Nebraska high school basketball is governed by NSAA. State tournaments are held in early March at Pinnacle Bank Arena and Devaney Center in Lincoln.
Omaha. Metro Conference's holiday tournament dates to the 1962-63 season. Five days, boys and girls, played across Bellevue West and Creighton Prep with the finals doubleheader on January 2. Routinely the strongest holiday field in Nebraska.
Tournament details →Lincoln. Nebraska boys state finals, all classes A through D-2, run four days at Pinnacle Bank Arena (the Husker home floor). One venue, every class — rare for a state this size.
Tournament details →The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA).
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 →