Many teams do not know, however, there exists another path to compete at STATE called an “At Large” qualification....
Greetings!
As you may know, State Basketball Championship operates the largest Qualifier-based tournaments in the country with many events in the 200-600+ team range. To receive an invite to STATE, teams must typically finish 1st or 2nd in an officially recognized State Qualifier tournament or league. Many teams do not know, however, there exists another path to compete at STATE called an “At Large” qualification.
Is your team from a rural area, making it difficult to attend one of our official State Qualifiers? Has your team come up just short of qualifying at a few Qualifiers? If so, consider applying to receive an At Large bid to STATE. Simply click on this At Large Application link and answer a few questions to make your case to be considered for an invite to STATE. Our Executive Committee meets once a week to consider all applications.
2025 CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND
MARCH 21-23
CHAMPAIGN AND BLOOMINGTON
Upcoming Qualifiers:
Teams earn their spot at State by placing 1st or 2nd in an official Qualifier Tournament or League.
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.
Baden is the official ball of all State Basketball Championship events!
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