![]() ![]() 22, organizers will crown the champions of Chicago in both the men’s and women’s divisions. It’s nothing but bragging rights.” Credit: Mack Liederman/Block Club Chicago Chicago State alum and longtime overseas professional Deji Akindele knocks down his free throws.Ĭhi-League will continue Sunday with its first-ever women’s pro-am. “Always trying to please the crowd, but at the end of the day, you want to win. We come out here and we just go at it,” said point guard Chase Adams. “This is just super authentic Chicago basketball. But when it came to crunchtime, serious basketball talk was the topic of every huddle. Bold step-back threes and ambitious dunks took precedence over making the extra pass. Each trip down the court was another opportunity to get everyone on their feet. Cole’s songs rocked the gym as players traded friendly bumps and plenty of trash talk. And we’re trying to keep the culture alive.” ![]() We do it for each other, we do it for the kids. But when you’re out here, you’re just having fun. Parker hoped to put on a show for the kids, and enjoy a Sunday in Summertime Chi with all his friends in the basketball community. Jabari Parker was one of eight current and former NBA players, all from Chicago, who served as team captains in Sunday’s win-or-go-home bracket. ![]()
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