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Division 2 All-State Boys Basketball Team features two players from Slinger

The 2026 Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Division 2 All-State Team included Jack Kohnen of Slinger. 

Kohnen, a junior, was a big contributor for the Owls, who made it to the Division 2 state runner-up finish. He averaged 20.6 points per game, 11 rebounds while connecting on 4.7 assists per game. He was named the Player of the Year in the North Shore Conference.

Josh Manchester, of Mount Horeb, scored over 2,000 career points and was a finalist for Mr. Basketball. He averaged around 30 points per game. 

Slinger's Joey Kohnen, only a sophomore, averaged 15.7 points per game this year with 4 rebounds per contect.

Senior Cal Loose, of Port Washington, averaged 17.3 points per game. 

Senior EJ Salettel, of Beaver Dam, earned Honorable Mention All-State honors.