Missouri high school basketball is governed by MSHSAA. State championships are held in early-to-mid March at multiple venues across Springfield and Columbia.
Springfield, Missouri's national high school showcase. Eight teams over three days at Missouri State's Great Southern Bank Arena. The 2026 edition was the 41st annual and featured five teams in MaxPreps' national top 10. More than 60 future NBA players and 370 D-I signees have come through it — Wall, Cousins, Tatum, LaMelo Ball, Beal, Barrett, Hansbrough.
Tournament details →Missouri's boys' and girls' state series, played over two weekends at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. Smaller classes (1-3) play first weekend, larger classes (4-6) the second. MSHSAA.TV offers all 48 games for $15 or $10 per individual game.
Tournament details →The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA).
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 →