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Greetings from Ann Arbor! While the weather has certainly changed of late, things are heating up in the gym. Basketball team tryouts are winding down and 2025 State Qualifiers have tipped off. Be sure to lock in the dates for the 2025 Michigan Middle School Basketball Championship in Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti-Brighton. To accommodate the continued amazing growth and expected 180+ teams in 2025, we’ve split the Championship into two great weekends, one for Girls (Feb 28-Mar 2) and one for Boys (Mar 7-9).
Read on for a list of qualifying events, meet your State Reps, and more!
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CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKENDS
GIRLS FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 2
BOYS MARCH 7-9
ANN ARBOR | YPSILANTI | BRIGHTON
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How to Qualify - Upcoming Events:
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FAAST Basketball Tournaments
Click to view all FAAST Tournaments!
Thanksgiving Classic - 11/23-24
Holiday Classic - 12/1
Winter Challenge - 12/7-8
Holiday Slamfest - 12/ 14-15
Santa Slam - 12/21-22
Holiday Classic - 12/28-29
New Year's Jam - 1/4-5
New Year's Tip Off Classic - 1/11-12
Northern Blast - 1/17-19
January Jam - 1/18-19
Winter Thriller 1/25-26
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November 24 | Pontiac, MI
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November 30 | Brighton, MI
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December 7-8 | Lansing, MI
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Gladstone Brawl for the Ball
December 7-8 | Gladstone, MI
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December 14-15 | Central Michigan
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January 4-5 | Coldwater, MI
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January 11-12 | Pontiac, MI
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Gladstone Tournament of Champions
January 25-26 | Gladstone, MI
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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.
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Ronald Jackson
Ronald grew up in Detroit and currently lives in Ypsilanti. He is a full time student at Eastern Michigan University where he is studying Marketing. He has played basketball all of his life and it is his favorite sport. Outside of being a State Rep, Ronald likes to play video games, hang with friends and family and also playing basketball in his free time.
Christopher Richardson
Christopher was born and raised in Detroit and has always had a love for basketball, playing as a kid until high school. He graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Sports Management degree. After graduating, he worked for youth sport organizations and college universities athletic departments. Now, he is a real estate agent and enjoys working out, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Shannon Crowley
Shannon was born and raised in the small northern Wisconsin town of Superior, until she relocated to Battle Creek in her early twenties. Shannon credits team sports with helping her get through her middle school and high school years. She is now a coach for her niece's middle school softball team and is loving it. Outside of being a State Rep, Shannon works as a remote CSR for Pandora Jewelry and loves her volunteer time spent at Richland Animal Rescue. She also loves riding her motorcycle which she calls her "wind therapy".
Click here to learn more about your Michigan State Reps!
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State Basketball Championship is looking for ‘State Reps’ who invite the top teams to State at our Qualifier Events across Michigan.
We are looking to fill positions in Whitmore Lake/Brighton and Lansing.
If you have a passion for sports and marketing,
click here!
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Baden is the official ball of all State Basketball Championship events!
Families can receive 20% off all basketball gear at badenteamstore.com
* Teams can receive 20% off all customized uniform orders at badenuniforms.com.
Simply select State Basketball Championship in the 'How Did You Hear About Us' box to receive discounts.
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Officially Human (OH) was founded in 2019 to restore respect to, and positive treatment of, sport officials through increased education and
communication to all stakeholders
(administrators, coaches, and fans) while recruiting and retaining new officials at all levels.
Learn more here!
Code for Coaches to view Elevate Respect Video: SBC2426
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8th Grade Athletes: If your goal is to play in college after high school, please register your FREE Recruiting Profile with PrepStar to start your evaluation process as a next-level prospect!
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Interested in becoming a Qualifier Tournament or League and having it posted here?
Email or call me to submit your event for State-Qualifier consideration.
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SEE YOU AT STATE!
Chase Gardiner
Tournament Director
Michigan Middle School Basketball Championship
616-222-0638 ext. 4
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