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Maryland

A dynasty falls, a new champion rises, and a program makes history on a dramatic night of Maryland girls state basketball.

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Northwest’s Colin Rice (4) drives to the basket against Johnston's Nicare Cavil (1) on March 10, 2026, at Casey’s Center in Des Moines.

Iowa

High School on SI announces top honors for Iowa boys basketball.

Iowa

Here are the candidates for High School on SI’s Iowa high school athlete of the week for March 9-14

Damien boys basketball team celebrates 58-55 win over Folsom to take the CIF Division 1 boys championship March 13 at Golden 1 Center.

California

Damien coach Mike LeDuc wins his 1,127th game and second state title with bitterly-fought win over host Folsom; Centennial's bigs plus Cal-bound Armanyie Reed led Centennial to first title

Minnesota

The No. 1 Hopkins Royals (27-2) play the No. 2 Rosemount Irish (28-3) in the MSHSL girls basketball state tournament Class 4A championships on Saturday at Willi

Ian Berry scored 15 points to help Little Elm win its first state championship, as they dominated Austin Westlake in the UIL 6A Division II state championship on Saturday at The Alamodome.

Texas

Shocking shooting woes plague Westlake as Lobos make a statement to cap 37-win season.

Scenes from Unity Christian's basketball state semifinal win over Detroit University Prep on Friday, March 13, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan

The Freeland Falcons (25-3) play the Hudonsville Unity Christian Crusaders (25-3) in the MHSAA boys basketball Division 2 state championship at the Breslin Cent

Palisades Charter senior Ayla Teegardin shares her gratitude for basketball and her teammates despite losing her home in the Palisades Fire in January of 2025.

California

After losing her home in 2025 to the Palisades Fire, the Palisades Charter girls basketball team earned its way to the CIF State championship in 2026.

Maddyn Greenway and Providence Academy are hoping to win its fifth consecutive Class 2A championship.

Minnesota

The No. 1 Providence Academy Lions (27-4) play the No. 2 Duluth Marshall Hilltoppers (24-7) in the MSHSL girls basketball Class 2A championship on Saturday at W

Cornerstone Christian Benjamin Lukacs with two of his game-high 26 points lifting the Cougars to a 74-64 CIF State Division 3 title win over Birmingham at Golden 1 Center on March 13, 2026

California

SACRAMENTO — The final horn had sounded, his players celebrated wildly on the floor and 73-year-old coach Chris Lavdiotis, after giving a quick group hug with a

Many players on North Crowley's roster weren't even born the last time the Panthers won a state championship.

Texas

A tale of two halves spelled the difference in the UIL Class 6A Division I boys state championship game between North Crowley and Brennan.

Michigan

The 2026 Michigan high school boys basketball season ends on Saturday with all four state championships at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. High School On S

Providence Academy junior Maddyn Greenway hopes to lead the Lions to another Class 2A championship

Minnesota

The 2026 Minnesota high school girls basketball season concludes on Saturday with four state championship games at Williams Arena. High School On SI will have f

Senior Guard Elijah Garrett and Beaumont West Brook will look to defend their state title on Saturday when they take on Frisco Heritage in the Class 5A Division 1 championship.

Texas

Duke signee Bryson Howard leads Frisco Heritage to its first state title in program history

Kuemper Catholic's Dylan Schon (1) shoots the ball against Unity Christian's Brayden Harskamp (14) on March 13, 2026, at Casey’s Center in Des Moines.

Iowa

Quick start, strong conclusion lifts Unity Christian past Kuemper Catholic.

St. Edmond's Hunter Horn (34) takes a shot against Marquette Catholic's Taegin Smith (3) on March 13, 2026, at Casey’s Center in Des Moines.

Iowa

Gaels win their second state championship, 54-42.

Ballard Jude Gibson (23) goes for a layup between Carroll forward Jared Mohr (4) and Carroll forward Lual Tharjiath (5) during the third quarter in the 3A IIHSAA boys basketball semifinal. on March 11, 2026, at Casey’s Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

Iowa

Bombers get clutch FTs from Jude Gibson to win first-ever boys state basketball championship

Girls Basketball

Big Walnut’s Sydney Mobley is the eighth junior in history to receive the award

Minnesota

The 2026 Minnesota high school girls basketball state tournament continues on Friday with the Class 1A and 2A semifinal at Williams Arena in Minneapolis. This

Iowa

All four games will be played Friday in Des Moines, Iowa.

Valley’s Carson Tucker drives to the net as Fayetteville defenders Kasen Kocian (center) and Jack Schley attempt to block during the Class 1A Div. 1 state basketball championship in San Antonio Thursday March 12, 2026. Final score was 66-48, Valley.

Texas

The 2026 Texas (UIL) boys basketball state championships began on Thursday at the Almadodome in San Antonio. Four teams were crowned champions. Here is a round

Ontario Christian's Kaleena Smith drives to the hoop against a Sierra Canyon defender in the CIF Southern Section Open Division final on Feb. 28, 2026. She leads her team into the state finals 6 p.m. Saturday against Mitty with a possible mythical national championship on the line.

California

Sierra Canyon, Ontario Christian, Mitty play for national titles; Central Section takes center stage; Kaleen Smith makes debut; Jelani McCoy, McKenna Woliczko offer swan songs

Kansas

See each matchup and bracket for all seven KHSAA boys basketball brackets

Iowa

Get every bracket, matchup and final score of the 2026 Iowa high school boys basketball playoffs

Pennsylvania

Get every bracket and matchup in the 2026 Pennsylvania high school basketball playoffs