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EXCITING update on STATE 2025 in Bloomington...

By Coby Grumbach, 02/04/25, 1:00PM PST

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State is almost here... ARE YOU READY?!

**Feb 4th update: STATE has moved to the historic 10-court Bill Garrett Fieldhouse on the IU campus, Indiana's first true basketball venue and former home of the Hoosiers! If your squad has qualified for STATE 2025 but not yet registered, please do so before we turn off registration. If your team has not yet qualified but interested in playing at STATE 2025, then make your case by applying for an At-Large bid here: https://www.statebasketballchampionship.com/in-at-large-application

Greetings!

 

The 4th Annual Indiana Middle School Basketball Championship is almost here!

 

Read on for more information and important state tournament reminders.

#SeeYouAtStateIN

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. 

Husky Hardwood Classic (BOYS)

hosted by Evansville North Feeder Basketball

 

Feb. 8-9

Reitz King of the Hill Tourney

 

Feb. 8-9 | Evansville, IN

Winter Havoc

 

Feb. 8-9 | Harrodsburg, KY

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

Kentucky Day Tip-Off

 

Feb. 15-16 | Wilder, KY

South Knox Boys Shootout

 

Feb. 21-23 | Vincennes, IN

Back to the Courts Classic

 

Feb. 22-23 | Bowling Green, KY

Paoli Shootout (Girls)

 

Feb. 22-23 | Paoli, IN

Castle Rumble

 

Feb. 22-23 | Newburgh, IN

Jammin' In Jasper

 

Feb. 28- March 2 | Jasper, IN

Heritage Hills 3 Point Club Tournament

 

March 1-2 | Lincoln City, IN | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Only

Forest Park Shootout Boys 3rd, 4th, 5th

hosted by Forest Park Basketball Club

 

March 1-2 | Ferdinand

Perry Central 3pt Club Shootout 3rd-5th grade boys

 

March 1-2 | Leopold, IN

March Jamboree

hosted by Heartland Girls Hoops

 

March 1 | Indianapolis

BoomerTown Invite

hosted by Jay Community Center

 

March 1 | Portland

Jimmy John's Grassroots Championship

 

March 1-2

Husky Hardwood Classic (GIRLS)

hosted by Evansville North Feeder Basketball

 

March 1-2

March Madness

 

Feb. 27 - March 2 | Nashville, TN

Lady Spartan Shootout

 

March 8-9 | South Knox Middle-High School

 

**STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT TUNE-UP (NOT A STATE QUALIFIER FOR 2025)**

Click here to view full list of Qualifiers!

IYBL QUALIFICATION

 

Please click here to learn more about IYBL State Qualification and to see what teams have qualified.

2025 STATE APPAREL IS LIVE!

 

Contact Printed On Site with any questions/issues.



Special Team Offer:

Place an order of 7 or more hoodies and enjoy the following exclusive benefits:

·    $10 off per hoodie

·    Free tee

·    Free drawstring bag

·    Free shipping

·    Over $420 savings

State Tournament Deadlines

 

Team Registration Deadline - Thursday, Feb 27th, 2025

Deadline to Submit Player Eligibility Documents - Friday, Feb 28th, 2025

Teams that qualify on March 1st and 2nd have until Monday March 3rd to register. 

 

* Note these dates are in place to allow the State Eligibility Committee time to complete its satisfactory review of all players' Proof of Eligibility Documents. Space limited to available team spots.

HOTELS

 

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

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.

TICKETS 

 

We've eliminated the handling of cash and credit cards to reduce long lines at our tournament facilities. As a result, tickets (also called "Add-Ons") must be purchased prior to the tournament through our event management partner, EventConnect.

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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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!

Interested in becoming a Qualifier Tournament or League?

 

Email or call me to submit your event for State-Qualifier consideration.

SEE YOU AT STATE!

 

Coby Grumbach

Tournament Director

Indiana Middle School Basketball Championship

812-269-2993 ext. 1

statebasketballchampionship.com/indiana

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