SD Identity Hoops Master Class

<p>The [program_tooltip program_id='2145852' first='SD' last='Identity'] Hoops Master Class was held at the Impact Sports Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on June 14th. It really was a “Master Class”. The athletes that attended received a holistic basketball experience to grow from.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_0673.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_0673.jpeg?w=731" alt="" class="wp-image-2462568" /></a></figure>   <p>Professional player developmental coach/trainer Zac Boster was a wealth of knowledge for the athletes, with advanced and detailed on-court skill training and offensive techniques. He was very serious and professional in his approach and technique to training these athletes. He wasn't cutting corners and the athletes realized that. <br></p>   <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_0635.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_0635.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2462570" /></a></figure>   <p>University of South Dakota and Texas Tech alum, and current pro player, Matt Mooney, was a great resource for the athletes to get in the mind and experiences of an athlete that has played at the highest level of basketball. You can find out more information on Matt Mooney and his vision at www.mattmooney.net.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_0632.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_0632.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2462572" /></a></figure>   <p>Boom Athletics came and spoke to the athletes about optimal nutrition and training practices for optimal performance on the court. They were a great resource of knowledge and detail for the aspiring college athletes. Being a great basketball player takes detail and discipline in your nutrition, training, sleep, and everyday living. It takes more than just training on the basketball court, and Boom Athletics explained that well. You can find more information on Boom Athletics at www.boom-athletics.com</p>   <figure class="wp-block-image alignleft size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_0157_0aeaa3.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/06/IMG_0157_0aeaa3.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2462584" /></a></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><br><br></h2>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/spencerc_ph/status/1801711282241871924?s=61 </div></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stock-Risers and Notes</h2>   <ul> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2338060' first='Memphis' last='Bylander'] was showing off his bounce and vertical all day long. If he had a chance, he was going to be dunking the ball.</li> </ul>   <ul> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1263155' first='Luke' last='Bruns'] looked his normal self and was comfortably making plays and shots all day. <br></li>   <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1263164' first='Maverick' last='Nelson']'s offensive game is evolving and he's getting more comfortable in a scoring and assertive role.</li> </ul>   <ul> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1641210' first='Parker' last='Graff'] of Wessington Springs showed an elite skill set and scoring and shot-making ability. He looked quick and explosive. Scoring the ball seems natural to him.</li> </ul>   <ul> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1641207' first='Cole' last='Kooiker']'s stock is on the rise as one of the top shooters in the state. He showed quickness with the ball and was making shots consistently.</li> </ul>   <ul> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1263165' first='Aiden' last='Costain']'s offensive game looked much better than I had him tabbed as. He was an efficient left-handed finisher around the hoop. Looked really good.</li> </ul>   <ul> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1656544' first='Kellen' last='Artz'] is very long and makes an impact on the defensive side as a rim protector and shot-blocker. I thought he was moving fairly well. Dunks the ball easy and finished at the hoop.</li> </ul>   <ul> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1263161' first='Maverick' last='LeBrun'] looks bigger than I thought he was. He has a big 6'4” frame from the wing and he was shooting the ball well.</li> </ul>   <ul> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1656545' first='Dylan' last='Runestad'] of Baltic raised his stock by his ability to finish at the hoop. More dynamic than I thought.</li> </ul>   <ul> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1641478' first='Stellen' last='Larson'] looks like he's been a frequent visitor to the weight room and working on his frame. Solid build with a strong lower half.</li> </ul>   <p>Let's close things out with the players getting up for some dunks!</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/spencerc_ph/status/1801647458381930770?s=61 </div></figure>

The SD Identity Hoops Master Class was held at the Impact Sports Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on June 14th. It really was a “Master Class”. The athletes that attended received a holistic basketball experience to grow from.