How to Qualify
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.
2023-24 STATE QUALIFER TOURNAMENTS – ANNOUNCED FALL 2023
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 Connor Brannon to submit your event for consideration.
State Reps will 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 7th, 2023 |  |
Agape Hoops: Triple Threat Showdown Kansas City, MO |
Agape Hoops Website |
| October 14th &15th, 2023 |  |
DSG Tournament Shawnee Mission Hosted by the Great American Basketball League |
Tournament Details |
| October 14th, 2023 | |
Agape Hoops: Crossover Classic Kansas City |
Agape Hoops Website |
| October 21st, 2023 | |
Agape Hoops: Pink Out New Century Fieldhouse |
Agape Hoops Website |
| October 28th, 2023 | |
Agape Hoops: Halloween Hoopfest Kansas City |
Agape Hoops Website |
| November 3rd, 4th, & 5th, 2023 |  |
MAYB Shawnee Mission | MAYB Winter Schedule |
| November 4th & 5th, 2023 | |
DSG Tournament Olathe Hosted by the Great American Basketball League |
Tournament Details |
| November 4th, 2023 | |
MAYB Topeka | MAYB Winter Schedule |
| November 4th, 2023 | |
MAYB Hillsboro | MAYB Winter Schedule |
| November 4th, 2023 | |
MAYB Wichita | MAYB Winter Schedule |
| November 11th, 2023 | |
MAYB Wichita | MAYB Winter Schedule |
| November 11th, 2023 | |
MAYB Nickerson | MAYB Winter Schedule |
| November 11th, 2023 | |
MAYB Salina | MAYB Winter Schedule |
| November 18th, 2023 | |
MAYB Wichita | MAYB Winter Schedule |
| November 18th, 2023 | |
MAYB Lawrence | MAYB Winter Schedule |
| November 18th & 19th, 2023 |  |
GABL : Heartland Hoopfest Shawnee Mission Schools |
Registration & Tournament Details |
| November 25th, 2023 | |
MAYB Wichita | MAYB Winter Schedule |
| December 1st, 2023 | |
MAYB Shawnee Mission | MAYB Winter Schedule |
| December 2nd, 2023 | |
MAYB Wichita 2023 Winter Kickoff |
MAYB Winter Schedule |
| December 2nd, 2023 | |
Agape Hoops: Viking Invitational Shawnee Mission West HS |
Agape Hoops Website |
| December 2nd & 3rd, 2023 |  |
KYBT St. John Hosted by Kansas Basketball Academy Foundation |
KBAF Website |
| December 2nd & 3rd, 2023 |  |
Abilene Basketball Association Tournament |
Tournament Details |
| December 2nd & 3rd, 2023 |  |
Basehor-Linwood Bobcat Tournament 12th Annual Basehor Youth Boys Basketball Tournament |
Tournament Details |
| December 9th & 10th, 2023 |  |
Frontenac Fast Break Tournament Hosted by Frontenac Youth League |
2024 Details TBD |
| December 9th & 10th, 2023 | |
KYBT El Dorado Hosted by Kansas Basketball Academy Foundation |
KBAF Website |
| December 15th - 17th, 2023 | |
GABL: New Year's Tip-Off | Registration & Tournament Details |
| December 16th & 17th, 2023 | |
KYBT Wichita Hosted by Kansas Basketball Academy Foundation |
KBAF Website |
| January 6th, 2024 |  |
Brawl in the Burg Hosted by Pittsburg High School Basketball Booster Club |
Registration Link |
| January 6th, 2024 | |
Agape Hoops: Winter Jam Shawnee Mission West HS |
Agape Hoops Website |
| January 6th, 2024 |  |
WCS Winter Bash Hosted by World Class Sports |
Registration Link |
| January 6th & 7th, 2024 | |
KYBT Pratt Hosted by Kansas Basketball Academy Foundation |
KBAF Website |
| January 6th & 7th, 2024 |  |
Bob Hensley Memorial Tournament Council Grove |
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| January 13th & 14th, 2024 |  |
Wamego Basketball Association | WBA Tournament |
| January 13th & 14th, 2024 |  |
Clay Center Youth Basketball Association Clay Center |
Tournament Details Register on Tourney Machine |
| January 13th & 14th, 2024 | |
KYBT Dodge City Hosted by Kansas Basketball Academy Foundation |
KBAF Website |
| January 20th, 2024 |  |
Little Apple Classic Hosted by Manhattan Basketball Association |
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| January 20th, 2024 | |
Agape Hoops: Cougar Classic Fundraiser Shawnee Mission NW HS |
Agape Hoops Website |
| January 20th & 21st, 2024 | |
KYBT Ness City Hosted by Kansas Basketball Academy Foundation |
KBAF Website |
| January 27th & 28th, 2024 |  |
Saline Youth Basketball Tournament Hosted by Southeast of Saline |
2023 Flyer and Registration |
| January 27th & 28th, 2024 | |
KYBT Great Bend Hosted by Kansas Basketball Academy Foundation Panther Athletic Center |
KBAF Website |
| January 27th, 2024 | |
Agape Hoops: KC Metro Classic MoKan Training Facility |
Agape Hoops Website |
| January 27th, 2024 |  |
Jr. Blue and Red Classic Hugoton |
Flyer and Registration |
| February 3rd, 2024 |  |
Bank of Beaver City Hosted by Liberal Recreation Department |
Tournament Flyer |
| February 3rd, 2024 | |
WCS Coach Nate Classic Hosted by World Class Sports |
Registration Link |
| February 3rd, 2024 | |
Agape Hoops: February Freeze Shawnee Mission Schools |
Agape Hoops Website |
| February 3rd & 4th, 2024 | |
KYBT El Dorado Hosted by Kansas Basketball Academy Foundation |
KBAF Website |
| February 10th & 11th, 2024 | |
KYBT Salina Hosted by Kansas Basketball Academy Foundation Salina Fieldhouse |
KBAF Website |
| February 17& 18th, 2024 | |
KYBT Hoisington Hosted by Kansas Basketball Academy Foundation Hoisington Activity Center |
KBAF Website |
| February 24th & 25th, 2024 | |
KYBT Sublette Hosted by Kansas Basketball Academy Foundation Sublette HS |
KBAF Website |
| TBD |  |
Turkey Shootout Tournament Hosted by Olathe Parks & Rec |
2022 Flyer |
| TBD |  |
Turkey Shootout Tournament Hosted by Bigtymer Hoops |
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| TBD | |
Santa Shootout Hosted by Olathe Parks & Rec |
2022 Flyer |
| TBD | |
Salina Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament Salina |
Flyer and Registration on Page 2 |
| December | |
Reindeer Classic Hosted by Bigtymer Hoops |
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| TBD | 
| St. Marys Jr. Bears Basketball Tournament St. Mary's |
Registration Flyer |
| TBD |  |
Fort Scott Youth Basketball Tournament | 2023 Flyer |
| TBD | |
Arma Classic Hosted by Northeast Jr. High |
2019-20 Flyer |
| TBD |  |
Holcomb Shootout | Flyer and Registration |
| TBD |  |
Pratt Recreation Youth Basketball Tournament Pratt |
2023-24 STATE QUALIFER TOURNAMENTS
Interested in becoming a State Qualifier Tournament or League? Email Connor Brannon to submit your event for consideration.
Qualifier Events are run by independent, community-based youth sports organizations. Register to support a local Qualifier near you!
2023-24 STATE QUALIFER LEAGUES - ANNOUNCED FALL OF 2023
| *Mobile Users swipe left* | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct-Dec |  |
JCPRD League Session 1 presented by Johnson County Park & Recreation District |
October 27 through December 19, 2023 |
| Dec-Feb | |
Olathe Parks and Rec Basketball League presented by Olathe Parks and Rec |
Deadline to Register is November 4th |
| Jan-Feb | |
GABL Winter League presented by the Great American Basketball League |
Qualifiers based on division size Boys & Girls 4th-7th Grade Jan. 5th - Feb. 11th |
| Jan-Mar | |
JCPRD League Session 2 presented by Johnson County Park & Recreation District |
Qualifiers based on standings as of February 13th |
| Jan-Feb |  |
Salina Parks and Rec Winter Competitive League Jan. 9 - Feb. 6 |
Information and Registration |
State tournament generously supported by
