The “Jungle Classic” brought basketball players from Pittsburgh area high schools together on Sunday for a sudden-death tournament. The newly renovated basketball court known as “The Jungle” acted as the stage for players from Perry Traditional Academy, Taylor Allderdice High School, Valley High and more. Cole and Clay McCloskey of the Pittsburgh-based creative agency, Hounds, along with Janel Young and nonprofit, Swish Dreams helped bring new life to the beloved Northside court. The Taylor Allderdice Dragons came out on top as champions of the Jungle Classic.
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Charles Brooks, left, and Isaac Long collide during the Jungle Classic basketball tournament at the newly renovated court in Allegheny Commons Park on Aug. 26, 2024. -
Coach Derek Long leads his team in a huddle during the Jungle Classic basketball tournament at the newly renovated court in Allegheny Commons Park on Aug. 26, 2024. -
Mickael Allen of Valley High School dunks the ball while warming up for the Jungle Classic basketball tournament at the newly renovated court on Aug. 26, 2024. -
Cliff Staten takes a jump shot during the Jungle Classic basketball tournament at the newly renovated court in Allegheny Commons Park on Aug. 26, 2024. -
Charles Brooks, left, goes for a loose ball against Perry’s Chaz Jackson during the Jungle Classic basketball tournament at the newly renovated court in Allegheny Commons Park on Aug. 26, 2024. -
Local high school teams face off in the Jungle Classic basketball tournament at the newly renovated court in Allegheny Commons Park on Aug. 26, 2024. -
Local high school teams face off in the Jungle Classic basketball tournament at the newly renovated court in Allegheny Commons Park on Aug. 26, 2024. -
Members of the Taylor Allderdice basketball team with for their game to begin at the Jungle Classic basketball tournament at the newly renovated court in Allegheny Commons Park on Aug. 26, 2024. -
Darren Taylor, left, blocks Chaz Jackson’s jump shot during the Jungle Classic basketball tournament at the newly renovated court in Allegheny Commons Park on Aug. 26, 2024. -
Local high school basketball players warm up for the Jungle Classic basketball tournament at the newly renovated court in Allegheny Commons Park on Aug. 26, 2024. -
Local high school basketball players face off at the Jungle Classic basketball tournament at the newly renovated court in Allegheny Commons Park on Aug. 26, 2024. -
Perry Traditional Academy basketball players cheer on their team from the bench. -
Perry Traditional Academy basketball players walk off the court after losing their first game. -
Local high school teams face off at the Jungle Classic basketball tournament at the newly renovated court in Allegheny Commons Park on Aug. 26, 2024. -
Local high school teams face off at the Jungle Classic basketball tournament at the newly renovated court in Allegheny Commons Park on Aug. 26, 2024. -
Local high school teams face off at the Jungle Classic basketball tournament at the newly renovated court in Allegheny Commons Park on Aug. 26, 2024. -
Taylor Allderdice and Team WO face off during the Jungle Classic basketball tournament at the newly renovated court in Allegheny Commons Park on Aug. 26, 2024.
