At Large Bids - Make Your Case for STATE 2025!

By Coby Grumbach, 01/02/25, 1:15PM PST

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.

CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND

MARCH 14-16, 2025

BLOOMINGTON

Upcoming Qualifiers (updated throughout the season)

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

Reitz King of the Hill Tourney

Jan. 4-5 | Evansville, IN

Jimmy Johns Schoolball Challenge

Jan. 4-5 | Bloomington, IN

Nothing But Net NIT

Jan. 4-5 | Radcliff, KY

Paoli New Years Classic (BOYS)

Jan. 5 | Paoli

Castle Rumble

Jan. 11-12 | Newburgh, IN

Queen of the Court Girls Tournament

Jan. 17-19 | Boonville, IN

Gibson Southern Hoopfest

Jan. 17-19 | Fort Branch, IN

BBB MLK Middle School Showcase

Jan. 18-19 | Lebanon, IN

Newburgh Youth Basketball: Winter Bash

Jan. 24-26 | Newburgh, IN

Boomer City Tip Off

hosted by Jay Community Center

Jan. 25 | Portland, IN

Boonville Bracket Buster

Jan. 31 - Feb. 2 | Boonville, IN

Barr-Reeve Storm the Court

Feb. 1-2 | Barr-Reeve, IN

Mt. Vernon WYBA Boys Youth Basketball Tournament

Feb. 1-2 | Mt. Vernon, IN

Vincennes Shootout

Feb. 1-2 | Vincennes

Husky Hardwood Classic (BOYS)

hosted by Evansville North Feeder Basketball

Feb. 8-9

Gibson Southern Jamfest

Feb. 14-16 | Fort Branch

BoomerVille Classic

hosted by Jay Community Center

Feb. 15

Vincennes Shootout

Feb. 15-16 | Vincennes

Southridge Shootout

Feb. 15-16 | Huntinburg, IN

Back to the Courts Classic

Feb. 22-23 | Bowling Green, KY

Paoli Shootout (Girls)

Feb. 22-23 | Paoli, IN

Click here to view full 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)!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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

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.

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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