DaksHoops Gym Rat Review

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"200"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:200">We're right in the heart of AAU season, with gyms packed, rankings shifting, and young hoopers continuing to make names for themselves across the region. But while the spring action rolls on, we thought it would be a perfect time to glance in the rearview mirror and show some love to a few ballers who deserve extra attention for what they put on film during the high school season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">That's where <em><a href="https://x.com/DaksHoops" id="https://x.com/DaksHoops">DaksHoops</a> Gym Rat Review</em> comes in. Prep Hoops Dakotas is teaming up with DaksHoops to break down the tape, revisit standout moments, and spotlight players whose games deserve a deeper look. From footwork and pace to shot-making, IQ, toughness, and overall feel, we're diving into the details that make these players special beyond just the stat sheet or highlight clip.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">This isn't just about reposting mixtapes or flashy plays — it's about appreciating the little things, evaluating the film, and recognizing the hoopers who consistently impacted games throughout North Dakota and South Dakota. Some names are already well known, while others are still emerging, but all of them earned a shoutout with the way they competed and produced on the court.</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3637911,"width":"291px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/image_12f4e6.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/image_12f4e6.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3637911" style="width:291px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Gym Rat Review</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2052770"],"_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-6a054f5b196b9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Impressive shooting stroke, I like his follow-through</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deadeye from downtown, deep range &amp; accurate</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a great pull-up jump shot, fluid elevation &amp; release</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Attacks the defense with intentionality &amp; purpose</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sets his feet quickly in catch &amp; shoot situations</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 finisher, looks good finishing after contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Score with left &amp; right around the rack &amp; splits the D going to the hoop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks good attacking in the PNR game, changes speeds &amp; creates space</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Beauthorpe223/status/2037682738900123872","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Beauthorpe223/status/2037682738900123872 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2713003"],"_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-6a05420092b72"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-He can certainly cash the 3-point ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks to be an instinctual ball player, smart cuts, pesky defensive plays</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deep shooting range, especially for a 2029</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made some smart &amp; pretty passes, sees the floor well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scores w/ both hands around the hoop &amp; can finish after contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has some crafty moves inside the arc, reacts smartly to the defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like how he attacks close-outs &amp; finishes with creativity </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/cbuchholz4/status/2048960431360761998","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/cbuchholz4/status/2048960431360761998 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2132818"],"_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-6a05420092be1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-High-level shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Very impressive in the space &amp; shoot game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Moves well w/o the ball, great feet &amp; fluidity</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Executes, uses screen effectively </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extended deep range, hits the downtown 3-pointers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustler, hoops hard, makes scrappy positive plays</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough kid, not afraid to give him his body &amp; take a charge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/HaydenHeier3/status/2052208710517211205","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/HaydenHeier3/status/2052208710517211205 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2412094"],"_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-6a051e88b664f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-PURE SHOOTER</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-His range runs waaaay deep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sharp instincts &amp; timing for blocked shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart with shot fakes, head fakes, jabs, knows how to create space</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lethal shooting off the catch, fluid stroke with good feet</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Also very effective pulling the trigger off the dribble</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Can score going to the basket, create finisher &amp; uses his length well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Buhr_Kole30/status/2051515470889570710","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Buhr_Kole30/status/2051515470889570710 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2132824"],"_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-6a05420092c62"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Hits triples of the catch, bounce, and step-back</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Soft high arcing accurate shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quality middy pull-up J, does not need much room to get his shot off</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks good slashing downhill, takes advantage of angles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High quickly crossover &amp; between-the-legs move, changes speeds nicely</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Makes impressive passes, finds the open man, sets up guys for open looks </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big/strong, covers a good amount of ground when attacking, up to 6'5", great pull-up J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Lukeflynnjensen/status/2051669021112586506","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Lukeflynnjensen/status/2051669021112586506 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2106993"],"_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-6a054f5b1972f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">-Changes the game with his height/length</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Above the rim finisher, scores well in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Runs the floor extremely well, good hands &amp; feet</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Capable from beyond the arc, can score from all 3-levels</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like his soft scoring touch in the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Effective spin &amp; turnaround move, no problem scoring over the D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy timing &amp; anticipation for blocking &amp; altering shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/NelsonDecoteau3/status/2041298989514137871","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/NelsonDecoteau3/status/2041298989514137871 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1272514,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/08/PHD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/08/PHD.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-1272514" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->