Team 3 Player Notes: Daks Frosh Showcase

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The Prep Hoops Dakotas Freshman Showcase</strong> brought together a talented group of 9th graders from across the region at the Impact Sports Center in Sioux Falls. We watched the event live and saw plenty of intriguing young talent make their mark throughout the day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now, we're going back through the film to take a closer look at the players who stood out and break down what caught our attention. After covering <strong>Team 1</strong> and <strong>Team 2</strong>, we now turn our focus to <strong>Team 3</strong> and another group of young ballers worth highlighting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are our <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Team 3 Player Notes</span></strong> from the Daks Frosh Showcase.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3762643,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/image_99281f.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/image_99281f.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3762643" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3762644,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/image_75a509.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/image_75a509.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3762644" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Team 3</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3627088"],"_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-6a9f8182251ca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Drive &amp; kick, drew the help &amp; found Dolan for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Easy reversal to Dolan who hit a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-In the perfect spot as Rohby saved a ball, catch &amp; score on the block</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extra pass assist to Rohby for a jumper</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ball skills looked good, threw 1-handed passes accurately </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made an aware and effective assist in transition to the shooter from Dickinson </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Snagged an O-board, good job tracking it down</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2848421"],"_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-6a9f81822523c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Catch &amp; shoot 3-pointer to start the game and that was from DEEP</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fast, agile, shifty, quick</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Elevated for a D-board, off to the races, coast-to-coast, righty inside-hand layup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He really gets to the rim in a hurry</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pickpocket steal in full-court press D, score at the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays with great pace in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Active hands on-ball D, deflected a pass &amp; created a steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blow-by drive, beat 2 defender, he is just too fast, layup at the rack</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic lefty slash &amp; finish to end the first half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loose ball steal, opportunistic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another slash &amp; score, split two defenders, score at the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fast-paced drive to the rim, AND1 finish, hit the FT for a 3pt play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Full-court press steal, plays nasty on-ball D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dirty crossover to get deep into the paint, another smooth score at the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-DHO to Waters for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another ridiculous drive &amp; score, AND1 finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3730788"],"_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-6a9f81822528d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Elevates well, he really got up on the jump ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustler, plays hard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive &amp; score, split two defenders, soft lay-in</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick-handed steal in the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gathered in a long O-board &amp; extra possession that led to a score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loose ball steal and quickly pushed in transition the other way</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Battled for an O-board, used his strength to secure the rock</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2850058"],"_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-6a9f8182252d7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Impressive contested catch in traffic, looked like a WR</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board, high-pointed the ball perfectly</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has some nice size and versatility </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-DHO, catch, 3-ball from the left wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gobbled up an O-board for an extra possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2856731"],"_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-6a9f818225323"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Sharp assist to a cutting teammate, good vision &amp; touch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made some nice plays slashing left &amp; right</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked off a pass in helpside D, transition assist going to the other way</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; cash corner 3, Dolan with the assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2831956"],"_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-6a9f818225367"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Noteworthy size with a silky smooth shooting stroke</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; shoot cash from the right wing, 3-ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loose ball steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Easy assist to Herber who got to the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed a 3-ball from the top of the key, shoots with great balance</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Vertical cut, catch, and score at the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked off pass in help defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong crash &amp; O-board, kick assist out to Donlin for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extra pass assist to Rohby for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2411639"],"_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-6a9f8182253af"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Southpaw baller</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sneaky slash, fouled on the block going up, drilled the FT</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fearless does not seem bothered going against bigger guys</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board, in the right spot at the right time</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another offensive board</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Run-out transition, layup with a hand in his face</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extra effort to save a ball from going OOB, got it to Bakken for a bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strip steal when an opponent was going up for a shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pull-up 15' baseline J, swish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Opportunistic run-out transition righty layup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed a middy pull-up in transition, got the team out of a scoring drought </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; shoot 3-ball from extended range, this lefty can shoot it</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3755379"],"_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-6a9f8182253f3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Drive &amp; kick, hit his ND teammate for a 3-ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Offensive board in heavy traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3/4 dime in transition, impressive strength to throw it that far and great accuracy </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High-quality ball skills (handles &amp; passing)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Contested O-board in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Racked up another O-board, in the correct spot when the ball came off the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3762645,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/image_f212f4.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/image_f212f4.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3762645" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->