DaksHoops Breakdown: Film Session

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The high school season across North Dakota and South Dakota may be over, but the highlights keep rolling in. Players are dropping clips from their seasons on X, and it's clear who's been putting in the work—showing improved skill sets, confidence, and playmaking ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In <em>DaksHoops Breakdown: Film Session</em>, Prep Hoops Dakotas once again links up with <a href="https://x.com/DaksHoops" id="https://x.com/DaksHoops">@DaksHoops</a> to dig deeper into the film. We're not just watching highlights—we're breaking them down. From reads and reactions to footwork, pace, and overall feel for the game, we're pointing out what stands out and why it matters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is all about evaluation. <a href="https://x.com/DaksHoops" id="https://x.com/DaksHoops">@DaksHoops </a>is taking a closer look, making comments, and highlighting a new group of players who made noise this past season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2950876,"width":"383px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.601916650904735","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="aspect-ratio:1.601916650904735;width:383px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">DaksHoops Breakdown: Film Session</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2132772"],"_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-69d1c36b22b8a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Long and athletic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Above-the-rim-finisher, throws down w/ 2-hands &amp; 1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-FAST in transition, covers a ton of ground in little time</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gets to the rim in a hurry, awesome elevation</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Effective spin-move to create space, scores over defenders</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Balanced scorer, takes what the D gives him, makes you pay for overplaying</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a tough fadeaway jumper, can't stop that</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-More than capable from 3-point land, extended range, hits from all levels</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/akanenwisher1/status/2037681204044898408","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/akanenwisher1/status/2037681204044898408 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2277844"],"_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-69d1c36b22c1c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-All-around scorer, has some variety to his game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong with the ball, has impressive moves &amp; reactions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like his first stop, tough going downhill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Creative finisher in the paint, reads &amp; reacts to the defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quality pull-up jump shot, stops on a dime &amp; elevates </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Appreciate his footwork when catching-n-shooting &amp; his mechanics</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ball-hawk on defense, sharp reactions, reads eyes &amp; closes on the rock</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Versatile finisher, looks good scoring off 1 &amp; 2 feet</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BradyJewett/status/2040457659401318829","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/BradyJewett/status/2040457659401318829 </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-69d1c36b22c82"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Bucket-getter from every level</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Better athlete than he gets credit for</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Awesome handles, great shake, a master at creating space</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Marvelous pull-up game w/ a dirty step-back move</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-His range never ends, a hand in his face does not change his shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extremely impressed with his opposite hand finishing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Outstanding at beating multiple defenders &amp; scoring in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Remarkable AND1 finisher, body control wizard, amazing concentration </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BrooklanBruce13/status/2038736613459534010","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/2038736613459534010 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2708717"],"_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-69d1c36b22cd6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Quick reaction player, closes quickly, makes correct decisions in a heartbeat</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Runs the floor well, pushes tempo, makes position plays in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High arcing 3-point shot, soft touch shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks to have good feet in the catch &amp; shoot game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crafty footwork in the paint, skilled, creative finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moves the ball, finds shooters, slashes &amp; drops dimes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit triples off the catch &amp; bounce, lets it fly with confidence </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extended range, he can drill 3's from long range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JettYackley/status/2040576131615674648","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/JettYackley/status/2040576131615674648 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2548370"],"_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-69d1c36b22d34"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Southpaw soph shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive double-moves to create space &amp; hit jumpers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deadeye from deep, long-range sniper, cashes from beyond NBA range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Equally deadly off the catch &amp; bounce</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a hair-trigger, confident, needs little time &amp; space to get his shot off</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moves well w/o the ball, spaces &amp; spreads the floor, finds the open window</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough attacking close-outs, has a sweet middy J &amp; floater game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Not just a shooter, quality athleticism, gets up &amp; throws down</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/TTerry2825/status/2038381680004657320","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/TTerry2825/status/2038381680004657320 </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 -->