West Virginia high school basketball is governed by WVSSAC. State championships happen in mid-March at Charleston Coliseum.
St. Albans, West Virginia — in its 26th year, founded by Coach Tex Williams and co-organized by FCA West Virginia since 2006. Pre-Christmas showcase format featuring matchups between WV programs and out-of-state visitors. Profits support FCA programming.
Tournament details →West Virginia's boys state finals run March 18-22 at the Charleston Coliseum, with the girls bracket the week prior (March 11-15). All games stream on NFHS Network with championships also on the WV MetroNews app and statewide radio network.
Tournament details →The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC).
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 →