State Basketball Championship presents

Illinois Middle School Basketball Championship

March 20-22, 2026
Bloomington, Illinois
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Description

The 9th annual Illinois Middle School Basketball Championship has MOVED to the Bloomington-Normal area! Don’t miss this exciting event as top teams from across the Land of Lincoln compete for the state title. Game sites include The Shirk Center at IWU!

  • Tournament
  • Invite Only teams
  • Boys & Girls: 8th-3rd
  • Ability: Elite/Competitive/Developmental
  • $350.00-$425.00 entry fee
  • 4 game guarantee

Location

The Shirk Center Map
The Shirk Center
302 E Emerson St
Bloomington, IL, 61701
Directions

Contact

Pauline Kibathi
217-903-5517 ext 707

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General Information

-Take place at premier facilities in the Bloomington-Normal area, including the Shirk Center on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University, one of the top NCAA D3 basketball venues in the Midwest.

-Separate divisions for club and school teams

- Game sites include "The Shirk Center" on IWU Campus 

Did your team show success in a non-automatic qualifying league or tournament?  Click the link below for more information about At Large Bids to State!
--->AT LARGE LINK (CLICK HERE)

Registration

To register for this event visit the official website.


All event related questions should be directed to Pauline Kibathi at pauline@statebasketballchampionship.com or call 217-903-5517 ext 707.