Sacred Hoops 17U-Player Notes-PH 2K26

Prep Hoops Dakotas did not have eyes in the gym for this one, but we caught up on the tape to break down [program_tooltip program_id='2075302' first='Sacred' last='Hoops'] big win over Sanford in 2K26 action, and this one was worth the film study. It marked the second time this group has gotten the best of Sanford, and it came the hard way, in a battle that went right down to the wire.   The first half was tied at 31-31, and while it wasn't the cleanest half of basketball, both squads battled hard, answered every run, and made positive plays on both ends of the floor throughout. Sanford brought it, but [program_tooltip program_id='2075302' first='Sacred' last='Hoops'] proved to be the tougher type in crunch time, making more winning plays down the stretch to pull away and secure the victory.   This is a talented group, and the film backed that up. Below are the player notes and observations on who stood out in this one.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/image_d39645.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/image_d39645.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3692248" style="aspect-ratio:2.3760046367851624;width:503px;height:auto" /></a></figure>   [program_tooltip program_id='2075302' first='Sacred' last='Hoops'] 17U   <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:1.5221131464426678;width:225px;height:auto" /></a></figure>    -Long, strong, physical, works his tail off   -Help-D steal, coast-to-coast push, lefty layup score   -Poke-out steal in transition   -Inside catch, AND1 finish   -On-ball rip steal   -Attack the rim and fouled 1/2 FT's   -Fouled at the rim 1/2 FT's   -Wild hustle and crazy save to keep the ball going OOB, assist for a 3ball   -Fast up-tempo score, quick-twitch catch & score   -Inside-out assist to Shooter for a triple, great awareness   -Showed off his athleticism & timing with a SWAT, impressive block   -Catch & score in transition, lefty finish   -Flash, catch, highlight reel 2-handed dunk!     -Young buck playing up in 17U   -Noteworthy athlete, moves well, strong & well-put-together   -Bouncy, won the opening tip with ease   -Noteworthy skills, threw accurate lefty passes off the dribble   -Baseline drive, fouled at the rim, hit 1/2 FT's   -Cover a ton of ground slashing, impressive body control around the hoop   -Help D, attacked the slasher & erased the shot   -Impressive rebounding over the opposition   -Post score, used pivots nicely, shot-fake, step-through bucket   -Strong drive & score from the left side, finisher from just outside the paint w/ D in his face   -Slash & score, lefty finish, coordination & body control are next-level, more impressive than a dunk   -Drive across the paint, highlight finish, brought the ball from his hip to the rim, smart about keeping the ball from the D   -Alley-oop lob in transition, catch & finish   -Catch & score in transition     -Long & lanky   -Left-handed southpaw   -Hustle O-board in traffic     -Shoots lefty but is great with both hands (dribbling, passing, finishing)   -Quick & shifty   -Pesky on-ball defender   -Transition assist to Kjerstad for a triple   -Drive & kick to Kjerstad   -Crafty step-through score   -1/2 FT's late first half   -Showed a sick spin move, tough to stay in front of that   -Transition push, underhand shovel dime to Brooks   -Pressure D in the full-court, steal & assist for a dunk     -Easy transition score, righty inside hand score   -Hard take to the cup, fouled, 2/2 FT's   -Assist to Kjerstad for a jumper   -Beautiful touch pass in transition to Brooks for a score   -Run-out bucket, fast in uptempo     -Drilled a transition 3ball, catch & shoot   -Hit home a tough middy pull-up from the left elbow, 5 straight points   -On-ball steal, scrappy D   -Sneaky steal in the halfcourt   -Catch & cash 3ballm MJ w/ the assist   -3ball catch & shoot, cash   -Drive & score, D in his face, tough score   -Catch & shoot 3ball, first score of the 2nd half   -Sick alley-oop lob pass in transition to Walter, great touch     -LONG, nice basketball build   -Runs the floor extremely well, fouled at the cup, hit both 2/2   -Rebounded over the opposition   -Transition assist to Jett   -Knocked down a fadeaway J from 11', tough shot to stop   -Baseline slash, super impressive reverse layup score, used his long arms, noteworthy hangtime   -Hard slash on the left side, fouled going up, hit both, 2/2   -Soft & easy release on his shot   -Catch & shoot 3-ball from the top of the key, all net, smooth as butter   -Drilled a three-ball, another catch & shoot score   -Fouled on a corner 3, hit 2/3 FT's    <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/image_7febcc.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/image_7febcc.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3692249" /></a></figure>

Prep Hoops Dakotas did not have eyes in the gym for this one, but we caught up on the tape to break down Sacred Hoops big win over Sanford in 2K26 action, and this one was worth the film study. It marked the second time this group has gotten the best of Sanford, and it came the hard way, in a battle that went right down to the wire.