Hoops in the Hood Citywide Finals 2009
On Saturday August 22, 2009, eleven Chicago communities converged at Seward Park to compete in the second annual Hoops in the Hood Citywide Finals. The tournament marked the culmination of a summer full of community building through basketball. Throughout the season, neighborhood organizations, parents, and youth took over the streets to hold local tournaments. For the finals, each neighborhood brought their champions—and their fans—out for a day of hoops and harmony. Here are some of the basketball highlights.


