It's tip-off time in Atlanta, where Mayor Andre Dickens and the City's Department of Parks & Recreation are hosting the grand finale of their Spring Break Teen Basketball Tournament. The event, a buzzworthy staple since its 2018 inception, invites the city's youth, ages 13 to 18, to dribble away from trouble and shoot for success.

Held at the C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center, twelve all-male teams, boasting 10 players each, have fought for net supremacy. With free admission, spectators can expect to pack the stands on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 7:30 p.m., supporting not just a game, but the futures of Atlanta's next generation. Bouncing in at 8:30 p.m., Mayor Dickens will witness the crowning of this year's champions.

In a statement obtained by the City of Atlanta's official news release, the basketball tournament aims "to engage teens in productive and positive activities during spring break." This initiative reflects an enduring commitment to providing safe, structured environments where young talent can flourish.

For those unable to attend, standing behind the three-point line, they can still cheer from the sidelines, knowing that the tournament represents more than a game; it's a testament to community empowerment and the proactive steps of the Department of Parks & Recreation toward guiding the city's youth on a path to positivity and growth.