The term 'long shot, in hoops' can be summarized as a basketball shot taken from a long distance. The crossword solution for this term is 'TREY, ' which is a three-point shot in basketball. A TREY is a shot taken from beyond the three-point line, which is the farthest distance from the basket. It is considered a difficult shot to make and is usually attempted when a team is behind and needs to make up points quickly.