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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
February 28 - March 2, 2025
Wichita, KS
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How to Qualify - Upcoming Events:
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MAYB
Wichita, Kingman, Topeka, Newton
February 1
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MAYB
Wichita, Cheney, Manhattan
February 8
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MAYB
Wichita, Andover, Wellington, Salina, Lawrence, Hays
February 15
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Team Registration Deadline - Thursday, February 13th, 2025
Deadline to Submit Player Eligibility Documents - Friday, February 14th, 2025
Teams that qualify on Feb 15th and 16th have until Monday Feb 17th 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.
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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.
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Do you have a question about the 2025 Kansas Middle School Basketball Championship? Check out our FAQ page for commonly asked questions and answers.
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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.
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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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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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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!
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***Great News for 7th and 8th Grade Teams!***
In years past our Kansas Middle School Basketball Championship dates have conflicted with KSHSAA rules that prohibit 7th and 8th grade teams to continue play after week 35 of the school calendar. This season our tournament falls within the permitted window meaning many 7th and 8th grade school and club teams will be able to experience our State Tournament in Wichita! At Large bids that can qualify your team can be filled out here. See KSHSAA rules below:
24-25 KSHSAA Basketball Manual
“Middle School Non-School Team Exception - In April 2015, the KSHSAA Board of Directors voted to provide an exception for 7th and 8th grade players in regards to non-school team participation outside the season of sport. From October 27, 2024 (SCW #17) through March 2, 2025 (Sunday of SCW #35) there are no restrictions on the number of players that may participate together on a non-school team. While a member of the school team a player may not play or practice with a non-school team. The school coach may not coach their potential players outside the season of sport. The school team may not extend their season be continuing to play as the school team after the school season is complete.”
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SEE YOU AT STATE!
Pauline Kibathi
Tournament Director
pauline@statebasketballchampionship.com
316-448-3284 Ext. 707
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