STATE 2025 moves to University of Iowa!!

By Coby Grumbach, 11/26/24, 8:00AM PST

Read for exciting updates...

Greetings,

After four seasons in Sioux City, our State Executive Committee is excited to announce that we’ve moved to Iowa City! There, we’ve secured twelve regulation hardwood courts, including eight courts under one roof at the University of Iowa Field House. Traveling families will now enjoy the vibe of one of the top college towns in America while their young athletes compete in the heart of campus*.

Formerly known as the "Heartland States Basketball Championship", The Iowa Middle School Basketball Championship features the top squads from all corners of Iowa. Teams from Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota are also eligible to compete in Iowa City and should complete an At Large Application to qualify for entry.

* NCAA rules prohibit 7th and 8th grade boys from competing on a D-1 campus. As a result, those teams will play at Iowa City West High School.

Read on for exciting news, qualifiers, and more!

CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND

MARCH 21-23, 2025

IOWA CITY

Upcoming Qualifiers (updated throughout the season)

Teams earn their spot at State by placing 1st or 2nd in an official Qualifier Tournament or League.

Interested in becoming a Qualifier Tournament or League?

Email or call me to submit your event for State-Qualifier consideration.

Upper Midwest Basketball Tournament

Ames, IA | Nov. 30

G.O.A.T

Des Moines/Grimes, IA | Nov. 30-Dec. 1

Blizzard Battle – IGR & 515 Hoops (Boys Only)

Des Moines/Grimes, IA | Nov. 30-Dec. 1

Winter Jam

presented by Chick-fil-A

Sioux City, IA | Dec. 6-8

Run and Gun Classic

Dyersville, IA - Peosta, IA | Dec. 7

Grinnell Booster Club Basketball Jam

hosted by Grinnell Booster Club

Grinnell, IA | Dec. 7

Upper Midwest Basketball Tournament

Ames, IA | Dec. 7

Girls Got Game

hosted by Iowa Suns

Indianola, IA | Dec. 7

Cross Court Classic

UNI | Dec. 7

Fire & Ice

hosted by Team Iowa

Hiawatha, IA | Dec. 7-8

Marion Snowball Slam

Marion, IA | Dec. 7-8

Quad Cities Winter Showdown

Bettendorf, IA - TBK Sports Complex | Dec. 7-8

Snowball Shootout

Des Moines, IA - Grimes, IA | Dec. 7-8

Hawkeye Hoopfest

Iowa City, IA | Dec. 14

Midwest Xtreme Tri-State Challenge

Burlington, IA | Dec. 14

Jingle Jam

hosted by Clear Lake Booster Club

Clear Lake, IA | Dec. 14

Upper Midwest Basketball Tournament

Ames, IA | Dec. 14

Newton Winter Shootout

hosted by Redbird Basketball Club

Newton, IA | Dec. 14-15

Power to Play

hosted by Team Iowa

Hiawatha, IA | Dec. 14-15

Holiday Hoops

Des Moines, IA - Grimes, IA | Dec. 14-15

Hoops Havoc

North Liberty, IA | Dec. 15

Upper Midwest Basketball Tournament

Ames, IA | Dec. 21

Rock the Rim Rumble

Cedar Falls, IA - Waterloo, IA | Dec. 21

Slam Dunk Showdown

North Liberty, IA | Dec. 21

What's New for 2025...

Baden Sports Named Official Basketball of State Basketball Championship events.

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KENT, WA – October 24, 2024 - Baden Sports is proud to announce its new partnership with the State Basketball Championship, becoming the Official Basketball for their annual events. This exciting partnership will begin with the upcoming 2025 State tournaments which bring together the top teams in each state and equips them with Baden’s top-of-the-line basketballs.

* Families can receive 20% off all basketball gear at badenteamstore.com

* Teams can receive 20% off all customized uniform orders at badenuniforms.com.

For more information, contact

Jennifer Stock, jennifers@badensports.com

816-808-9092

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