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.
2024-25 STATE QUALIFER TOURNAMENTS - dates Updated Fall of 2024
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 Kaimen Slay 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.
2024-25 STATE QUALIFER LEAGUES - updated fall of 2024
| Dates | *Mobile Users swipe left* | Qualifier League | Forms | division qualification at State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD |  |
CNR November/December Basketball League St. Louis, MO |
Register on CNR's Website | boys and girls 3rd-8th grade |
| TBD |  |
PBA Basketball League Columbia, MO |
More info on League Site | boys only 4th-6th grade |
| TBD |  |
TNT Winter Team League Columbia, MO |
More info on League Site | boys and girls 3rd-7th grade |
| TBD |  |
Libert Winter Shootout Basketball League Mountain View, MO |
More info on League Site | boys and girls 3rd-6th grade |
| TBD | |
CNR January thru March Basketball League St. Louis, MO |
Register on CNR's Website | boys and girls 3rd-8th grade Qualification Cutoff Date - TBD |
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