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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.
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CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND
MARCH 21-23, 2025
IOWA CITY
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Upcoming Qualifiers (updated throughout the season)
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Teams earn their spot at State by placing 1st or 2nd in an official Qualifier Tournament or League.
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Interested in becoming a Qualifier Tournament or League?
Email or call me to submit your event for State-Qualifier consideration.
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Legends of the Court
hosted by PACE
January 18 | Hull, IA
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January Jam
hosted by Iowa Suns
January 25 | Indianola, IA
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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)!
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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.
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Do you have a question about the 2025 Iowa Middle School Basketball Championship? Check out our FAQ page for commonly asked questions and answers.
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Baden Sports Named Official Basketball of 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.
For more information, contact
Jennifer Stock, jennifers@badensports.com
816-808-9092
Simply select State Basketball Championship in the ‘How Did You Hear About Us’ box to receive discounts
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Get recruited with PrepStar!
(8th Grade Athletes only please)
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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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SEE YOU AT STATE and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Coby Grumbach
Tournament Director
Iowa Middle School Basketball Championship
712-212-9243 ext. 1
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