Team 2 Player Notes: Daks Frosh Showcase

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>A week ago, the Impact Sports Center in Sioux Falls was packed with some of the Dakotas' most intriguing young basketball talent</strong> as the Prep Hoops Dakotas Freshman Showcase gave 9th graders from across the region a chance to compete and showcase their games. From skilled guards and shot-makers to athletic wings and versatile bigs, there was no shortage of talent on display throughout the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The day started with 3-on-3 action before moving into 5-on-5 play, giving players different opportunities to make an impact and show what they could bring to the floor. We've already highlighted <strong>Team 1</strong>, and now it's time to take a closer look at <strong>Team 2</strong> and the players who caught our attention during the 5-on-5 competition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's dive into the <strong>Team 2 Player Notes</strong> from a great day of freshman basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3759368,"width":"259px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/image_fa024e.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/image_fa024e.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3759368" style="width:259px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3759369,"width":"258px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.5208506703652336","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/image_83f418.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/image_83f418.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3759369" style="aspect-ratio:1.5208506703652336;width:258px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Team 2</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2861870"],"_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-6a9ba65f50c8c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">#789</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Long guard with great handles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed with his change of speeds when attacking</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; shoot 3-ball from the top of the key, good-looking stroke</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-On-ball pressure defense, forced a TO up by halfcourt</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked a shot in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crossed up a defender, got to the rim, AND1 finger-roll finish, hit FT for a 3pt play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed off impressive double &amp; triple moves to create space</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; shoot triple, shooters touch roll, too soft, it had to go in</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Point-blank catch and score on the left block</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled a deep pull-up 3-ball coming off a BS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Step-back 3-ball from deep, swish, super tough shot w/ hand in face </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive steal in press D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pull-up 3 from the deep left wing, another swish, really feeling it in 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great find to Hoffman in the paint for a bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2915373"],"_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-6a9ba65f50cef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">#783</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board and then an assist, nice possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice hustle for an O-board and extra possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sneaky slash &amp; score, kiss off the glass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-1/2 FT's with 39 secs on the clock</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2410136"],"_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-6a9ba65f50d39"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">#775</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Elevated well for a rebound, took off in transition, coast-to-coast speed</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Handles look sharp, nice moves</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed good hustle for an offensive rebound</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive driver/slasher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good ball skills, threw accurate lefty pass off the dribble</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Excellent left-handed hesi move, got into the paint, floater score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Easy left-handed layup in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good eyes to find a cutting Jonah for a score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Downhill drive, broke down the D, floater over the front of the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Swished a 3-ball near the top of the key</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3734865"],"_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-6a9ba65f50d81"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">#820</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong, well-built, impressive size</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blue-collar worker, tough kid</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shares the ball, sets legit screens</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Double-move on the block, good feet, kiss off the glass for 2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like how quickly he hit the outlet after securing a D-rebound</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board on a missed FT, got it to Libis for a score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cut, catch, flipped it up off the glass for a bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2850047"],"_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-6a9ba65f50dc8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">#794</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lanky &amp; long, versatile</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scrappy, got on the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loose ball pick-up, inside out assist to Ganser for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board in traffic, used his length</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crafty jumper for 8-feet, elevated over the D, high release on his shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board &amp; smooth putback bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rebounded well &amp; held his box-outs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked a shot to end the game and stop the comeback</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3068475"],"_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-6a9ba65f50e0c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">#774</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Snagged a long O-board, quick reactions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-1/2 court transition dime, good look</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board over the opposition, perfect timing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another O-board, this kid is scrapy!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart and unselfish inside-out assist, hit Ganser for a 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Snagged another O-board, always battling</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Collected an O-board, has a nose for the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Wow, another offensive rebound &amp; extra possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Terrific at reading the ball in the air &amp; off the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Swing assist to Hudson for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2856844"],"_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-6a9ba65f50e4c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">#815</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has some serious moves, impressive hesi &amp; stepback</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive to mid-paint, high arcing &amp; soft runner score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-On-ball rip steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked a shot when playing helpside D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Attacked, spin-move into a fall away J, tough move, hard to stop that old-man move, crafty</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a nasty inside-out fake-crossover</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; cash from the left corner, all net</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Elevated well for boards, aggressive rebounder</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive to mid-paint, middy pull-up cash, effortless &amp; soft release</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Confident, hoops like a serious competitor </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked a shot vs. a much bigger player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive, spin, pull-up, hand in his face &amp; still hit, hung in the air for a long time before he pulled the trigger</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Diagonal slash to the right block, used body well, kept shoulders parallel to backboard, smooth lay-in</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Came off a ball-screen, blew through 2 defenders, easy rack score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Steal in press D, great find to Ganser for an easy score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rip steal in press D, good hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition assist to Alberts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slipped a BS, caught &amp; drilled a mid-paint floater</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2417332"],"_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-6a9ba65f50e8a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">#796</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ridiculous length, major player to watch going forward</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Runs the floor well for youngster at that length</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Unselfish kickout assist for a triple, nice underhand toss</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Post-feed assist, this big man sees the floor &amp; delivers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Set an effective BS for Hoffman, got him room for a score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like the look of his shot from the perimeter, mechanics look clean</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Makes the extra pass, quick to find the open man</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another good ball-screen, freed up Ganser for an open shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive 1-handed assist in transtion</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ball skills are impressive for a 6'6" frosh</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3759371,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/image_de826f.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/image_de826f.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3759371" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->