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Summary
Denver. Prep Hoops-run spring event scheduled May 1-3, 2026. Falls on the high school side of the spring calendar (not AAU travel) and brings in Prep Hoops scouts plus visiting college coaches.
What makes this tournament distinct
Spring high school event in a region where most spring basketball is club ball; gets coverage from the Prep Hoops scouting network.
Who it fits
Best for: Colorado and Mountain region high school programs wanting scouting eyes outside the November-March window.
Tradeoffs: Spring high school basketball is unusual; not every state's eligibility rules treat it the same way as in-season play.
Denver. Colorado state finals for both boys and girls, classes 1A through 6A. Great 8 round opens the week, all six championship games run on the final Saturday at Denver Coliseum. Every game streams on NFHS Network.
Birmingham, Alabama — all seven classifications, boys and girls, play semifinals and finals at Legacy Arena at the BJCC over a single week (February 24 through March 1 in 2025). Alabama was the first state to consolidate the championship into one venue this way. Hoover went 35-0 to take its third straight 7A title.
Mobile, Alabama — 32 teams from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana across two college venues over three days at the back end of Christmas week. Roster-heavy on D1 prospects, which keeps college-coach traffic strong on the sidelines.
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.