Kindred vs. DGF: Viking Notes

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Prep Hoops Dakotas (PHD) turned on the tape and broke down Saturday's matchup between <strong>Kindred and DGF (MN)</strong>. The Vikings were at home and made a loud statement, delivering a decisive win over the Class AA Rebels.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Entering the game, Kindred held a <strong>10–3 record</strong>, while DGF came in at <strong>14–5</strong>, but it was the Vikings who controlled the action from start to finish. Kindred set the tone early and never let up, rolling through the matchup with a dominant performance on both ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100"><span style="text-decoration: underline">See below for stats, scores, player notes, and takeaways on the Viking ballers</span>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3480945,"width":"197px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"0.9738242179187061","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/image_484f7e.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/image_484f7e.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3480945" style="aspect-ratio:0.9738242179187061;width:197px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Vikings Stats</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">FG</span>: 27/52, 51.9%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">3FG</span>: 9/18, 52%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">FT's</span>: 10/16, 62.5%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Rebounds</span>: 28</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Assists</span>: 21</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Steals</span>: 9 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">SCORES</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">1st</span>: Kidred 26 DGF 4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Half</span>: Kindred 44 DGF 27</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">3rd</span>: Kindred 66 DGF 35</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Final: Kindred 73 DGF 45</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2302277,"width":"383px","height":"auto","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.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2302277" style="width:383px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1484338"],"_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-698826df0be87"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-17 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, 6 steals, 80 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Post entry, lefty shoulder attack, 2-handed WHAM for the first score of game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fouled on a fastbreak lefty attempt, 3rd possession of game, 1/2 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Double team on D, forced TO, strip steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Brings the ball up as PG but also posts up, impossible to match-up with</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ridiculous athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cleaned up the glass, GREAT rebounder</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Skip assist to Iverson from a trey</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Caused a ton of problems on top of the 1-3-1 zone</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cruised down the floor in transition, assist to Maack for an easy score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Swing assist to Iverson for a triple </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ball pressure steal at the top of the zone press, fastbreak, strong 2-foot finish, fouled</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BLOB catch, attack, spin, score over the front of the rim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Threw 1-handed passes with precision</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High-pointed rebounds impressively</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great deep outlet pass like a perfectly thrown fade ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-On-ball rip steal that led to a breakaway 1-handed SLAM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Assist to Whipple in the middle of the zone</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Maack delivered a sweet assist in transition, Brooks slammed a 2-hander</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deep drive down the paint, kickout assist to Iverson for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-On-ball steal in press, attack, sick spin-move, 2-hand JAM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Vertical cut, catch, another 2-handed dunk</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick-handed steal on top of the zone 3/4 court press, easy 1-handed dunk</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rip steal in a double team, another easy dunk</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2573805"],"_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-698826df0bf02"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-11 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 triple, 40 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Southpaw</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board over two Rebels</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Kick-out assist to Iverson for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ran the floor hard, lefty transition finger-roll score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Diagonal cut across the paint, cut &amp; smooth finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hard baseline attack, pulled up for short baseline J, fouled, 1/2, made both, but there was a lane violation on Vikes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked off a pass in the middle of the zone like a FS or middle LB in football</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed me with his footwork multiple times</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Short corner catch, attack, kiss off the glass for an AND1 bucket vs. the Rebel zone, hit FT for a 3pt play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked off a pass on the backside of the defense </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition attack, sweet bounce pass to Bakko for a dunk</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cut to the corner, catch &amp; shooter triple, Iverson with the dime</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Inside-out assist to Hesse for a 3-ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive &amp; kick, hit Hesse for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1632736"],"_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-698826df0bf51"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-9 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 37.5 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quality length &amp; athleticism</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Deflect pass in zone D, forced a TO</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Altered/changed a shot at the basket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Vertical cut to the hoop, fouled going up, 1/2 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BLOB assist to Bakko</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Assist to Hesse for triple, nice inside out pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Altered another shot, uses his long arms effectively</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board on his own miss, lefty AND1 putback score, hit FT for 3pt play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Mid-zone catch, fall-away jumper, shooters touch roll </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong attack, fouled in traffic, hit 1/2 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustler, plays hard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Downhill attack, jump stop, kiss off the glass for 2pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1332143"],"_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-698826df0bf9c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-19 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 75 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-16 first-quarter points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Doubled on the wing, somehow got the ball to Bakko in the paint for a dunk</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; shoot triple in the 1stQ, Maack with the dime</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Corner catch, pulled the trigger &amp; hit another 3, Bakko w/ the assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; hit triple in the 1st quarter, hot start</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sweet assist to a cutting Maack, put it into a tight window</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked off a pass in the zone press, easy steal into an easy breakaway score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Back-to-back steals, closed on the pass like a safety, transition push, fouled, 2/2 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Stepped up in transition D and took a charge, took a hard hit in the chest</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another three in the 1stQ, inside-out pass, cash money for Iverson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Short corner feed &amp; assist to Maack for a zone bucket </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Corner assist to Maack for a triple to start the 3rd</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Corners 3 swish early in the 3rd, Bakko with the dime</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dime to a cutting Bakko for a 2-handed dunk</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2711418"],"_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-698826df0bfe5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-13 points, 1 reboud, 1 assists, 1 steal, 100 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-New to the starting lineup on Saturday</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Came out of nowhere to say the ball from going OOB, tipped to a teammate for an extra possession on 1st play of the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked off pass on 1st defensive possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crack-back cut, catch &amp; drained a triple, nice pass from Whipple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fouled on a 3pt attempt, 2/3 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; shoot triple from right wing, Maack with the assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ran the floor hard, transition score early in the 4th</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch &amp; shoot 3ball top of key, Maack w/ the assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3481039"],"_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-6988dc4f6212f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 50 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice-sized soph</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Assist from the middle of the zone out to Iverson for a triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board &amp; putback bucket as the 1stQ buzzer sounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another O-board, this one in the 4th</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2987717"],"_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-6988dc4f62198"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-On-ball steal in the zone press</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3481878"],"_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-6988ee2e37aec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Knocked down a baseline jumper late in the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3178806,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/ClassABasketball.jpg"><img 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