Idaho high school basketball is governed by the IHSAA (Idaho). State championships happen in early March, typically split between Idaho Center in Nampa and other regional venues.
Pocatello, mid-December. Run by Idaho Prospects Basketball at Mountain View Event Center. Smaller than the headline holiday events — practical December reps for southeast Idaho and bordering Utah programs without the travel cost of going to Boise or out-of-state.
Tournament details →Branded the Real Dairy Shootout. Six classifications (1A through 6A) play simultaneously across Treasure Valley venues — Ford Idaho Center, Idaho Center Arena, plus high school and college gyms in and around Boise. Owyhee won the 2025 6A title over Lake City, 77-46.
Tournament details →The Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA — same acronym as Indiana, different organization).
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 →