New Mexico high school basketball is governed by NMAA. State championships happen in mid-March at the Pit (UNM Arena) in Albuquerque.
Hobbs. Three-day mid-season tournament inside Tasker Arena that pulls programs from New Mexico, West Texas, and Arizona. The 63rd edition was held recently — one of the longest-running holiday tournaments in the Southwest. Hobbs is consistently a top-five girls program and a state finalist on the boys side.
Tournament details →Albuquerque. New Mexico state finals, classes 1A-5A boys and girls, with the bulk of championship games at UNM's Pit on the final Friday and Saturday. Earlier rounds use the Pit and surrounding venues. Title sponsor is Nusenda Credit Union.
Tournament details →The New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA).
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 →