MPSSAA Boys Basketball State Championships

Towson · March

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Summary

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.

What makes this tournament distinct

The official championship pathway for every MPSSAA public-school program in Maryland.

Who it fits

Best for: Programs and families tracking the state-title bracket, not an open-entry showcase.

Tradeoffs: No outside teams; you have to win your region to get here. Streaming is behind the NFHS paywall.

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