The 27th year of Hoopla saw over 1,000 teams play on courts set up along Court Street on the north side of the Capitol. It was a bit of a homecoming for the event, which had moved in recent years to accommodate construction at the Capitol. Here are some photos from the event: Michaela Lee per cheers for the Fresh Off the Bench team during the Hoopla 3-on-3 basketball tournament on Saturday, July 25, 2026. (LAURA TESLER/For Salem Reporter) A player tightly grips the basketball during the Hoopla 3-on-3 basketball tournament on Saturday, July 25, 2026.. (LAURA TESLER/For Salem Reporter) A player passes the basketball during the Hoopla 3-on-3 basketball tournament on Saturday, July 25, 2026(LAURA TESLER/For Salem Reporter) A defender attempts to block a shot during the Hoopla 3-on-3 basketball tournament on Saturday, July 25, 2026. (LAURA TESLER/For Salem Reporter) Junior division players spend time with friends during the Hoopla 3-on-3 basketball tournament on Saturday, July 25, 2026. (LAURA TESLER/For Salem Reporter) A basketball player drives with the ball during a street tournament game at Hoopla 2026 outside the Oregon State Capitol on Saturday, July 25, 2026. (LAURA TESLER/For Salem Reporter) SIGN UP: “I love and respect what Salem Reporter does for our community.” Salem Reporter covers the people, issues, and stories shaping our city. Stay connected to Salem. Subscribe today. The post PHOTO GALLERY: Hoopla in downtown Salem appeared first on Salem Reporter. ...read more read less