More Ballers To Watch: Daks Sophomore ID Camp

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The countdown to the <strong>Dakotas Sophomore ID Camp</strong> keeps rolling — <strong>Saturday, August 29th</strong> at <strong>Impact Sports Center</strong> in Sioux Falls, <strong>3:00–7:00 PM</strong>, and the roster keeps getting deeper. If you're still on the fence, don't wait much longer — spots are filling up, and code <strong>MICHAEL26PH25OFF</strong> will still get you a discount at checkout.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is round two of our preview, and there's plenty more talent worth digging into. We're back with another group of sophomores who've caught our eye — names that deserve a closer look before Saturday rolls around. Best of luck to every baller taking the floor next weekend. PHD and <a href="https://x.com/DaksHoops" data-type="link" data-id="https://x.com/DaksHoops">@DaksHoops</a> can't wait to see it all unfold.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><a href="https://events.prephoops.com/e/2348/register/dakotas-sophomore-id-camp">Click Here for registration.</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3730508,"width":"237px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/image_466101.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/image_466101.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3730508" style="width:237px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3730514,"width":"237px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.6034930865994386","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/image_bb78ae.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/image_bb78ae.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3730514" style="aspect-ratio:1.6034930865994386;width:237px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">More Ballers To Watch: Daks Sophomore ID Camp</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2437986"],"_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-6a8bb220ce252"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Seems to always play well when I watch, high skill-level, smart, shot-maker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Interested if he looks much bigger/stronger since I last watched in-person</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Is Bruns the best lead guard and shooter at the event? How does is d hold up?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3441098"],"_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-6a8bb220ce2b9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Known as a gifted and talented offensive ball player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Excited to see him live for the first time, should be one of the better shooters</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What type of athlete is he? Can he hang with the top athletes?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2481885"],"_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-6a8b740d5019c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Eye-catching athlete, moves different than most, runs &amp; jumps extremely well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Matchup problem with scoring ability from every level</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Is the top athlete in the gym?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2858854"],"_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-6a8bb220ce330"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Nice length, who should some intrigue in club ball with NPD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good moves around the basket, interested in his physicality level vs. BIGs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Is he scoring inside and out? How much time does he spend inside vs. out?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2501053"],"_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-6a8bb220ce377"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Played well last fall at the frosh Showcase, makes positive plays as a slasher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Excited to see how his game has grown and evolved</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How does he measure up to the top athletes? Has he added any inches?</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-6a8bb220ce3be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Had a solid club season playing up in 16U, improved overall game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Can score the rock in a variety of ways, crafty and creative</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Is he playing with confidence/aggressivness and hitting shots?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2907729"],"_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-6a8bb220ce402"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Great length on the wing, known as a sharply skilled player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I am interested to see how he shoots the rock and if he gets to the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How does he move his feet on defense? Is he a legit threat from 3?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2820492"],"_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-6a8bb220ce446"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Very skilled ball player, smooth with the rock, gifted offensively </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Handles are impressive, serious scorer, knockdown jump shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How does he hold on on defense vs. bigger/aggressive guards?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2400957"],"_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-6a8bb220ce489"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Quality length on the wing, hoops with confidence, agressive</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scoring threat from all levels, 3-shooter, create going to the basket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Does he share the ball and create looks for others?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2513466"],"_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-6a8bb220ce4c9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Big and strong build, very physical, does not shy from contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive athlete, Hhs been a bit raw in the past, interested in his skills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How is his passing and ball-handling? Scoring on the block w/ good footwork?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2484209"],"_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-6a8bb220ce50c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Has legit scoring ability, left-hander who can stroke the 3-ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He can slash for profit, boards well, improved on D, all-around player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How is he on defense? Does he stay with the top athletes and the AA ballers?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3730860,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/image_796503.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/image_796503.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3730860" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->