Kansas high school basketball is governed by KSHSAA. State tournaments are held in early March, distributed across multiple sites depending on classification.
Topeka. Three-school city tournament (Topeka High, Topeka West, Highland Park) plus invited regional opponents like Wichita Northwest and Lansing. Played at Highland Park in mid-January as a midseason marquee for Shawnee County.
Tournament details →Kansas spreads its state finals across seven venues in five cities. 4A and 3A play at Hutchinson Sports Arena, 1A Division I in Dodge City. Quarterfinals March 10-11, semis and finals March 12-14. Total field of 112 teams across all classes.
Tournament details →The Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA).
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.
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