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.
BASKETBALL: 2024-25 SEASON
SCHEDULES & SCORES
RESOURCES
Upcoming IHSAA BASKETBALL EVENTS
For school-specific events, please check your school or conference listings.
IHSAA BASKETBALL News
BASKETBALL RESOURCES
INFORMATION & GUIDANCE
- 2024-2025 NFHS Basketball Rule Changes
- 2025 State Tournament Schedule
- 2025 Postseason Checklist
- Printable Basketball Score Sheet
- Shot Clock Guidelines
- Shot Clock Start & Stop Guidelines
- Shot Clock Training Video
- Shot Clock Operators: Intrasquad Scrimmage
- Shot Clock Case Scenarios
- Guidelines for Timers, Scorers, & Announcers
- Faking Being Fouled Video
- Faking Being Fouled General Information
- Faking Being Fouled on the Offense-Protocols
- Faking Being Fouled on the Defense_Protocols
- 22nd Game Request
Iowa High School Basketball State Tournament Central
For all things post-season and tournament, refer to the IHSAA Basketball Tournament Central.
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.
2025 state snapshots
Recent Basketball History
IHSAA Publication Archives (ArcaSearch)
IHSAA Website Archives (2008–2022)