Daks Frosh Showcase: Team 1 Player Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The Prep Hoops Dakotas Freshman Showcase </strong>went down this past weekend at the Impact Sports Center in Sioux Falls, bringing together a talented group of young hoopers from across the region. The talent level was impressive, with plenty of competitive and entertaining basketball played throughout the event. The action featured 3-on-3 play before transitioning into 5-on-5 competition, giving players opportunities to showcase their skills in different settings. In this article, we shift our focus to the 5-on-5 action and specifically <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Team 1</span></strong>, providing notes and insight on the players who stood out and made an impact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3729219,"width":"273px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.5239424334932403","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/freshman-showcase-crop-869x570-1787345189.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/freshman-showcase-crop-869x570-1787345189.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-3729219" style="aspect-ratio:1.5239424334932403;width:273px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3642351,"width":"274px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.5220774678674478","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes-crop-823x540-1774382521-crop-800x525-1779122312.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes-crop-823x540-1774382521-crop-800x525-1779122312.jpg?w=799" alt="" class="wp-image-3642351" style="aspect-ratio:1.5220774678674478;width:274px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2864069"],"_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-6a981c38862a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Quality athlete, fast &amp; quick</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hard O-board crash from the arc, snagged a board for an extra possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Easy swing assist to Holen for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Swing pass assist for a triple, Lane was finding the shooters</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BLOB assist to a cutting teammate</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Passed the ball well in transition, hit guys ahead, drove &amp; found shooters</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Snuck in under the hoop for an offensive board vs. the BIGs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sweet transition assist to Blaze late in the game, sharp vision</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Clutch steal with 6.6 secs on the clock</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3416047"],"_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-6a989d6e5daa6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Well-built athlete for a 9th grader</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong slash, got to the block, fouled going up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shimmy &amp; shake drive, easy score over the front of the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ankle-breaking crossover, at the rim again for another layup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deep drive, smart inside-out assist to a teammate for a 3-ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash from the wing, 2-feet in the paint, sick pivot &amp; step-through score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Physical, resilient, and skilled for a 6'1" guard/wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked &amp; contested shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like his handles and double moves</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hard crash, collected an O-board</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Walled up nicely in front of the rim, forced a miss w/o fouling</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tight defense on the paint, picked off pass in traffic when they needed a TO</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 physical score late, hit the FT for a 3pt play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3730626"],"_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-6a989d6e5db2e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-In-rhythm catch &amp; shoot 3-ball from the left wing, SWISH</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shooting form looks impressive</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; cash corner, true &amp; to the mark</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played solid on-ball D, cut off slasher multiple times &amp; took away counter moves</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Trailed into the O-flow, catch &amp; cashed an NBA 3, feelin it!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extra effort hustle to save a ball from going OOB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Super impressive slash, shot, drive, hesi, used body to protect, shoulders square, high arcing kiss off glass, awesome finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3729742"],"_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-6a989d6e5dba8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Sticks out with his length/long arms</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Heavily contested O-board, sharp assist after to a cutting teammate</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another O-board, works hard for the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great read on defense, leaped up &amp; picked off a pass w/ 2-hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Awesome block, timed it perfectly, extended his body fully &amp; erased</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Full-court catch, attack the rack, fouled going up, stepped up &amp; hit the FT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BLOB cut, catch, score, great possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tipped pass very late, forced a monster TO on a BLOB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2758428"],"_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-6a981c38862d9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Strip steal on a slasher, good hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled an NBA depth 3-pointer, nothing but the bottom of the net</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board in traffic for an extra possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick trigger, shoots with confidence</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Vertical cut, catch, quick floater score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made the easy pass to the wing, assist on a teammates triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Swing assist to Karn for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2417330"],"_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-6a981c38862fa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Snagged an O-board, good vision after to hit a cutter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Used his long arms to tip/block a shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Offensive rebound, sharp assist after, good awareness </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Runs the floor well, can grab a board and go coast to coast</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Downhill slash off a DHO, showed his speed to the rim, fouled going up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Charity stripe swish, shot looks dang good, high &amp; soft release</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-D-rebound, coast-to-coast, fancy footwork finish in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another fast-paced transition score, finished across the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knocked down a sick fall-away J from 10-feet, high arcing soft shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3-ball right wing w/ a hand in his face, getting hot in the 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3737644"],"_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-6a989d6e5dc6b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Left-handed southpaw</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Opportunistic long O-board for an extra possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick swing assist to a teammate for a triple, good ball movement </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hard recovery on a shooter, got a tip, forced a miss on a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Patient drive to the rack, protected ball w/ his body, scored w/ 3 guys on him</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sneaky lefty drive, got to the block, fooled a couple defenders, flip-in score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-On-ball steal, up-tempo push the other way, fouled &amp; hit the FT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3735655"],"_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-6a981c388631a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Catch on the wing, sweet hesi-move, slash to the right block, fouled going up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lanky, moves well, mobile athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shot looked good from the FT-line, all net</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch at the top of the key, direct drive, floater score from mid-paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Help-D steal, broke on the ball &amp; picked it off, looked like a FS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good work tracking down a long O-board</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2882556"],"_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-6a981c3886338"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Crafty spin-move to shake the defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive down broadway, high-arcing floater score for 2 pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drained a triple on an inside-out pass, Blaze with the assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3756553,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/image_503d96.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/image_503d96.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3756553" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->