Dakotas Film Room

It's time to pop in the tape. <a href="https://x.com/DaksHoops" data-type="link" data-id="https://x.com/DaksHoops">DakHoops</a> is back in the film room, breaking down clips, offering feedback, and highlighting the things we like from a group of talented players across the region.   In this edition, we're focusing on 7 ballers, six from North Dakota and one from South Dakota. Interestingly enough, it looks like one of these players may be headed across the border to Minnesota in the near future, which means this could be one of the last times we get to break down his game while he's still considered a Dakotas guy. Enjoy him while we can. As always, our goal here isn't just to point out the flashy plays, it's to give real feedback on what stands out on film as these guys continue to develop their games. Let's get into it.   Dakotas Film Room    -Versatile, hardworking athlete, makes plays in & out, finishes w/ both hands   -Blocks shots & protects the rim, forces turnovers, runs the floor very well   -Sees the floor well, shares the ball, soft touch, can fit it into tight windows   -Does great work around hoop, impressive cutter, great spacing w/ the ball   -Good feet around the hoop, no problem finishing in a congested paint   -Nice long outlets passes, tough on O-glass, downhill slasher, gets 2 feet in paint   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/corbin_jw/status/2087962787029061679 </div></figure>     -Nice size on wing, multi-dimensional scorer, hurts you in a variety of ways   -Showed some sweet moves when attacking the basket & scoring in traffic   -Has a fluid jump shot, buttery-smooth release, plays with tempo & pace   -Changes speeds & direction well to keep D off balance, uses leverage   -Impressive left-handed finisher, has a sweet pull-up game, in-rhythm shooter   -Deadly from 3-point land, hits them in transition & halfcourt, deep range   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/dawsondavis0/status/2087878968045093038 </div></figure>     -Eye-catching and noteworthy length for a wing/shooting guard   -Not just a 3-shooter like I thought, can put it on the floor & create buckets   -Quick release on his jumper, his pull-up game looks nice, hard to guard   -Not afraid to take a charge, elevates & hits shots over the defense   -Major matchup problem with his length and scoring ability from all levels   -Smooth shooting stroke, effortless release, shot looks the same from FT to NBA range   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Kael_Nix_3/status/2012936847668744672 </div></figure>     -I really like his length, looks to have a nice frame where he can add muscle   -Outstanding in the catch & shoot game, needs little room to get shot off   -Hits shots off the catch, dribble, and handoffs, reacts well to the defense   -Can also score off the bounce with runners/floaters, jumpers, layups   -Smart with shot fakes, uses screens well, needs to be accounted for   -Never ending range, hits from NBA depth, spaces & spreads the defense   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Buhr_Kole30/status/2087692312503607579 </div></figure>     -Noteworthy length for an incoming sophomore guard/wing   -3-level point producer, hits the 3ball, nails middy jumpers, scores at hoop   -Hits the triple off the catch & pull-up, has extended shooting range   -Uses his length/body well around the hoop, uses both hands around the rim   -Opportunistic, gets 2nd chance points & scores/finishes in traffic   -Runner/floater looks good, has a variety of dribble moves to create space   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/payton_a0/status/2079243356199141794 </div></figure>     -Knockdown three-point shooter, lets it fly with a good base & a hair trigger   -Shooting range runs way deep, cashes in from NBA & college depths   -Creates off the bounce, finds shooters on arc, dishes assists when attacking   -Creates turnovers, makes positive plays in transition, opportunistic scorer   -Uses screens, executes, spaces the floor, reads & reacts to the defense   -Multi-level scorer, sniper from 3, legit from mid-range & finishes at the cup   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Payton_S10/status/2087930717669880110 </div></figure>     -LONG, lanky, runs like a deer, and jumps like a kangaroo   -Impressive athlete, glides to the rim, bouncy above-the-rim-finisher   -A headache of a matchup because of his length, mobility, in & out scoring   -Outstanding in transition, covers a ton of ground, versatile/flexible finisher   -Shooting range extends beyond the arc, high arcing & soft touch shot   -Sounds like he is heading to MN (ISM Basketball Academy)   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/treasure_toja/status/2084251645580280144 </div></figure>    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><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" /></a></figure>

It's time to pop in the tape. DakHoops is back in the film room, breaking down clips, offering feedback, and highlighting the things we like from a group of talented players across the region.