IOWA HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL
Producing 100+ Years of Standout Iowa Athletes
Iowa has been among the national leaders in boys’ basketball since its first state tournament in 1912. Viewed for years as the IHSAA’s “gold standard” event, Iowa high school hoops has produced countless college and professional standouts. The state tournament consists of eight teams from each of the four classifications who advance to Wells Fargo Arena in downtown Des Moines.
NEWS SECTION
Iowa High School Basketball State Tournament Central
For all things post-season and tournament, refer to the IHSAA Basketball Tournament Central.
BASKETBALL Administrator,
Fan & Athlete Materials
- 2024-2025 NFHS Basketball Rule Changes
- Preliminary Classifications As of 11_18_2024
- 2025 State Tournament Schedule
- 2024-25 Regular Season Manual
- 2025 Postseason Manual
- 2025 Postseason Checklist
- 2024 Record Book
- Printable Basketball Score Sheet
2024-25 School & Officials Memos
2024-25 Officials Webinars
Shot Clock:
- Guidelines
- Start & Stop Guidelines
- Training Video
- Operators: Intrasquad Scrimmage
- Case Scenarios
- Guidelines for Timers, Scorers, & Announcers
Faking Being Fouled Information
View IHSAA Basketball Scores & Stats
Statewide schedules, scores, statistics, and more at Bound.
Important Upcoming Events
For school-specific events, please contact your school’s athletic director or reference your conference’s website.
Learn About NFHS Basketball Information
The IHSAA is a founding member of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).
For information on national sport rules, updates, and resources, visit NFHS supported sites.
Recent Basketball History
IHSAA Publication Archives (ArcaSearch)
IHSAA Website Archives (2008–2022)