Teams earn their spot at State by placing 1st or 2nd in an Official Qualifier Tournament or League (listed below).
Is your team interested in earning an At Large Bid to State? Click here to learn more and fill out an At-Large application.
2025-26 STATE QUALIFIER TOURNEYS - updated fall of 2025
Qualifier Events are run by independent, community-based youth sports organizations. Register to support a local Qualifier near you!
Interested in becoming a State Qualifier Tournament or League? Email Pauline Kibathi to submit your event for consideration.
State Reps attend many of our Qualifier Tournaments to award qualifying coaches with a golden ticket invitation to State.
| Dates | *Mobile Users swipe left* | Qualifier Tournament | Forms/Notes |
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| 10/5/2025 |  |
Play Hard Hoops Sunday Showdown Canlan Sports Libertyville |
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| 10/4-5/2025 |  |
CYBN Nothin' But Net | |
| 10/11/2025 | |
Play Hard Hoops Get Better Saturday Canlan Sports Lake Barrington |
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| 10/11-12/2025 | |
CYBN Columbus Day Shootout | |
| 10/18/2025 | |
Play Hard Hoops Slam Fest Canlan Sports Lake Barrington |
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| 10/18-19/2025 | |
CYBN Dream Big | |
| 10/25/2025 | |
Play Hard Hoops Fall Championship Canlan Sports Libertyville |
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| 10/25-26/2025 | |
CYBN Tip Off Classic | |
| 11/01-02/2025 | |
CYBN Jamboree | |
| 11/08-09/2025 | |
CYBN Chicagoland Showdown | |
| 11/15-17/2025 | |
CYBN Run N Gun | |
| 11/15-16/2025 |  |
Geneva Feeder Basketball Invitational Boys |
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| TBD |  |
After the Game | 11U-14U |
| 11/21-23/2025 |  |
Riverside Brookfield Basketball | SOLD OUT |
| 11/22-23/2025 | |
CYBN Refuse To Lose | |
| 11/22-23/2025 |  |
Winter Classic Kickoff | |
| 11/22-23/2025 |  |
Carol Stream Thanksgiving Tournament | Tournament Information! Girls Grades 4-8 |
| 11/28-30/2025 |  |
DISC Thanksgiving Elementary Basketball Tournament Decatur |
boys and girls 3rd-6th |
| 11/28-30/2025 | |
CYBN Thanksgiving Classic | |
| 11/29-30/2025 | |
Carol Stream Thanksgiving Tournament | Tournament Information! Boys Grades 3-8 |
| 12/6-7/2025 | |
CYBN Lake Effect Snodown | |
| 12/7/2025 |  |
Stormin’ to the Hoop | Girls 3-8 |
| 12/13/2025 |  |
Badger Boys’ Basketball Tournament Badger High School Lake Geneva, WI |
Boys 3-8 IL and WI Teams |
| 12/13-14/2025 |  |
Frankfort Invitational Lincolnway East HS |
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| 12/13-14/2025 |  |
Rockets Holiday Classic Aurora presented by Illinois Rockets |
Registration Information Boys & Girls 2-8 |
| 12/13-14/2025 | |
CYBN Winter Hoops Classic | |
| 12/14/2025 | |
Badger Girls’ Basketball Tournament Badger High School Lake Geneva, WI |
Girls 3-8 IL and WI Teams |
| 12/20/2025 |  |
Chi Town Throwdown Grayslake, IL |
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| 12/20-21/2025 | |
CYBN Holiday Breakaway | |
| TBD | |
After the Game Christmas Clash | 11U-14U |
| TBD |  |
Hawks Holiday Hoopla Oregon J Hawks |
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| 12/27/2025 |  |
Holiday Jamboree Peoria |
Boys and Girls 3-8 |
| 12/27-28/2025 | |
CYBN New Year's Battle | |
| 1/2/2026 |  |
Woodridge Winter Classic presented by Woodridge Park District |
Boys 3-5 |
| 1/2-4/2026 |  |
Hillsboro Hoopfest Girls | Girls 4-6 Feeder Teams Only |
| 1/3/2026 |  |
Jack Dettro New Year Classic Stonington IL |
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| 1/3-4/2026 |  |
Glen Ellyn New Year's Invitational | Girls Saturday | Boys Sunday |
| 1/3-4/2026 | |
DISC Holiday Hoops Basketball Tournament Decatur |
boys and girls 3rd-6th |
| TBD |  |
Westfield Eagles 2025 New Year Tournament Westfield |
Feeder Teams Only |
| 1/3-5/2026 |  |
Evanston New Year Tournament Evanston |
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| 1/3-4/2026 |  |
New Years Jam Jacksonville, IL |
Illinois and Iowa Teams |
| 1/4/2026 |  |
Hawks Holiday Hoopla Oregon, IL |
3-8th Grade |
| 1/3-5/2026 | |
CYBN Hardwood Classic | |
| 1/9-11/2026 | |
Hillsboro Hoopfest Boys | Boys 4-6 Feeder Teams Only |
| 1/10/2026 | |
Badger Boys’ Basketball Tournament Badger High School Lake Geneva, WI |
Boys 3-8 IL and WI Teams |
| 1/10-1/11/2026 | |
CYBN Winter Madness | |
| 1/11/2026 | |
Stormin’ to the Hoop | Boys 3-8 |
| 1/11/2026 | |
Badger Girls’ Basketball Tournament Badger High School Lake Geneva, WI |
Girls 3-8 IL and WI Teams |
| 1/16-18/2026 |  |
2026 Wesclin MLK Tournament Presented by Wesclin Athletic Boosters |
Register Here! Boys & Girls Grades 3-6 |
| 1/17-1/18/2026 | |
CYBN Southwest Classic | boys and girls 3rd-8th |
| 1/17-1/18/2026 |  |
Orange Effect Tournament Edwardsville |
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| 1/17-18/2026 | |
Geneva Feeder Basketball Invitational Girls |
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| 1/17-18/2026 |  |
2026 Midwest Winter Classic |
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| 1/17-18/2026 |  |
Richmond Jr Rockets Boys Tournament Richmond |
5-8 Grade Boys |
| 1/18/2026 |  |
Midwest Winter Classic Rockford presented by Midwest Wildcats |
Boys and Girls 3rd-8th |
| 1/18/2026 |  |
East Troy Boys’ Basketball Tournament East Troy High School East Troy, WI |
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| 1/19/2026 |  |
Woodridge MLK Tournament presented by Woodridge Park District |
Boys 6-8 |
| 1/23/-25/2026 |  |
Love Strong Shootout Mascoutah |
Tournament Flyer |
| 1/24-25/2026 | |
R2R Championships Burlington, IA |
Illinois and Iowa Teams |
| 1/24-25/2026 | |
Orange Effect Tournament Edwardsville |
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| 1/24-25/2026 | |
CYBN Survivor Classic | boys and girls 3rd-8th |
| 1/24-25/2026 | |
Winter Snowdown Emerald Acres Sports Connection Mattoon |
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| 1/24-25/2026 |  |
Oswego East Winter Classic Oswego presented by Oswego East Wolfpack |
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| 1/25/2026 |  |
Matto “B” Tourney Libertyville presented by JCats Boy's Basketball |
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| 1/29-2/1/2026 |  |
10th Annual TLK Hustle & Heart Showdown Saint Jacob & Troy |
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| 1/31-2/1/2026 |  |
Jack Dettro Classic Stonington IL |
Boys 6th Grade |
| 1/31-2/1/2026 | |
3rd Annual Winter Classic | Girls 6-8 |
| 1/31/2026 | |
Badger Girls’ Basketball Tournament Badger High School Lake Geneva, WI |
Girls 3-8 IL and WI Teams |
| 1/31-2/1/2026 | |
CYBN Winter Championship | |
| 2/1/2026 | |
Feeder Frenzy "A" Tourney Libertyville presented by JCats Boy's Basketball |
Boys 5th-8th |
| 2/1/2026 |  |
Rolling Meadows Girls Feeder Tournament Rolling Meadows |
Girls 5-8 |
| 2/1/2026 |  |
JWBA Classic Sterling |
Boys 5-8 |
| 2/1/2026 | |
Badger Boys’ Basketball Tournament Badger High School Lake Geneva, WI |
Boys 3-8 IL and WI Teams |
| 2/1/2026 |  |
Vikings United Tournament Flossmoor |
Boys 4-8 Club | School Teams |
| 2/7-8/2026 |  |
WeGo Hoops Invitational 2026 West Chicago |
Invite Only Boys 7-8th Grade |
| 2/7-8/2026 | |
CYBN Superbowl Showdown | |
| TBD |  |
N.B.A Showcase Boys Basketball Tournament | Boys 4-8 |
| 2/14-15/2026 | |
Cupid Slam Jacksonville, IL |
Illinois and Iowa Teams |
| 2/14-15/2026 | |
CYBN Valentine's Classic | Boys and Girls 3-8 |
| 2/15/2026 | |
2026 Midwest Hoop Fest |
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| 2/15/2026 |  |
Richmond Jr Rockets Girls Tournament Richmond |
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| 2/15/2026 | |
Midwest Hoop Fest Rockford presented by Midwest Wildcats |
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| 2/21-22/2026 |  |
2026 Moline Brick House Shootout | Boys 4-8 School Teams Only |
| 2/21-22/2026 |  |
Belleville Shootout presented by Premier Hoops |
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| 2/28/2026 | |
East Troy Boys’ Basketball Tournament East Troy High School East Troy, WI |
Boys 3-8 IL and WI Teams |
| Last day to qualify(unless tourney sells out): March 9th |
2025-26 STATE QUALIFIER LEAGUES
| Dates | *Mobile Users swipe left* | Qualifier League | Forms | division qualification at State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | |
Playmakers Winter League Supreme Courts and local gyms presented by Chicagoland Youth Basketball |
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| TBD |  |
Schaumburg Girls Feeder Basketball League | ||
| 11/16/2025-3/8/2026 | |
Play Hard Hoops League ELA Sports Center |
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| TBD |  |
USJN's Middle School League | ||
| TBD |  |
Winter League at Wesclin | ||
| TBD |  |
Northside Basketball League |
* Not all teams who qualify through league play will be contacted by the State Committee. Coaches of Qualified Teams must notify us via email if you intend to compete at State.
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