DaksHoops: Inside the Film

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The North Dakota high school hoops season is flying, and the tape is starting to separate the contenders from the rest. As the grind of the schedule continues, players across the state are rolling out fresh highlights on X — showing off expanded skill sets, improved confidence, and moments that deserve more than just a quick scroll.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That's where <strong>DaksHoops: Inside The Film</strong> steps in. Prep Hoops Dakotas links up with @DaksHoops to slow it down, rewind it, and break down what really stands out. We're digging into the details — footwork, reads, pace, toughness, decision-making — and spotlighting the Dakotas ballers who are making real noise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This isn't just about highlights. It's about understanding the growth, the feel, and the impact behind the plays as the season continues to heat up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">INSIDE THE FILM</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2950876,"width":"328px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/NDSD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/NDSD.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2950876" style="width:328px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2856227"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6997b97325a89"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Extremely athletic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High-riser, super bouncy, his head is up by the rim when dunking </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Three-level scorer </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a nice middy game, pulls quickly w/ great elevation </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a sweet hesi-move</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Killer fadeaway game that can't be stopped</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Finishes with both left &amp; right</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-More than capable from the 3pt arc, spaces &amp; hits in the catch &amp; shoot game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long &amp; lanky arms, matchup nightmare</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dangerous 1st step, covers a ton of ground</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Few players in SD can move like Deng</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Ayue1Deng/status/2018482847649022379","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Ayue1Deng/status/2018482847649022379 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1798694"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6997b97325afb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Has an excellent pull-up game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shot creator</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Excels at changing speeds &amp; directions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Better finishing in traffic than I realized</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-His step-back game is dirty</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Left-handed finishing is impressive</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Versatile inside the paint, finisher in an assortment of ways</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-No problem hitting shots with a hand in his face</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deadeye from 3-point land</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Uses his body well to create space</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BrooklanBruce13/status/2023837209254613009","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BrooklanBruce13/status/2023837209254613009 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1657448"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6997b3c21d6c2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-D1-level athleticism</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Flys up &amp; down the court, glides through the air</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-No problem finishing in congestion or through contact </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ball hawk, closes on the rock quickly, creates TO's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High octane &amp; dynamic in transition </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fluid &amp; in-rhythm shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Creative &amp; innovative finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multi-level point producer </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gets ridiculous elevation on his pull-up jump shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong finisher, keeps his shoulder square/parallel to the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Runs the floor excellently well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/DaksHoops/status/2024143736871989486","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/DaksHoops/status/2024143736871989486 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1632740"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6997b97325b71"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Cashes 3's off the catch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drill shots when contested</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a nice-looking step-back move/shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy double-moves</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gets downhill to the rim for buckets</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rebounds, gets steals, &amp; sets up others</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Versatile, scores in a variety of ways</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moves well w/o the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shooting form looks good</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Beats multiple defenders off the bounce</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Opportunistic scorer &amp; playmaker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/jaysonschlenker/status/2024179138882306535","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jaysonschlenker/status/2024179138882306535 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2132820"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6997b3c21d771"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Shifty slasher w/ wiggle to create space</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Creative touch passer, impressive vision</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed with the left-handed finishing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great at keeping the defense off-balance</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart with shot-fake &amp; subtle moves to get an edge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knockdown in catch &amp; shoot situations</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scores from all angles around the rim, awesome balance &amp; soft touch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Performs well in transition &amp; up-tempo situations </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Major threat from beyond the arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pesky defense, creates turnovers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Unselfish with the rock, talented passer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JesseZephier27/status/2024513323115364485","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JesseZephier27/status/2024513323115364485 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1925132"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6997b97325bdb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Lights out shooter from beyond the arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a sweet floater/runner</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deep bags of moves to create space &amp; beat the D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Killer spin-move</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Silky smooth &amp; quick shooting release</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has DEEP range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Not afraid to take a charge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hair trigger, needs little room to get his shot off</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Uses screens effectively, smart/clever </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Certified bucket-getter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sick handless</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/LorenzKash/status/2023169100919324903","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/LorenzKash/status/2023169100919324903 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1272514,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><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?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-1272514" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->