DaksHoops: Inside the SD Film

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The South Dakota high school hoops season is officially in the books, but the film is just getting started. As players across the state begin posting their season highlights on X, there's no shortage of clips showing growth, confidence, and playmaking that deserves a closer look.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That's where <em>DaksHoops: Inside the SD Film</em> comes in. Prep Hoops Dakotas teams up with DaksHoops to go beyond the quick scroll—slowing things down, breaking it apart, and pointing out what really stands out. From footwork and pace to decision-making and feel, we're diving into the details that don't always get talked about.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This isn't just about reposting highlights—it's about evaluating them. DaksHoops is taking a closer look at the film, making comments, and highlighting what we like from players who put together strong seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1399487,"width":"325px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1399487" style="width:325px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- 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:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2078157"],"_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-69d04ba31e651"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Skilled lead guard with impressive handles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Space-creating first step w/ a sweet pull-up J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crafty &amp; clever with fakes, pivots, and footwork</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a dirty step-back move, hits contested shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extended range, hits from deep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fluid shot with an easy release</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Innovate finisher from all angles, scores left &amp; right</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like how he plays off two feet in the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/aidenhanssen1/status/2040154217445278069","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/aidenhanssen1/status/2040154217445278069 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2250240"],"_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-69d0919698d83"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Matchup problem with his length, athleticism, and skill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scores well after contact, strong, great coordination</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive elevation, scores over the D, effective fadeaway</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Exploits mismatches, scores on the block/in the post </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough to handle when slashing downhill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Explosive &amp; powerful finisher, can also make the finesse moves</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multidimensional scorer &amp; offensive playmaker </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Accurate long-range shooter, stretches the floor &amp; cashes 3's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/colbynuttbrock/status/2036951417324290063","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/colbynuttbrock/status/2036951417324290063 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2137320"],"_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-69d0919698df3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Strong guard, thick &amp; physical</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Changes directions, creates space, nice handles &amp; body control</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High arcing shot, feathery touch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deep range, hit triples from college and NBA depth</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Unstoppable pull-up jumper</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Innovative in the paint, showed some sweet footwork, crafty moves</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Intrigued with his right &amp; left hand finishing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High release on his jump shot, tough to stop that</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/deondre_painter/status/2037269707644923914","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/deondre_painter/status/2037269707644923914 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2338062"],"_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-69d0919698e45"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Fundamental, has all the moves, good feet, uses leverage well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-No problem beating multiple defenders off the bounce</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Three-level scorer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Makes you pay for over-playing, read &amp; reacts quickly</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive body control when slashing &amp; finishing </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like his change of speeds, pull-up game, and crafty finishes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Eyes like a hawk, sees the floor, dishes dimes, hits the open man</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Talented offensive player, consistent point producer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/HaydenRock4/status/2039738224579326435","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/HaydenRock4/status/2039738224579326435 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2126219"],"_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-69d0919698e91"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Bucket-getter, scores from all angles &amp; every level</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-No problem scoring in tight spaces</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick twitch athlete, sprinter speed</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Excellent feet in traffic, efficient, must have exceptional concentration</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deadeye shooter with extended 3-point range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Clever &amp; smart with jab steps to keep the D off-balance</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Outstanding floater-game, score with a soft touch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick trigger, smart about getting open, textbook shooting stroke</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/teelankjerstad1/status/2039085086507679818","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/teelankjerstad1/status/2039085086507679818 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3581002,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Black-Modern-Cool-Job-Hiring-Question-Instagram-Post-55-e1770270699850-crop-789x518-1775276148.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Black-Modern-Cool-Job-Hiring-Question-Instagram-Post-55-e1770270699850-crop-789x518-1775276148.png?w=788" alt="" class="wp-image-3581002" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->