Iolani Classic
Honolulu, mid-December. Hosted at Iolani School since 1983 (founded by Glenn Young). 16-team boys field plus an 8-team girls field. National-caliber mainland programs travel in to play Hawaii's top teams.
Tournament details →Basketball Tournaments in Hawaii
Hawaii high school basketball is governed by the HHSAA. The Iolani Classic in Honolulu is the state's marquee national-draw early-season tournament, held in mid-December.
2 tournament(s) in Hawaii
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December 2 tournaments
Punahou Invitational
Punahou hosts a 16-team Christmas-week bracket at Hemmeter Fieldhouse. Field mixes ILH and OIA programs with mainland and international invites. Runs the same week as the Iolani Classic — the two combined make Honolulu the West's most concentrated holiday basketball destination.
Tournament details →Frequently asked
Who runs Hawaii high school basketball?
The Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA).
National Prep Tournament · March 6–8, 2026
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