2025 is here... See you at STATE soon!

By Andy Siverly, 01/01/25, 1:00PM PST

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2025 means that the Washington Middle School Basketball Championship is almost here... Read on for qualifiers, FAQ's, hotel information and more!

Greetings!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2025 means that the Washington Middle School Basketball Championship is almost here... Read on for qualifiers, FAQ's, hotel information 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:

River City Showdown

presented by Portland Schools

January 4-5 | Portland

Volcano Classic

January 4-5 | St. Helens

90TEN Tournament

January 4-5 | Centralia

Clatskanie Tiger Tournament

January 4-5

Back on the Courts for 2025

January 4-5 | Newcastle

Gorge Hoops Tournament

presented by Dalles Basketball Club

January 4-5

New Year's Jam

presented by Top Tier Basketball

January 4-5 | Ellensburg

*NEW QUALIFIER*

Mid-Season State Championship

Qualifier (School Only)

presented by Canby Youth Basketball

January 11-12 | Portland Metro

ABA Invitational

January 11-12 | Auburn

Kings/Queens of the Court (Club Only)

presented by Baden Hoops

January 11-12 | Portland Metro

Rising Stars Classic

presented by DYSports

January 11-12 | Spokane

January Jam

January 11-12 | Seattle

Gold Bar Classic

January 18-19 | Republic, WA

MLK Basketball Tournament

presented by Elite Events Group

January 18-19 | Bellingham

Battle Basketball

January 18-19 | Clarkston and Lewiston, ID

MC Challenge

presented by Mid Columbia Hoops

January 18-19

Winter Freeze Tournament

January 18-19 | Spokane

Holiday Hoops Classic

January 18-19 | Hermiston

MLK Tournament

presented by Port Angeles Youth Basketball

January 18-19

Kelso's Feeder Frenzy

presented by Hilander Hoop Club

January 19

MLK Dream Classic

presented by Sport Oregon

January 18-20 | Portland Metro

MLK Wildcat Classic

& King Holiday Hoopfest (boys & girls)

presented by Mt Si Girls and Premier Basketball

January 18-20 | Snoqualmie

509 Frenzy

January 24-26 | Wenatchee

Emerald City Rise

January 25-26 | Auburn

Sting Girls Tournament

January 25-26 | Buckley

I-5 Shootout!

presented by Visit Vancouver

January 25-26 | Portland Metro

Kelso's Jan Slam

presented by Hilander Hoop Club

January 25-26

Last Team Standing

presented by DYSports

January 25-26 | Marysville

Clash at the Border

presented by Pendleton Basketball Club

January 25-26

Path to the Podium

presented by Bearbackers

January 31 - February 2

Hooperstown Classic

presented by Hillsboro Youth Basketball

February 1-2 | Portland Metro

Battle in the Paint

presented by DYSports

February 1-2 | Shoreline

Clatskanie Tiger Tournament

February 1-2

90TEN Tournament

February 1-2 | Centralia

For the Love of the Game

February 1-2 | Hermiston

Toledo Tournament

February 2

Cashmere Bulldog Basketball Tournament

February 7-

Pick and Roll

presented by DYSports

February 8-9 | Tacoma

Winter Classic

presented by Dalles Basketball Club

February 8-9

Click here to view current list of Qualifiers!

State 2025 will be here

before we know it!

Similar to last season, all 2025 State Athletes will receive an ATHLETE BAG TAG

(plus space to write your name)!

HOTELS

State Basketball Championship is a stay-to-play event requiring teams and families to book their lodging through the designated housing provider EventConnect.

EventConnect has contracted accommodations on behalf of the State Basketball Championship and its traveling teams to ensure teams have accommodations near the tournament locations at the lowest possible rate. Through the EventConnect online booking platform, teams can create a complimentary room block for families to make individual reservations at the lowest guaranteed group rate.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do you have a question about the 2025 Washington Middle School Basketball Championship? Check out our FAQ page for commonly asked questions and answers.

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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