Oct 29, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz guard Rodney Hood (5) controls the ball during the second half against the Houston Rockets at EnergySolutions Arena. The Rockets won 104-93. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Shortly after the Utah Jazz saw their 2014-15 NBA season come to an end, it was revealed that Utah Jazz sharpshooter Rodney Hood was already hard at work in preparation for next season. Working out at IMG Academy with other NBA players, Hood has been doing two-a-day sessions to remain in game shape.

In recent days, Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders has given us a glimpse of Hood continuing his offseason prep work. Here is Hood working on his step-back jumper, more or less abusing Orlando Magic wing and three-year NBA player Maurice Harkless in a one on one bout–

It’s not quite Devin Harris getting schooled by random British guy, but that’s a big time move from Hood. That said, the former Blue Devil is not just working on his jump shot at IMG. The six-foot-seven Jazzman is also working on his dribble drive game and ability to score at the hoop–

Rodney Hood looking good. https://t.co/n96rMfeASC — Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) May 29, 2015

Here is Hood with Harkless and Bakersfield Jam forward Jamil Wilson going through a series of drills–

These are just snapshots and the 2015-16 season is still a long way down the road, but one can’t help but feel encouraged when seeing our young players work on their games.

Whether or not Hood keeps his starting spot with the impending return of Alec Burks remains to be seen, but the two promise to combine for a stronger wing unit for the Utah Jazz next season.