Lock in the Dates for STATE 2025!

By Andy Siverly, 11/20/24, 7:45AM PST

Qualifiers, State Reps, and more!

,Lock in the dates for the 12th Annual Washington Middle School Basketball Championship!

The 2024-25 season has officially tipped off and a few dozen youth squads have already qualified and registered for State 2025. A record-breaking 640 teams competed last March and we're shooting for 700 in Spokane next March.

Read on for a list of qualifying events, meet your State Reps, and more!

GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP

MARCH 7-9, 2025

BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP

MARCH 14-16, 2025

SPOKANE

How to Qualify:

Teams earn their spot at State by placing 1st or 2nd in an Official Qualifier Tournament or League. Qualify early, space at State tends to fill up in late February!

UPCOMING QUALIFIERS:

Mt Si Wildcat Shootout

presented by Mt Si Basketball

Sno Valley and Eastside Area | November 22-24

Glacier Peak Girls Basketball Tournament

November 22-24

Santa Hoop Classic GIRLS

Central Washington University - Ellensburg

November 23-24

Autumn Kickoff Classic

Hermiston | November 23-24

JBA Thanksgiving Classic

hosted by Juanita Basketball Association

November 29-December 1

Cold Turkey Tournament

presented by Newport Girls Select

Bellevue | November 29-December 1

Stanwood Turkey Shoot

Stanwood | November 29-December 1

Turkey Tip-Off

presented by Mid Columbia Hoops

Tri-Cities | November 30-December 1

Kelso's Turkey Shootout

presented by Hilander Hoop Club

November 30-December 1

Turkey Shoot

presented by The Warehouse

Spokane | November 30-December 1

Thanksgiving Classic

presented by Eastmont Parks and Rec

November 30-December 1

Ephrata Boys Tourney

December 6-8

Toys for Tots

December 7-8 | Seattle

Eagles Nest Jamboree

December 7 | Connell

Tip Off Classic

hosted by Clackamas Youth Basketball

November 30-December 1

Battle Basketball

December 7-8 | Clarkston and Lewiston, ID

Holiday Hoops Classic

December 7-8 | Hermiston

Santa Hoop Classic BOYS

December 7-8 | Ellensburg

90TEN Tournament

December 7-8 | Centralia

Holiday Hoops

hosted by Port Angeles Youth Basketball

December 7-8

Clutch City Clash

December 7-8 | Spokane

Clatskanie Tiger Tournament

December 8

Winter Magic Tournament

December 13-15 | Wenatchee

Winter Classic (boys)

hosted by White River Sting

December 14-15 | Buckley

The Junior Hardwood Invite

presented by Auburn Youth Basketball

December 14-15 | Auburn

Santa Slammer Winter Classic

December 14-15 | Spokane

Santa Showdown

hosted by DYSports

December 14-15 | Eatonville

Tournament of Hoops

December 14-15 | Walla Walla

Winter Tip Off (Girls)

December 14-15 | Pacific Courts

Puyallup Valley Classic (Boys)

December 21-22

Winter Slam

hosted by Mid Columbia Hoops

December 21-22 | Tri-Cities

Central Washington Shoot Out

hosted by Top Tier Basketball

December 21-22 | Ellensburg

Dave Quall Holiday Classic (boys)

December 28-29 | Mount Vernon

Holiday Challenge

presented by Clackamas Youth Basketball

December 28-29 | Portland

Click here to view current list of Qualifiers!

Meet your State Reps!

State Reps are your local connection between Qualifier Tournaments and the State Championship. You'll spot them wearing bright orange shirts at tournaments throughout the season, awarding qualifying teams with their Gold Ticket invitation to State, and answering questions from parents.

Trey Brahm

Tre is currently attending college pursuing a degree in technology. He grew up in the North East Tacoma area and went to school with athletes like Sefo Liufau (Qb for Colorado buffalo's and Bellarmine Prep) Malachi Flynn (Current NBA player with the Raptors also Bellarmine Prep) and Chico Mcclatcher (UW running back and Federal Way Eagles). He played basketball starting at age five and all the way up to high school...

Albert Jaimes

Albert received his undergraduate degree from Seattle University in Public Relations and a masters degree in Sports Management from the University of San Francisco. He grew up playing basketball and is now a parent of kids who play basketball and coaches his son's team. Outside of his role as a State Rep, Jaimes coaches high school football, 13 and under Select Baseball, 10 and under Select Softball and is a Real Estate Broker for Windermere Real Estate...

Jasmin Seaman

Jasmin attended Washington State University and double majored in Strategic Communication and Japanese. She played basketball in elementary and middle school. Outside of her role as a State Rep, she works in marketing and is currently in school for programming. She wants to learn how to develop software technology that can change the world...

Click here to learn more about your State Reps!

We Are Hiring!

State Basketball Championship is looking for ‘State Reps’ who invite the top teams to State at our Qualifier Events across Washington.

We are looking to fill positions in Spokane and Wenatchee/Ellensburg. If you have a passion for sports and marketing,

click here!

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