wartburg was represented on the women's side to conclude her successful career in Waverly. This is Murphy's second career D3hoops.com All-American honor after earning fifth-team honors in 2024.
About the American Rivers Conference
The Conference dates back to December 8, 1922, when representatives from 12 colleges got together and formed the "Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Association." Honoring its heritage in Iowa and its expansion outside the state, the American Rivers Conference brand was established on August 9, 2018, to build on the academic and athletic success provided by its legacy, the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The A-R-C has nine full-time members: Buena Vista University, Central College, Coe College, University of Dubuque, Loras College, Luther College, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Simpson College, and Wartburg College.
