Maryland public-school state finals run by the MPSSAA. Four classifications (1A through 4A) play out from regional rounds into a state final weekend, traditionally at SECU Arena on the Towson University campus. The bracket is built off region tournaments seeded through the regular season.
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.