Pack 16U Blue: Player Notes TC Takedown

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://x.com/DaksHoops" id="https://x.com/DaksHoops">@DaksHoops</a> is taking a look back at the film from Prep Hoops Twin Cities Takedown, which took place April 24–26 in Minnesota. This time around, the spotlight is on Pack 16U Blue—an intriguing group out of North Dakota led by head coach Troy Lillehoff. With a roster that brings potential across the board, this is a team that showed flashes of what they can become as they continue to develop and find consistency.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pack finished the weekend with a 2–2 record, competing well throughout and showing the ability to put together strong stretches on both ends of the floor. <span style="text-decoration: underline">The matchup reviewed here is their 64–45 win over Elevate Skills 16U</span>, a game where Pack controlled the tempo and showed flashes of brilliance. There's a lot to unpack with this group, and several players stood out on film. See below for detailed player notes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3618412,"width":"532px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.812450260854187","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/image_76183f.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/image_76183f.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3618412" style="aspect-ratio:1.812450260854187;width:532px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2953947"],"_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-69f3b4e9bf1be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Transition catch &amp; score, nifty lefty finish </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Clever spin out of a double-team, straight-line drive &amp; finger-roll finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pick-pocket on-ball swipe</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Unselfish with the rock, moves the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; shoot 3-pointer on a BLOB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3596909"],"_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-69f3b4e9bf261"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Quality athlete, looks to have long arms</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rebounded hard on both ends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board in traffic, physical putback score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Turnaround score from the right block, elevated over D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scrappy O-board for an extra possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another contested O-board, strong move to the hole, lefty finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board tip-in on his own miss</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-On-ball poke-out steal at the end of the 1st half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-PHYSICAL O-board with 2 defenders glued to him</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Refused to be boxed-out, battled for every ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Caught high-post, reverse pivot, attack, strong-man finish, great score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sticky on-ball defense, forced a jump-shot &amp; blocked it</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scrappy O-board, not afraid of contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sprinted back on defense, tipped pass, resulted in a TO</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2408493"],"_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-69f3b4e9bf2e4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Pass-ahead assist on the 1st possession, smart pass, teammate hit a 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Handles looked good, used a variety of moves to beat the pressure</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Straight line drive, beat multiple defenders, off-balance finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great concentration finishing in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Paint feed assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fed the rock into the zone for paint assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board in heavy traffic, AND1 putback bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made an aware kickout assist to a teammate</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3/4 court pass-ahead dime for a transition dime</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ran the PG, did good work moving the ball and finding shooters</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Patient yet athletic attack, beat 2 defenders, scored at the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive double-moves to beat multiple defenders</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hard vertical cut, catch &amp; fouled, swished both FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; shoot corner 3-ball, smooth</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pesky on-ball defense, moves his feet well laterally </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Left corner catch &amp; shoot 3-pointer, getting hot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Wing catch, rip, attack, got to the rim for the finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lefty finish at the cup, athletic mid-air adjustment</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pushed tempo in transition, acrobatic finish, sick maneuver/adjustment in air</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Opportunistic transition score, used his athleticism to get to the rack</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Mid-drive, 1-handed pull-up J, shooters touch role</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great game from Mr. Burch, very imrpessive</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2952565"],"_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-69f3b4e9bf367"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Sneaky on-ball steal for a TO</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crafty slash &amp; split 2 defenders, soft kiss off the glass score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Corner kick assist to Pistol for a trey</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed some nice moves off the bounce</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Threw accurate 1-handed passes off the dribble</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Wing pass/assist to Naviah for a 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2906128"],"_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-69f3b4e9bf3e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Catch &amp; shoot corner 3-ball to start the game, all net</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fluid &amp; high release, nice-looking shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustled back on defense, blocked a shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High pointed rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ball skills looked good</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another paint catch, turnaround short jumper for 2pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a noteworthy hesi-move when attacking the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Corner catch, rip/attack, baseline floater, impressive take</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Unselfish pass to a cutting Burch, great vision</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-On-ball strip steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board, putback bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic block, timed it perfectly &amp; erased the shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2952566"],"_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-69f3b4e9bf458"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Sneaky O-board for an extra possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Threw skilled &amp; accurate 1-handed passes off the dribble</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustler, quick to dive on the floor for a loose ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Wing catch, drive, baseline runner score w/ a hand in his face</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Snagged an O-board, crashed hard from the outside</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BLOB assist to his brother for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2407814"],"_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-69f3b4e9bf4d3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Elevated well on the jump-ball, got the tip easy, quick jumper</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Reacted well to the ball off the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Caught mid-zone, attacked, fall-away J for 2 points, nice bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strip steal on a teammate's missed FT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Anticipated well to pick off a pass on the wing, sharp reactions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Easy baseline assist to Pistol for a baseline J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Major hustle, diving all over the place for a loose ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sprint out transition score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Left wing triple, cashed it off the dribble</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loose ball steal, in the right place at the right time</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long/lanky arms, has a nice basketball build</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Snagged a steal at half-court, natural reactions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3596916"],"_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-69f3b4e9bf550"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Strong/thick/big</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Contested and altered shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Looked good jumping a ball-screen and switching</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Baseline cut, catch, cashed a 15-footer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Accurate spike pass/assist to Burch for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Easy swing pass/assist to Burch on the wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Corner, catch, pulled the trigger, swished the triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Feathery soft touch, high arcing shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3554001,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a 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