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The CJ2K League was founded in 2020. It stands for CONCRETE JUNGLE 2K. During the Covid-19 Pandemic, the virus left the Pennsylvania sports world with alot of uncertainty. We wanted a way to give student-athletes a chance to compete. Our league was formed with very reputable coaches and great local prospects. The CJ2K took place in a 3-week window beginning September 14, 2020. It was outdoors, regulated, and fan friendly to family members of the student athletes competing. The kids deserved a chance to compete and we, along with the great people at Brady's Run Park, and some amazing sponsors like Big Shot Bob's, were glad to give them that experience. The feedback was fantastic and the competition level far exceeded our expectations. It was a fantastic atmosphere with great sportsmanship and top notch talent showcased throughout the hills of Western PA. Our pilot season was a success.
In 2021, we expanded. More teams, more players, and we continued to provide the players a venue to compete and a chance to have fun and be recognized by scouts throughout the area. Brady's Run Park was fantastic once again. Reign 3D joined the team and helped us grow even bigger with the vision. We wanted to create a player and fan experience that would mimick a cross between an NBA Game, Rucker Park, and a video game. Announcers, additional sponsors, and more media presence were added to achieve the vision and enhance the CJ2K Experience. CJ2K TV was developed to broadcast the games and our YouTube channel was launched by MBA Productions with the help of Reign 3D. Oh yeah, almost forgot to mention, we were back to SUMMERTIME Hoops. It's on!
In 2022 we doubled in size, expanding to 10 girl teams and 10 boys teams. All teams named after BSB wing sauces and franchise locations. Along came UPMC Sports Medicine to enhance our vision to further focus on player safety as a #1 priotiy. They were an instant game changer offering free baseline testing to all players and providing Athletic Trainers on location at several CJ2K League games. Brady's Run Park underwent major renovations and NBARC and NBASD gave us access to the original Concrete Jungle courts in New Brighton, PA. The League was a blast and grew even bigger in year three. Players from over 80 school districts and 4 states came to the Concrete Jungle to ball out.
In 2023 we were back at BRADY'S RUN PARK with a brand new state of the art, tennis court surface. We The surface is safer for players, gentler on the knees, and fantastic for the visuals. We were anticipating the CJ2K to go to a whole new level this season. With the addition of voice announcer Brandon Rossi along with many freelance photographers and videoographers packing the courts the SKY IS THE LIMIT! Wait until you see what is on the horizons. CJ2K strives to be best in class and appreciate all who participate and support the dream to give the kids the funnest and most competitive stage we can. Our season kicks off on Memorial Day (May 29) and finishes up just before the July 4th holiday. July 1 features an amazing All-Star Saturday, complete with Slam Dunk and 3-point competitions, and much more. Mark your calenders now. July 1st you won't want to miss. New uni's with Player names were featured as a cross between NBA and European jerseys were introduced. The first ever franchise pilot was introduces in the Cuban X Giants of the Concrete Jungle. Marshawn Lynch Beastmode uni's splashed the Jungle. BRand 44 made history with the First ever NIL Deal and custom apparel for many of the League Stars.
2024 - EXPANSION ARRIVES! We polled the players, surveyed the area and (with an assist by Ju Page), we were welcomed to Collier Township by Rob Shazer and the Collier Community Park Members. T.J. Court will now be home for our SOUTH LEAGUE. The Concrete Jungle at Brady's Run Park a.k.a. The Mecca remains home for our NORTH LEAGUE. A vision that's been in our eyes for a couple years is finally here. Growth was imminent. The goal to make Summer commutes easier on student-athletes and fans has become a reality. We are proud to say we are a players league. In 2024, players decide if they want to play in the North League or the South League. The great realignment is still being written. The CJ2K 2024 Draft will be one for the ages. We can't wait! The Rolling Acres Timberhouse hopes to introduce a few players to the Green Room on April 14th. The Franchise Tags and Keepers are a staple of our League and New Franchises are coming led by THE CHAMPS! Malik and Sam Shegog have turned the World Champs, THE CRANBERRY LADY COOL RUNNINGS into international conglomerates and moved, re-branding the franchise as The Kingston Groove. This Summer will showcase a new level of competition as The North League Champs will meet the South League Champs for the CJ2K WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP! Bigger than the Mega-Bowl! We hope to bring you a 3-game home and home Series under the lights. (Still a work in progress).
REGISTER NOW and Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @CJ2KLeague for all the latest. Thank you to EVERYONE who helps make CJ2K a success, and always remember, when it comes to innovating and creating, and bringing you the best outdoor basketball in the area, "WE GOT NEXT!"
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