James Valley Thunder 14U Roko: Breakdown

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article, we are looking at a group of young up-and-coming players from both North Dakota and South Dakota.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>James Valley Thunder 14U Roko has played four tournaments so far this AAU season and they have one remaining. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This weekend, JVT played down in Omaha and they had with a 3-1 record with a runner-up finish. <em>Roko Dominovic</em> is the head coach for James Valley Thunder 14U Roko. See below for JVT's schedule, roster/player comments, and some Q&amp; A with coach <em>Dominovic</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1634111,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/10/TeamPreview.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/10/TeamPreview.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1634111" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>SCHEDULE</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">DATE</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">TOURNAMENT</span></strong></td><td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">LOCATION</span></strong></td></tr><tr><td>June 2-4</td><td>Hoops Happen</td><td>Sioux Falls, SD</td></tr><tr><td>June 9-11</td><td>SoDak Hoops</td><td>Watertown, SD</td></tr><tr><td>June 16-18</td><td>Midwest Championships Circuit</td><td>Sioux Falls, SD</td></tr><tr><td>June 30-July 2</td><td>River Cities Tournament</td><td>Omaha, NE</td></tr><tr><td>July 7-9</td><td>Sioux City Classic</td><td>Sioux City, IA</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Roster &amp; Player Comments</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2052769' first='David' last='Bakke'] (2027) 5'4 G Oakes</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Great team player, one of the best defenders on the team, quick and aggressive, 3-point shooting threat</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2052800' first='Jayden' last='Schwan'] (2026) |6'0 G| Groton </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Always aggressive on both sides of the court, a legit 3-level scorer, able to guard multiple positions </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2052770' first='Beau' last='Thorpe'] (2027) |5'10 G| Oakes</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Versatile &amp; creative 3-level scorer, constant 3pt threat, serious shooter, works hard on both sides of the court, leader on this team, nice handles, slasher &amp; impressive finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2052803' first='Quinten' last='Shelton'] (2027) |5'8 G| Aberdeen Roncalli</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- consistent 3pt threat, willing to create for others, one of the best on ball defenders on the team, brings positive energy on and off the court </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2052763' first='Braysen' last='Sagert'] (2026) |5'8 G| Oakes</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Creative 3-level scorer, consistent shooter, high understanding of the game, works hard on both sides of the court </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2052801' first='Erik' last='Losure'] (2026) |5'11 F| Leola-Frederick</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Energy Guy, constantly gives his all, always aggressive &amp; ready to attack on O, guards multiple positions, great rebounder </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2052807' first='Mitchell' last='Burger'] (2027) |5'9 G| Britton-Hecla</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Quick and agile player, great at attacking the rim off the dribble, can guard multiple positions effectively</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2052771' first='Jyles' last='Meier'] (2027) |6'1 PF| Oakes  </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Has really good footwork &amp; touch around the rim, physical defender, great rebounder &amp; rim protector, brings positive energy to the team</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Q&amp;A with coach <em>Roko Dominovic</em></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Why are you excited about this team/ roster</span>?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Coach Dominovic</span>:</strong> "<em>I'm excited to have a really talented group of boys with lots of potential. They work hard and are getting better as a team and individually with every game and practice together. I'm excited to work with them and can't wait to see how much they'll improve over the summer.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What will be a couple of your strengths as a team</span>?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Coach Dominovic</span>: </strong>"<em>This group is full of competitors that do not give up. Offensively, we can score on all three levels and we do not depend on one player which makes it harder to guard us. Also, our team defense has been improving and I hope will be a game changer for the team.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: How often does your team practice/work out</span>?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Coach Dominovic</span>: </strong>"<em>We practice as a team once or twice a week for two months.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What style of basketball do you play on the offensive end</span>?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Coach Dominovic</span>:</strong> "<em>Our offense is based on a continuous motion set that gives everyone a chance to be aggressive, score or create for others. Our goal is to move the ball and find great looks for each other.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What brand of defense do you foresee your team playing</span>?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Coach Dominovic</span>:</strong> "<em>We play on ball aggressive man-to-man defense with active help side.</em>" </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Is there an event/tournament you're most looking forward to and why</span>?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Coach Dominovic</span>:</strong> "<em>Both tournaments in Omaha and Pentagon SF will be a great test for this group. A lot of good games and chances to get better as a team and individually. Looking forward to them!</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1272514,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/08/PHD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/08/PHD.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1272514" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->