114th Annual IHSAA Boys Basketball State Tournament Pairings Show
Hosts: TBA.
Streaming: Exclusively on IHSAAtv.org
Radio: Simulcast on affiliates of the IHSAA Champions Network
Entry List Deadline: Wednesday, February 7, 2024, 4 pm ET / 3 pm CT.
Admission: All tickets will be digital through your mobile phone and may be purchased through Eventlink (additional fees may apply). No cash. Present your purchase verification on your mobile phone at the gate for admission. $7 per session; $15 all sessions. Children age 5 and younger admitted free.
Streaming: To see if your school’s game is being streamed, please visit IHSAAtv.org and type the school name in the search bar at the top of that page.
Home Team: The second team listed in each game is the designated home team.
Official Basketball: The Wilson Evolution Wide Channel (B0516), the official ball of the IHSAA state tournament, will be provided to all host sites. Wilson Ad
Class 4A
1. East Chicago Central (7):
East Chicago Central, Gary West Side, Hammond Central, Hammond Morton, Lake Central, Merrillville, Munster
2. Chesterton (7):
Chesterton, Crown Point, Hobart, Kankakee Valley, Lowell, Portage, Valparaiso
3. Mishawaka (6):
LaPorte, Michigan City, Mishawaka, Plymouth, South Bend Adams, South Bend Riley
4. Elkhart (6):
Concord, Elkhart, Goshen, Northridge, Penn, Warsaw Community
5. East Noble (6):
Carroll (Fort Wayne), DeKalb, East Noble, Fort Wayne North Side, Fort Wayne Northrop, Fort Wayne Snider
6. Homestead (6):
Columbia City, Fort Wayne South Side, Fort Wayne Wayne, Homestead, Huntington North, New Haven
7. Lafayette Jefferson (6):
Harrison (West Lafayette), Kokomo, Lafayette Jefferson, Logansport, Marion, McCutcheon
8. Noblesville (6):
Carmel, Fishers, Hamilton Southeastern, Noblesville, Westfield, Zionsville
9. Greenfield-Central (7):
Anderson, Greenfield-Central, Mt. Vernon (Fortville), Muncie Central, New Palestine, Pendleton Heights, Richmond
10. Lawrence North (7):
Indianapolis Arsenal Technical, Indianapolis Cathedral, Indianapolis Crispus Attucks, Lawrence Central, Lawrence North, North Central (Indianapolis), Warren Central
11. Southport (7):
Ben Davis, Decatur Central, Franklin Central, Perry Meridian, Pike, Roncalli, Southport
12. Terre Haute South Vigo (5):
Avon, Brownsburg, Plainfield, Terre Haute North Vigo, Terre Haute South Vigo
13. Bloomington North (6):
Bloomington North, Bloomington South, Center Grove, Greenwood Community, Martinsville, Mooresville
14. East Central (6):
Columbus East, Columbus North, East Central, Franklin Community, Shelbyville, Whiteland Community
15. Seymour (6):
Bedford North Lawrence, Floyd Central, Jeffersonville, Jennings County, New Albany, Seymour
16. Evansville North (6):
Castle, Evansville Central, Evansville F.J. Reitz, Evansville Harrison, Evansville North, Jasper
Class 3A
17. Calumet (8):
Boone Grove, Calumet, Griffith, Hammond Bishop Noll, Hanover Central, Highland, Lake Station Edison, River Forest
18. Tippecanoe Valley (5):
Bremen, Culver Academies, Glenn, Knox, Tippecanoe Valley
19. South Bend Washington (6):
Jimtown, Mishawaka Marian, New Prairie, South Bend Clay, South Bend Saint Joseph, South Bend Washington
20. Lakeland (5):
Fairfield, Lakeland, NorthWood, Wawasee, West Noble
21. Woodlan (7):
Angola, Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger, Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran, Garrett, Heritage, Leo, Woodlan
22. Frankfort (7):
Benton Central, Frankfort, North Montgomery, Rensselaer Central, Twin Lakes, West Lafayette, Western
23. Mississinewa (7):
Bellmont, Maconaquah, Mississinewa, Northwestern, Norwell, Oak Hill, Peru
24. New Castle (7):
Centerville, Delta, Frankton, Hamilton Heights, Jay County, New Castle, Yorktown
25. Lebanon (6):
Crawfordsville, Danville Community, Lebanon, Monrovia, Tri-West Hendricks, Western Boone
26. Owen Valley (7):
Brown County, Edgewood, Indian Creek, Northview, Owen Valley, South Vermillion, West Vigo
27. Guerin Catholic (6):
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory, Guerin Catholic, Heritage Christian, Herron, Indianapolis Bishop Chatard, Indianapolis Shortridge
28. Beech Grove (6):
Beech Grove, Christel House, Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter, Indianapolis George Washington Community, Purdue Polytechnic - Downtown, Speedway
29. Greensburg (7):
Batesville, Connersville, Franklin County, Greensburg, Lawrenceburg, Rushville Consolidated, South Dearborn
30. Scottsburg (7):
Charlestown, Corydon Central, Madison Consolidated, North Harrison, Salem, Scottsburg, Silver Creek
31. Princeton Community (7):
Heritage Hills, North Daviess, Pike Central, Princeton Community, Southridge, Vincennes Lincoln, Washington
32. Boonville (6):
Boonville, Evansville Bosse, Evansville Mater Dei, Evansville Reitz Memorial, Gibson Southern, Mt. Vernon
Class 2A
33. Bowman Leadership Academy (7):
21st Century Charter School - Gary, Andrean, Bowman Leadership Academy, Illiana Christian, Lighthouse CPC, North Newton, Whiting
34. North Judson-San Pierre (6):
Career Academy, Hebron, LaVille, North Judson-San Pierre, South Central (Union Mills), Wheeler
35. Westview (6):
Central Noble, Churubusco, Eastside, Fremont, Prairie Heights, Westview
36. Lewis Cass (6):
Lewis Cass, North Miami, Pioneer, Rochester Community, Wabash, Winamac Community
37. Bluffton (7):
Adams Central, Bluffton, Fort Wayne Bishop Luers, Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian, Manchester, South Adams, Whitko
38. Lafayette Central Catholic (6):
Carroll (Flora), Clinton Prairie, Covington, Delphi Community, Lafayette Central Catholic, Seeger
39. Tipton (7):
Blackford, Eastbrook, Eastern (Greentown), Elwood Community, Madison-Grant, Taylor, Tipton
40. Alexandria Monroe (7):
Alexandria Monroe, Lapel, Monroe Central, Muncie Burris, Wapahani, Wes-Del, Winchester Community
41. Hagerstown (5):
Hagerstown, Knightstown, Northeastern, Shenandoah, Union County
42. Triton Central (5):
Eastern Hancock, Indianapolis Scecina Memorial, Irvington Preparatory Academy, Riverside, Triton Central
43. Sheridan (5):
Cascade, Covenant Christian (Indpls), Park Tudor, Sheridan, University
44. Greencastle (7):
Cloverdale, Greencastle, North Putnam, Parke Heritage, Riverton Parke, South Putnam, Southmont
45. South Ripley (5):
Hauser, Milan, North Decatur, South Ripley, Switzerland County
46. Southwestern (Hanover) (7):
Austin, Brownstown Central, Clarksville, Eastern (Pekin), Henryville, Providence, Southwestern (Hanover)
47. Paoli (7):
Eastern Greene, Linton-Stockton, Mitchell, North Knox, Paoli, South Knox, Sullivan
48. Forest Park (6):
Crawford County, Forest Park, North Posey, Perry Central, South Spencer, Tell City
Class 1A
49. Kouts (6):
DeMotte Christian, Hammond Academy of Science and Technology, Kouts, Morgan Township, Tri-Township, Washington Township
50. Triton (7):
Argos, Culver Community, Marquette Catholic, Oregon-Davis, Trinity School at Greenlawn, Triton, Westville
51. Bethany Christian (5):
Bethany Christian, Elkhart Christian Academy, Hamilton, Lakeland Christian Academy, Lakewood Park Christian
52. Caston (6):
Caston, Frontier, North White, South Newton, Tri-County, West Central
53. Southern Wells (5):
Fort Wayne Canterbury, Northfield, Smith Academy for Excellence, Southern Wells, Southwood
54. Fountain Central (6):
Attica, Clinton Central, Faith Christian, Fountain Central, North Vermillion, Rossville
55. Tri-Central (5):
Anderson Preparatory Academy, Cowan, Daleville, Liberty Christian, Tri-Central
56. Blue River Valley (7):
Blue River Valley, Cambridge City Lincoln, Randolph Southern, Seton Catholic, Tri, Union (Modoc), Union City
57. White River Valley (7):
Bloomfield, Clay City, Dugger Union, Lighthouse Christian Academy, North Central (Farmersburg), Shakamak, White River Valley
58. Bethesda Christian (8):
Bethesda Christian, Indiana Math & Science Academy, Indiana School for the Deaf, Indianapolis Metropolitan, International School of Indiana, MTI School of Knowledge, Purdue Polytechnic North, Traders Point Christian
59. Indianapolis Lutheran (7):
Central Christian Academy, Eminence, Greenwood Christian Academy, Indianapolis Lutheran, Providence Cristo Rey, Tindley, Victory College Prep
60. Edinburgh (7):
Edinburgh, Jac-Cen-Del, Morristown, Oldenburg Academy, South Decatur, Southwestern (Shelbyville), Waldron
61. Borden (6):
Borden, Christian Academy of Indiana, Lanesville, Rock Creek Academy, South Central (Elizabeth), West Washington
62. New Washington (6):
Crothersville, Medora, New Washington, Rising Sun, Shawe Memorial, Trinity Lutheran
63. Loogootee (7):
Barr-Reeve, Loogootee, Orleans, Shoals, Springs Valley, Vincennes Rivet, Washington Catholic
64. Tecumseh (6):
Cannelton, Evansville Christian, Evansville Day, Northeast Dubois, Tecumseh, Wood Memorial
Sectional Host Site Selection
Sectional host sites are determined by school administrators within each sectional grouping.
Restrictions
Principals should inform all of the following tourney restrictions:
A. No publications, brochures, fliers, etc. of any kind, whether for sale or free-of-charge, are to be distributed at IHSAA tournament events without prior approval from the IHSAA.
B. Balloons, banners and/or posters, etc. are not permitted.
C. Cowbells and other such noise devices, banners, shakers on sticks, signs, posters, etc., are not permitted.
D. No live animal mascots are permitted.
E. Line-up lanes of fans shall not be permitted on the playing floor at any time.
F. Audio/video devices are not permitted on the playing floor.
G. The throwing of articles, including toilet tissue, is not allowed.
It shall be the responsibility of each high school principal to see that the above restrictions are enforced.
*The use of high school pep bands at this IHSAA tourney is permitted and encouraged.
Admission: All tickets will be digital through your mobile phone and may be purchased through Eventlink (additional fees may apply). No cash. Present your purchase verification on your mobile phone at the gate for admission. $10. Children age 5 and younger admitted free.
Pairings: Two regional championship games (not necessarily from the same class) will be assigned to each site. Pairings will be made by random draw and announced during the State Tournament Pairings Show but where each game will be played will be determined following the sectional championships. The winner in each regional championship game will advance to the Semi-State.
Home Team: Within each regional, the first team drawn will be the designated visitor in the first game with the second team drawn the designated home team in the first game. The third team drawn is the visitor in the second game with the fourth team drawn the home team in the second game.
Streaming: To see if your school’s game is being streamed, please visit IHSAAtv.org and type the school name in the search bar at the top of that page.
Official Basketball: The Wilson Evolution Wide Channel (B0516), the official ball of the IHSAA state tournament, will be provided for use at each host site. Wilson Ad
Northern Regional Hosts
Michigan City
Logansport
South Bend Washington
New Castle
North Judson-San Pierre
Lapel
Triton
Frankfort
Southern Regional Hosts
Southport
Seymour
Lebanon
Washington
Greenfield-Central
Southridge
Martinsville
Loogootee
Host Site Selection
The following criteria was used in selecting host sites: travel distance, invitations filed by principals, facilities, rotation, classification, success and satisfactory management of previous tourneys, number of tourneys hosted in other sports and adjustment because of reorganization and consolidation.
Restrictions
Principals should inform all of the following tourney restrictions:
A. No publications, brochures, fliers, etc. of any kind, whether for sale or free-of-charge, are to be distributed at IHSAA tournament events without prior approval from the IHSAA.
B. Balloons, banners and/or posters, etc. are not permitted.
C. Cowbells and other such noise devices, banners, shakers on sticks, signs, posters, etc., are not permitted.
D. No live animal mascots are permitted.
E. Line-up lanes of fans shall not be permitted on the playing floor at any time.
F. Audio/video devices are not permitted on the playing floor.
G. The throwing of articles, including toilet tissue, is not allowed.
It shall be the responsibility of each high school principal to see that the above restrictions are enforced.
*The use of high school pep bands at this IHSAA tourney is permitted and encouraged.
Admission: All tickets will be digital through your mobile phone and may be purchased through Eventlink (additional fees may apply). No cash. Present your purchase verification on your mobile phone at the gate for admission. $12 session; $20 both sessions. Children age 5 and younger admitted free.
Each site will have four teams from the same class and will play two semifinal games and a championship with the winner advancing to the state championship game.
Pairings Show: Pairings will be made by random draw and announced via IHSAAtv.org on Sunday, March 10, 2024 (the day after the regional championship games).
Streaming: To see if your school’s game is being streamed, please visit IHSAAtv.org and type the school name in the search bar at the top of that page.
Home Team: The designated home team will be the second team listed in each game.
Official Basketball: The Wilson Evolution Wide Channel (B0516), the official ball of the IHSAA state tournament, will be provided for use at each host site. Wilson Ad
North
Michigan City
G1: TBA vs. TBA
G2: TBA vs. TBA
Championship: G1 winner vs. G2 winner
Elkhart
G1: TBA vs. TBA
G2: TBA vs. TBA
Championship: G1 winner vs. G2 winner
Logansport
G1: TBA vs. TBA
G2: TBA vs. TBA
Championship: G1 winner vs. G2 winner
Lafayette Jefferson
G1: TBA vs. TBA
G2: TBA vs. TBA
Championship: G1 winner vs. G2 winner
South
New Castle
G1: TBA vs. TBA
G2: TBA vs. TBA
Championship: G1 winner vs. G2 winner
Southport
G1: TBA vs. TBA
G2: TBA vs. TBA
Championship: G1 winner vs. G2 winner
Seymour
G1: TBA vs. TBA
G2: TBA vs. TBA
Championship: G1 winner vs. G2 winner
Washington
G1: TBA vs. TBA
G2: TBA vs. TBA
Championship: G1 winner vs. G2 winner
Host Site Selection
The following criteria was used in selecting host sites: travel distance, invitations filed by principals, facilities, rotation, classification, success and satisfactory management of previous tourneys, number of tourneys hosted in other sports and adjustment because of reorganization and consolidation.
IHSAA Policy for Alternative Neutral Sites for Semi-State Contests in IHSAA Basketball Tournament Series
The host location of all Tournament Series contests in basketball are determined prior to the beginning of each basketball Tournament Series. In the event a semi-state team’s assigned location is hosted by the semi-state team’s school, the location of that semi-state contest will be reassigned and moved to a neutral site. Approved June 2014; Updated 2020.
Restrictions
Principals should inform all of the following tourney restrictions:
A. No publications, brochures, fliers, etc. of any kind, whether for sale or free-of-charge, are to be distributed at IHSAA tournament events without prior approval from the IHSAA.
B. Balloons, banners and/or posters, etc. are not permitted.
C. Cowbells and other such noise devices, banners, shakers on sticks, signs, posters, etc., are not permitted.
D. No live animal mascots are permitted.
E. Line-up lanes of fans shall not be permitted on the playing floor at any time.
F. Audio/video devices are not permitted on the playing floor.
G. The throwing of articles, including toilet tissue, is not allowed.
It shall be the responsibility of each high school principal to see that the above restrictions are enforced.
*The use of high school pep bands at this IHSAA tourney is permitted and encouraged.
Note: The IHSAA Boys Basketball State Finals are being played a week later (March 30, 2024) than previously scheduled due to Gainbridge Fieldhouse hosting the NCAA Men's Basketball First and Second Round Tournament games.
Site: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis | Website
Admission: $15 per person. All tickets are reserved seating for one session only (two games - morning session or evening session). All tickets are digital only through your mobile phone and may be purchased via Ticketmaster.com (service fees apply) - the exclusive ticket provider for Gainbridge Fieldhouse - or in person at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse Box Office. Purchased tickets will be sent as mobile tickets to the purchaser’s smart phone and that verification should be shown at the admission gate. Participating schools will also have digital tickets to sell in their own sections (see below).
Ticket Purchasing Timeline
- Tickets at the north end and south end of the lower bowl are available for purchase by the general public.
- Beginning Monday of State Finals week, the eight participating schools will receive password-protected links for their seating sections. The selling procedure for those seats is at the discretion of each school.
- Beginning Thursday at 4:30 pm ET / 3:30 CT of State Finals week, any unsold tickets from the participating schools will be made available for purchase by the general public through the Ticketmaster public links.
Streaming: All four state championship games will stream exclusively on IHSAAtv.org via pay-per-view for $15 per game or $20 for all games.
Radio: Each game will be broadcast on affiliates of the IHSAA Champions Network.
Photography: Double Edge Media is the Official Photography Service of the IHSAA and posts state championship images for purchase. Website
Apparel: Contact Team IP, our official online provider of state tournament apparel. Website
Home Team: The winners of the north semi-states will be the designated home teams.
Official Basketball: The Wilson Evolution Wide Channel (B0516), the official ball of the IHSAA state tournament, will be used. Wilson Ad
Session 1
Public gates open at 9:30 am ET
10:30 am ET | Class 1A State Championship
Approx. 12:45 pm ET | Class 2A State Championship
Fieldhouse cleared
Session 2
Public gates open at 5 pm ET
6 pm ET | Class 3A State Championship
Approx. 8:15 pm ET | Class 4A State Championship
Restrictions
Principals should inform all of the following tourney restrictions:
- No publications, brochures, fliers, etc. of any kind, whether for sale or free-of-charge, are to be distributed at IHSAA tournament events without prior approval from the IHSAA.
- Balloons, banners and/or posters, etc. are not permitted.
- Cowbells and other such noise devices, banners, shakers on sticks, signs, posters, etc., are not permitted.
- No live animal mascots are permitted.
- Line-up lanes of fans shall not be permitted on the playing floor at any time.
- Audio/video devices are not permitted on the playing floor.
- The throwing of articles, including toilet tissue, is not allowed.
It shall be the responsibility of each high school principal to see that the above restrictions are enforced.
*The use of high school pep bands at this IHSAA tourney is permitted and encouraged.