South Dakota high school basketball is governed by SDHSAA. State championships happen in mid-March at venues in Sioux Falls and Rapid City.
Rapid City. South Dakota's largest-class boys state finals moved to The Monument complex in 2026, ending Sioux Falls's 65-year hosting run for that one year. Returns to Sioux Falls in 2027. Class A also at The Monument (Summit Arena), Class B in Aberdeen.
Tournament details →South Dakota's play-in round between region champs and the state tournament. 16 teams per class play single-elimination games hosted by the higher seed; eight survive to the state tournament. Plays out the Tuesday before state weekend.
Tournament details →The South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA).
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.
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