Arizona basketball runs through the AIA, with state championships at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix in late February. Phoenix and Tucson host most of the state's holiday and early-season tournaments.
Naismith Hall of Fame's western showcase — runs the first weekend of January at Skyline High in Mesa. National-tier field built around the 8-team main bracket plus a 6-team round-robin and four Nike EYBL Scholastic games. Pairs with Nike Tournament of Champions in Phoenix the same week, so the Valley becomes a one-week recruiting hub.
Tournament details →June, Mesa. The largest scholastic team event in the West — 400+ varsity teams across three weekends, 5,000+ players, 900+ college coaches. Run by the Arizona Basketball Coaches Association during the NCAA June scholastic live period, so it's where college recruiting happens with your school team rather than a club roster.
Tournament details →The Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA).
National Prep Tournament · March 6–8, 2026
National Prep Tournament in Fort Walton Beach, Florida takes both high school and post-grad programs. Applications stay open through October 31. If you want a competitive early-March slot without invitation-only barriers, this is the one to apply for.
Apply for the National Prep Tournament →