Basketball
04/10/24 – Basketball Official of the Year Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 10, 2024
Each year, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association honors the top officials for the 10 sports in which it licenses officials. Finalists in each sport are selected through a combination of not only on-field performance but local association activity and leadership, training efforts and the mentoring of newer officials.
One official in each sport is named “Outstanding Official of the Year” for their sport in appreciation of their dedication and service to schools and student-athletes across the state. Winners are selected following consultation with local assigning secretaries, veteran officials’ observers, coaches throughout the state and additional staff review.
The Outstanding Official of the Year for the 2023-24 Basketball season is Tyrone Fields. Each finalist will receive a commemorative watch and certificate courtesy of the Officials Trust Fund, with the Official of the Year receiving an additional recognition award.
With officiating numbers declining at the national level, the KHSAA is […]
Reminder about 2024 Sponsor and Sweet 16® Club Reception on Friday
Please accept our invitation to join the Association Board, Staff, Sweet 16® Club, Corporate Sponsors and event workers for breakfast/brunch Friday, March 22nd from 8 to 9:45 a.m. in Club B (Second Floor of Rupp Arena).
Entrance can be made to the building in several ways –
- Those staying at the Hilton may enter the arena using the first entrance at the corner of the new glass area next to the CatWalk steps, and staff will direct you to the elevators and escalator;
- Those coming from the Hyatt should enter via the Media pass gate at the end of the arena furthest from the Hyatt on High Street directly across from Parking Lot Entrance #2.
- Those parked in Second Level Garage can come in through the entrance on that level.
We will also manage the distribution of the Sweet 16® amenity for this year at that breakfast. If you are unable to pick […]
03/11/24 – Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16® to Tip Off at Rupp Arena
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 11, 2024
The 2024 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16® is set to return to Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center in Lexington starting Wednesday, March 13, at 11 a.m. ET.
All 15 games of the tournament will be broadcast live on khsaa.tv to subscribers of the NFHS Network. Fans can listen to live audio of each game for free on khsaa.net. The games will also be carried statewide through the Morgan & Morgan/KHSAA Sweet 16® Radio Network.
2024 All-Tournament Team and Awards, UK HealthCare Boys’ Sweet 16®
2024 UK HEALTHCARE BOYS’ BASKETBALL SWEET 16® AWARDS
PRESENTED BY UK HEALTHCARE ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY & SPORTS MEDICINE
SWEET SIXTEEN® ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000 one-time scholarship, sponsored by Bob Roberts Insurance, given to a tournament participant based solely on academic achievement to be used at a Kentucky college or university.
- Zane Whitaker, Magoffin County
TED SANFORD AWARD
Sponsored by the Courier-Journal, given to a tournament participant based on citizenship, basketball ability, academic achievement and sportsmanship. Also, this award includes a $1,000 one-time scholarship from Ted Cook Tire Company to be used at a Kentucky college or university.
- Camden Cox, Spencer County
2024 ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
- Aden Barnett, Magoffin County
- Connor Loy, Adair County
- Broc Sorgenfrei, Campbell County
- Andrae Vasser, Trinity (Louisville)
- Malachi Moreno, Great Crossing
- Gage Richardson, Great Crossing
- Christian Doerr, Evangel Christian
- Kyran Tilley, Evangel Christian
- Reggie Cottrell, Harlan County
- Maddox Huff, Harlan County
- Trent […]
2024 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls and 2024 UK HealthCare Boys Sweet Sixteen Workers Instructions
We want to thank each of you for your long-time dedication to the two weeks of basketball tournaments. We often talk about our devoted staff of workers and volunteers and how they truly make this the greatest show in hoops! We know most of you have all of this information in various forms but want to be sure we have it in one concise place.
Like every year, there are always a few changes, so we want to be sure you are aware of those as well as the logistics for this year. We have talked personally communicated via phone or text with almost all of you as we have tried to formulate final plans.
The detailed information below should answer any questions you have, but as always, feel free to reach out for anything else. Below is a complete list of workers for this week’s tournaments, housing information, and other details just in case […]
2024 All-Tournament Team and Awards, Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Sweet 16®
2024 MINGUA BEEF JERKY GIRLS’ BASKETBALL SWEET 16® AWARDS
SWEET SIXTEEN® ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000 one-time scholarship, sponsored by Bob Roberts Insurance, given to a tournament participant based solely on academic achievement to be used at a Kentucky college or university.
- Carly Smith, Owsley County
J.B. MANSFIELD AWARD
Sponsored by the Courier-Journal, given to a tournament participant based on citizenship, basketball ability, academic achievement and sportsmanship. Also, this award includes a $1000 one-time scholarship from Ted Cook Tire Company to be used at a Kentucky college or university.
- Carlie Thurmond, Bethlehem
ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
- Chloe Potter, Bowling Green
- Rachel Shropshire, Franklin County
- Leah Macy, Bethlehem
- ATylia Green, Henderson County
- Mariah Knight, Butler
- Ramiya White, Butler
- Liz Freihofer, Cooper
- Logan Luebbers Palmer, Cooper
- Claire Johnson, McCracken County
- Reagan Hill, McCracken County
- Mikee Buchanan, McCracken County
- Reagan Bender, Sacred Heart
- Angelina Pelayo, Sacred Heart
- Most Valuable […]
02/21/24 – Sweet 16® Media Credential Applications Now Open
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 21, 2024
The KHSAA’s online media credentialing system for the 2024 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16® and the 2024 UK HealthCare Boys’ Basketball Sweet 16® is now live and can be accessed via credentials.khsaa.org.
Credentials to each KHSAA state championship event are issued by the KHSAA to working members of the media who regularly cover high school athletics. Credentials must be requested prior to the established deadline for each sport through the online credentialing system.
Credentials should be requested by the sports editor/director for all members of their organization needing to attend an event. Credentials for freelance photographers and stringers must be requested by the sports editor/director at the outlet the freelancer will be representing. Media outlets are responsible for the actions of all individuals representing their organization, including compliance with KHSAA policies and procedures. No credentials will be issued outside of the online credentialing system. […]
02/20/24 – Board of Control Approves Draft of 2025, 2026 Football Alignment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 20, 2024
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its fifth regularly scheduled meeting of the 2023-24 academic year on Tuesday in Lexington, approving an initial draft football realignment that would be effective for two years starting with the 2025 season.
With the approval of an initial draft, a survey of all member schools will be conducted to determine postseason participation for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Pending member school feedback upon distribution of the alignment draft, any appeals and potential adjustments will be finalized at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting in May.
Each year, Board members are reminded that the officers for the following year are elected at the fifth meeting of the year. The Board annually elects a president-elect from its membership to serve the following year and then transition to the role of president in the second year following. On Tuesday, the Board selected Warren County Public Schools […]
02/05/24 – Sweet 16® Draw Show to Air Feb. 12 on NFHS Network
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 5, 2024
Pairings for the 2024 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16® and the UK HealthCare Boys’ Basketball Sweet 16® will be unveiled on Monday, Feb. 12, at 1 p.m. ET on the KHSAA’s annual Sweet 16® Draw Show.
The 2024 Sweet 16® Draw Show will air on KHSAA.tv via the NFHS Network at no cost to viewers. The broadcast will originate from the KHSAA offices in Lexington, hosted by Dave “Buzz” Baker and Brian Milam of WKYT.
Both basketball tournaments will be held inside Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, with the 63rd installment of the Girls’ Sweet 16® taking place March 13-16 and the 106th Boys’ Sweet 16® scheduled one week later on March 20-23.
Each game of the 2024 Boys’ and Girls’ Sweet 16® will be broadcast live on the NFHS Network to subscribers. A monthly subscription to the NFHS Network entitles users to every broadcast […]
01/24/24 – Basketball Nominations Sought for Midway/KHSAA Student Athlete-of-the-Year
The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Female Student Athlete-of-the-Year among boys’ and girls’ basketball participants for 2023-2024 is now open.
This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leadership. The link to the application contains additional criteria and a form to nominate one participant from each 2023-2024 team. Nominations must come from a member school but can be submitted by an administrator, guidance counselor, or coach. Nominations may only be submitted online at
This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leadership. The link to the application contains additional criteria and a form to nominate one participant from each 2023-2024 team. Nominations must come from a member school but can be submitted by an administrator, guidance counselor, or coach. Nominations may only be submitted online at https://khsaa.org/ge35-midway-university-khsaa-female-student-athlete-of-the-year-nomination-form/.
The winner will be announced early in the postseason and recognized at […]
01/02/24 – Initial RPI Rankings Released for Basketball
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JAN. 2, 2024
The first official KHSAA Ratings Percentage Index rankings for the 2023-24 basketball season have been posted.
Initial RPI rankings can be found through the links below:
RPI Background
RPI is a tool developed for all team sports using the official KHSAA/Riherds Scoreboard data, modeled after, but not identical to, similar measurement tools. It is provided for a variety of reasons, including district tiebreaking and football bracketing, and as a means to increase publicity, interest and promotion of interscholastic athletics. RPI is also used as a tiebreaking/contest-result mechanism to decide seeded district games that are not played by the deadline. RPI rankings are updated on an hourly basis but are not calculated for teams with missing scores from the previous day. Therefore, it is essential for results to remain comprehensive for accuracy.
12/18/23 – Initial Stat Leader Reports Released for Basketball
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DEC. 18, 2023
The first official KHSAA statistical leader reports for the 2023-24 basketball season have been posted.
Stat leader reports will be updated every day at approximately 3 a.m. ET and will include all teams missing stats for no more than two games in basketball.
Statistical entry is required of all member schools, and those failing to meet the requirement to enter stats are subject to penalties from the Commissioner’s office, including fines and other actions within the constraints of Bylaw 27.
Member schools are solely responsible for submitting and validating the accuracy of statistical information. If a school or individual is omitted, or information is not updated, that likely means the team in question did not update its statistics through the KHSAA’s online system prior to the re-calculation deadline. When in doubt about statistics calculations, reference can be made to the NFHS Statisticians’ Manual.
The requirement to […]
11/15/23 – Board of Control Adopts Changes to State Formats For Swimming, Indoor Track & Field, Girls’ Wrestling; Sets State Archery Site, Accepts Results of Bylaw 9 Amendment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOV. 15, 2023
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its third regularly scheduled meeting of the 2023-24 academic year on Wednesday in Lexington, approving changes to the Swimming State Championship format and event implementation plans for the inaugural Indoor Track & Field and Girls’ Wrestling State Championships.
The Board approved the selection of Russell County High School (Regions 1-3), the University of Louisville (Regions 4-6) and Scott High School (Regions 7-9) as 2024 State First Round sites for Swimming and approved revisions to relay card procedures for the regional and state meet rounds to help address facility deck and crowd capacity concerns.
The Board also approved the increase of the total number of qualifiers advancing from the swimming & diving region meets to the State First Round to 48 per event statewide, including approval of the format structure for those three first-round events. This will result in a total of a total […]
11/14/23 – Basketball Roster/Schedule Entry/Prime Date Reminder
This reminder to Athletic Directors and Basketball Coaches to have your rosters and schedules entered through the school login page of the KHSAA website.
With regard to girls’ schedules, schools are reminded of the KHSAA Prime Date Board Policy that was revised significantly for the 2023-2024 school year as detailed in the rules clinic and communication with member schools.
To meet the Association requirements, at least 40% percent of your games are required to be played on a prime date. This can be accomplished in one of two methods.
- Method 1 – Play at least forty (40) percent of its girls’ home basketball games on a prime date, defined as Friday night, Saturday or Sunday, wherein tournaments shall only count as one game played toward this requirement; or
- Method 2 – Play at least forty (40) percent of its girls’ basketball schedule (all games) on a prime date, defined as Friday night, Saturday, Sunday, […]
10/11/23 – Basketball Online Rules Clinic Now Available
The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Basketball is now available. The clinic is required of all officials as well as all coaches (varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen) regardless of whether or not the coach receives pay.
OFFICIALS
TO TAKE THE CLINIC, LOG IN TO YOUR ARBITERSPORTS.COM ACCOUNT
Go to https://khsaaofficials.org
Login using your arbiter name and password
OFFICIALS INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLINICS
- As they are a condition of postseason eligibility, in the top black bar on the main page for https://khsaaofficials.org, select ELIGIBILITY
- Select that you want the 2023-24 Basketball Postseason Eligibility by clicking on 23-24 Postseason
- You will see a Blue Hyperlink that says Take Online Clinic
- Go through the clinic following the instructions including any require
- Please note it may be as much as 24 hours before your score is posted
DEADLINE FOR OFFICIALS
- Oct. 12 to Jan. 11 […]
10/06/23 – KHSAA Announces 2022-23 NFHS State Coaches of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCT. 6, 2023
As part of its annual awards program, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches Association recognizes Coach of the Year honorees from each state. Those named Coach of the Year at the state level then advance for consideration for Sectional Coach of the Year honors. Winners are chosen through a combination of their coaching accomplishments, particularly for the season in question, as well as their contributions outside of competition to help grow their respective sports. These awards are announced following the recognized year.
The complete list of 2022-23 honorees from Kentucky is below.
- Baseball: Jeremy Shope, Whitley County
- Boys’ Basketball: Josh Cook, George Rogers Clark
- Boys’ Cross Country: Brian Ruggles, North Oldham
- Football: Keegan Kendrick, Bullitt East
- Boys’ Golf: Kyle Congleton, Madison Central
- Boys’ Soccer: Stephen Collins, Ryle
- Boys’ Swimming & Diving: Mike Essig, Trinity (Louisville)
- Boys’ Tennis: Al Hertsenberg, Covington Catholic
- Boys’ Track & […]
09/13/23 – Board of Control Approves Distribution of Bylaw 9 Referendum, Adjusts Swimming & Diving Starting Date
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPT. 13, 2023
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its second regularly scheduled meeting of the 2023-24 academic year on Wednesday in Lexington, approving the distribution of a member school referendum regarding Bylaw 9, an adjustment of the starting date for the swimming & diving season and an implementation plan for the KHSAA Swimming & Diving State Championship First Rounds, as well as the distribution of a member school survey regarding girls’ wrestling weight classes and a timetable for implementing the details of the inaugural KHSAA Indoor Track & Field State Championships.
The Board’s approval to distribute a referendum regarding Bylaw 9 paves the way for distribution to member schools following the 2023-24 KHSAA Annual Meeting in Lexington on Sept. 14. The referendum will include the yes/no option of removing Section 1(a) from the Bylaw, which restricts basketball players who have been in grade nine(9) and then played a contest for the […]
08/17/23 – Additional Reminder for Schools – Bylaw 9 Basketball Organized Play Prior to Practice
We have had several inquiries about multiple events in the fall for boys’ and girls’ basketball players who have both been enrolled in grade nine and subsequently represented the school at any level, therefore being subject to Bylaw 9.
A student is NOT subject to Bylaw 9 and its restrictions if they have not been enrolled in grade nine and subsequently played in a contest representing the school OR their school year has not begun.
Students who are subject to Bylaw 9 and for whom the academic year has begun are prohibited from attending events outside of the NCAA collegiate live periods when coaches can attend per Bylaw 9.
For 2023-24, the dates when our students subject to Bylaw 9 can attend recruiting events for males at September 7 to October 14.
For 2023-24, the dates when our students subject to Bylaw 9 can attend recruiting events for females from September 7 to October […]
08/11/23- Reminders about Approved Amendments to Bylaw 9 for 2023-24 (Basketball Organized Play Prior to Practice)
At the September 22, 2022, Annual Meeting of the membership, the delegates approved an amendment to Bylaw 9 of the KHSAA related to the play of basketball players in competition prior to the start of the season. This change is now in effect. The entire text as approved is listed at the end of this information.
The key provisions
- In summary, basketball players (who have been in grade 9 and subsequently represented a member school in a contest) can now attend true recruiting opportunities that meet very specific criteria, between the start of school and October 14.
- The opportunity to attend these activities ends October 14, and there is no outside organized play after the first date for allowable practice for those students who have been in grade 9 and subsequently represented a member school in a contest.
- During the period from the first day of school through October 14, the delegates defined what […]
06/06/23 – Johnson, Ferree Named 2022-23 Midway/KHSAA Student-Athletes of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 6, 2023
The 2022-23 Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year awards program culminated this week on the campus of Midway University, as Rafaella Johnson of Elizabethtown (Cross Country) and George Ferree of Trinity (Louisville) (Wrestling) were recognized as the overall Student-Athletes of the Year.
Beginning in May 2016, Midway has presented a Female Student-Athlete of the Year award at each KHSAA girls’ state championship event. The awards program was expanded in 2019-20 to include male student-athletes, with Midway honoring a deserving student-athlete in each of the 19 officially recognized KHSAA sports and sport-activities.
The awards are based on athletic and academic achievement, as well as community service and leadership, with Midway choosing one overall Male and Female Student-Athlete of the Year each academic year. School administrators, coaches and athletic directors nominate student-athletes online at khsaa.org, and the nominees are voted upon by a closed panel consisting of representatives from Midway.
05/15/23 – NFHS Announces Basketball Playing Rule Changes
Free Throw Procedures and Foul Administration Amended in 2023-24 High School Basketball Rules Changes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
INDIANAPOLIS – Beginning next year, high school basketball teams will shoot two free throws for common fouls when in the “bonus.” This change to Rule 4-8-1 eliminates the one-and-one scenario and sets new foul limits each quarter for awarding the bonus free throw.
Rules changes were approved by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Basketball Rules Committee at its annual meeting April 24-26 in Indianapolis. The recommendations were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
In addition to awarding two foul shots for all common fouls, teams will reach the bonus when their opponent commits five fouls in each quarter and team fouls will reset at the end of each quarter. Previously, teams were awarded the one-and-one bonus when their opponents committed seven fouls in a half and two foul shots when […]
05/10/23 – Board of Control Accepts Reports of Member Survey Results, State Legislation, Officials Licensing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 10, 2023
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its final regularly scheduled meeting of the 2022-23 academic year on Wednesday in Lexington, accepting reports of several member surveys and ballots regarding both new and existing championship sports and sport-activities, as well as reports of Kentucky state legislation and officials licensing.
After officially approving the adoption of girls’ wrestling for the 2023-24 academic year during last February’s Board meeting, on Wednesday the Board approved the return of the KHSAA Wrestling State Championships to Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington through 2024-25 to be held as a three-day event each year.
The Board approved the adoption of boys’ and girls’ tennis team state championships in the spring, along with the existing individually bracketed tennis tournament, beginning with the 2023-24 academic year. The Board also approved sponsoring a boys’ volleyball, boys’ lacrosse and girls’ lacrosse state championships beginning in 2024-25, following […]
03/29/23 – Official of the Year Winner Announced for Basketball
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 29, 2023
Each year, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association honors the top officials for the 10 sports in which it licenses officials. Finalists in each sport are selected through a combination of not only on-field performance but local association activity and leadership, training efforts and the mentoring of newer officials.
One official in each sport is named “Outstanding Official of the Year” for their sport in appreciation of their dedication and service to schools and student-athletes across the state. Winners are selected following consultation with local assigning secretaries, veteran officials’ observers, coaches throughout the state and additional staff review.
The Outstanding Official of the Year for the 2022-23 basketball season is Jason Wilkins of Central City. Each finalist will receive a commemorative watch and certificate courtesy of the Officials Division Trust Fund, with the Official of the Year receiving an additional recognition award.
With officiating numbers declining at the national […]
03/23/23- Basketball Scheduling and Corresponding Dates Reminders for 2023-24 and 2024-25
Nearly two years ago, the Board of Control approved revisions to the corresponding date calendar for basketball necessitated by the annual rollover of calendar dates, the periodic movement of the NCAA championships calendar and the availability of postseason championship facilities. In order to impact as few post-season sites as possible, the association adjusts its calendar periodically to allow for the incongruence of NCAA and NFHS planning calendars but so as not to lessen any competition season. This information was shared in detail during past regional meetings of the membership and the Designated Representatives and Principals in attendance.
Schools are reminded that the periodic “rollover” of corresponding dates occurs during 2023-24 and will result in an additional week of play for 2023-24 that is not available in 2024-25 and was not available in 2022-23. Whether you view the last week as the “extra week” or the first week (labeled Week 0 below), is a matter for […]
Reminder about 2023 Sponsor and Sweet 16® Club Reception on Friday
Please accept our invitation to join the Association Board, Staff, Sweet 16 Club, Corporate Sponsors and event workers for breakfast/brunch Friday, March 17th from 8 to 10 a.m. in Club B (Second Floor of Rupp Arena).
Entrance can be made to the building in several ways –
Those staying at the Hilton may enter the arena using the first entrance at the corner of the new glass area next to the CatWalk steps, and staff will direct you to the elevators and escalator;
Those coming from the Hyatt should enter via the Media pass gate at the end of the arena furthest from the Hyatt on High Street directly across from Parking Lot Entrance #2.
Those parked in Second Level Garage can come in through the entrance on that level.
After breakfast/brunch, you will need to go back outside of admission control to have your game ticket scanned and receive your wristband for those […]
Important Information Regarding Club Seating Area for Boys Sweet 16®
SWEET 16® CLUB SEATING AREA NOTICE
Welcome to the UK HealthCare Boys’ Sweet 16®
As a ticket holder in Sections 12-16, Rows AAA, AA, BB, CC and DD, you need the following important information regarding the club seating area.
WRISTBANDS
- As you arrive for each session, no matter what entrance you use, each individual ticket holder will need to go to a check-in table to retrieve your wristband each session.
- For your convenience, the wristbands are available at three locations – a table behind Section 11, the 2nd-level garage entrance outside Club D and a table near the media check-in near the club elevator at the High Street pass entrance.
- Wristbands will be a different color each session and each ticket holder will need to check in each session to get the wristband.
SEATING
- This wristband is to be checked each game by security and guest services in the seating area to […]
03/13/23 – UK HealthCare Boys’ Sweet 16® to Tip Off at Rupp Arena
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 13, 2023
The 2023 UK HealthCare Boys’ Basketball Sweet 16® is set to return to Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center in Lexington starting Wednesday, March 15, at 11 a.m. ET.
All 15 games of the tournament will be broadcast live on khsaa.tv to subscribers of the NFHS Network. Fans can listen to live audio of each game for free on khsaa.net. The games will also be carried statewide through the Kentucky Utilities/KHSAA Sweet 16® Radio Network.
2023 UK HealthCare Boys’ Basketball Sweet 16®
All times Eastern
Wednesday, March 15 (First Round)
11 a.m. Jeffersontown vs. Woodford County
1:30 p.m. Elizabethtown vs. McCracken County
6 p.m. Warren Central vs. Pulaski […]
Important Information Regarding Club Seating Area for Girls Sweet 16®
SWEET 16® CLUB SEATING AREA NOTICE
Welcome to the Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Sweet 16®
As a ticket holder in Sections 12-16, Rows AAA, AA, BB, CC and DD, you need the following important information regarding the club seating.
- As you arrive for each session, no matter what entrance you use, go to the table behind section 11 to get an armband.
- Armbands will be a different color each session.
- This armband will get you access to Club D for hospitality between games of each session.
- This room is solely for ticket holders in the double-letter sections on one side of the arena and not for patrons holding other seats.
- The room is scheduled to be open at approximately 12:30 p.m. (between games) for the afternoon sessions and 7:30 p.m. (between games) for the evening sessions; and then at halftime of the final game.
- Control and restrictions will be in place and only ticket […]
03/07/23 – Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Sweet 16® to Tip Off at Rupp Arena
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 7, 2023
The 2023 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16® is set to return to Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center in Lexington starting Wednesday, March 8, at 11 a.m. ET.
All 15 games of the tournament will be broadcast live on khsaa.tv to subscribers of the NFHS Network. Fans can listen to live audio of each game for free on khsaa.net. The games will also be carried statewide through the Kentucky Utilities/KHSAA Sweet 16® Radio Network.
2023 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16®
All times Eastern
Wednesday, March 8 (First Round)
11 a.m. Owensboro Catholic vs. Bowling Green
1:30 p.m. Sacred Heart vs. Lawrence County
6 p.m. Mercer County vs. George Rogers Clark
More
2023 All-Tournament Team and Awards, UK HealthCare Boys’ Sweet 16®
2023 UK HEALTHCARE BOYS’ BASKETBALL SWEET 16® AWARDS
PRESENTED BY UK HEALTHCARE ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY & SPORTS MEDICINE
SWEET SIXTEEN® ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000 one-time scholarship, sponsored by Bob Roberts Insurance, given to a tournament participant based solely on academic achievement to be used at a Kentucky college or university.
- Christian Collins, Breathitt County
TED SANFORD AWARD
Sponsored by the Courier-Journal, given to a tournament participant based on citizenship, basketball ability, academic achievement and sportsmanship. Also, this award includes a $1,000 one-time scholarship from Ted Cook Tire Company to be used at a Kentucky college or university.
- Benjamin Dalton, Pulaski County
2023 ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
- Ayden Evans, Elizabethtown
- Rheyce Deboard, Ashland Blazer
- Cole Edelen, Male
- Travis Perry, Lyon County
- Jasper Johnson, Woodford County
- Aden Nelson, Woodford County
- Aveion Chenualt, Frederick Douglass
- Armelo Boone, Frederick Douglass
- Trent Edwards, George Rogers Clark
- Sam Parrish, George […]
2023 All-Tournament Team and Awards, Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Sweet 16®
2023 MINGUA BEEF JERKY GIRLS’ BASKETBALL SWEET 16® AWARDS
SWEET SIXTEEN® ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000 one-time scholarship, sponsored by Bob Roberts Insurance, given to a tournament participant based solely on academic achievement to be used at a Kentucky college or university.
- Mary Reagan Smith, Mercy
J.B. MANSFIELD AWARD
Sponsored by the Courier Journal, given to a tournament participant based on citizenship, basketball ability, academic achievement and sportsmanship. Also, this award includes a $1000 one-time scholarship from Ted Cook Tire Company to be used at a Kentucky college or university.
- Caroline Sivills, McCracken County
ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
- Hailee Johnson, Owensboro Catholic
- Brooke Nichelson, North Laurel
- Kenleigh Woods, Ashland Blazer
- Leah Macy, Mercy
- Brianna Byars, George Rogers Clark
- Ciara Byars, George Rogers Clark
- Shalyn Sprinkles, Henderson County
- Jarie Thomas, Henderson County
- Caroline Sivills, McCracken County
- Claire Johnson, McCracken County
- Destiny Thomas, McCracken County
- Triniti Ralston, Sacred […]
02/22/23 – Board of Control Approves Adoption of Girls’ Wrestling
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 22, 2023
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its fifth regularly scheduled meeting of the 2022-23 academic year on Wednesday in Lexington, approving the adoption of girls’ wrestling, the solicitation of a site to hold the boys’ and girls’ wrestling tournaments consecutively, specifications for KHSAA Golf State First Round sites and the election of the 2023-24 Board President-Elect.
The adoption of girls’ wrestling will be effective in the 2023-24 academic year. As a result of the Board’s approval, the KHSAA Commissioner has been tasked with finalizing logistics for a state championship in girls wrestling with two or four state-managed qualifying sites, as well as finalizing negotiations to find, if possible, a potential consolidated site following a survey of the membership on scheduling implications.
“We look forward to gathering data from our school athletic administrators on this important site selection,” said Commissioner Julian […]
02/20/23 – Sweet 16® Media Credentials Now Available
The media credentialing system for the 2023 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16® and the 2023 UK HealthCare Boys’ Basketball Sweet 16® is now available online and can be accessed via the following link: credentials.khsaa.org
This year’s events will be held inside Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, with the Girls’ Sweet 16® taking place March 8-11 and the Boys’ Sweet 16® taking place March 15-18. The deadline to apply for credentials to the Girls’ Sweet 16® is March 7 at 3 p.m. ET. The deadline to apply for credentials to the Boys’ Sweet 16® is March 14 at 3 p.m
Credentials to each KHSAA State Championship event are issued by the KHSAA to working members of the media who regularly cover high school athletics in accordance with adopted policies and procedures. Credentials must be requested prior to the established deadline for each sport through the online credentialing system.
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02/03/23 – Sweet 16® Draw Show Set for Feb. 15 on NFHS Network
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEB. 3, 2023
Pairings for the 2023 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16® and the UK HealthCare Boys’ Basketball Sweet 16® will be drawn Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 1 p.m. ET on the KHSAA’s annual Sweet 16® Draw Show.
The draw is scheduled for live broadcast on the NFHS Network at no cost to viewers and can be accessed through khsaa.tv. The 2023 Sweet 16® Draw Show will be hosted by Dave “Buzz” Baker and Brian Milam from WKYT in Lexington, where it will originate from the KHSAA office.
Both tournaments will be held inside Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, with the 62nd installment of the Girls’ Sweet 16® taking place March 8-11 and the 105th Boys’ Sweet 16® taking place March 15-18.
As part of its annual anniversary recognitions, the KHSAA will honor the 25th anniversary of the 1998 Sweet 16® titles for both the girls (Elizabethtown) and […]
01/18/23 – Board of Control Approves Football Realignment, RPI Revision, Jenkins Placement in Region 14
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JAN. 18, 2023
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its fourth regularly scheduled meeting of the 2022-23 academic year on Wednesday in Lexington, approving football realignment and revisions to the RPI calculations, as well as the placement of Jenkins in Region 14 for basketball, baseball, softball and volleyball.
The Board’s approved football realignment will be effective during the 2023 and 2024 seasons. The current enrollment data used for the 2023 and 2024 classifications are from the 2019-20 and 2022-23 school years. Following significant discussion, the Board elected to adopt a two-year alignment so that the realignment process could begin anew next year (in conjunction with the receipt of fall 2023 enrollment numbers) to allow completion by February 2024, giving schools more than one year to resolve scheduling issues for 2025 and beyond.
01/04/22 – Basketball Nominations Sought for Midway/KHSAA Boy/Girl Student Athlete-of-the-Year Award
The nomination process for the Midway University/KHSAA Student Athlete-of-the-Year among boys’ and girls’ basketball participants for 2022-2023 is now open.
This award is based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leadership. The link to the application contains additional criteria and a form to nominate one participant from each 2022-2023 team. Nominations must come from a member school, but can be submitted by an administrator, guidance counselor, or coach. Nominations may only be submitted online at https://khsaa.org/ge35-midway-university-khsaa-female-student-athlete-of-the-year-nomination-form/.
The winner will be announced early in the postseason and recognized at an awards event at Midway University in early summer 2023. From the winners selected for each KHSAA championship, one student-athlete will be selected as the 2022-2023 Midway University/KHSAA Student Athlete-of-the-Year announced at the event. All individual winners will also receive their recognition awards at that time.
The deadline for nominations for the Midway University/KHSAA Boy/Girl Student-Athlete of the Year in the […]
12/20/22 – Initial RPI Rankings, Stat Leader Reports Released for Basketball
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DEC. 20, 2022
The first official KHSAA Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) Rankings and the initial stat leader reports of the 2022-23 boys’ and girls’ basketball seasons are now available.
The RPI is a tool developed for all team sports by using the official KHSAA/Riherds Scoreboard data. It is provided for a variety of reasons, including district tiebreaking and bracketing in specific sports, as well as a means to increase publicity, interest and promotion. The Board of Control has also approved the RPI to be used as a tiebreaking/contest result mechanism to decide seeded district games not played by the deadline.
Stat leader reports will be updated every day at approximately 3 a.m. ET and will include all teams missing stats for no more than two games.
Initial statistical leader reports can be found through the links below:
Statistical […]
12/19/22 – KHSAA Announces NFHS State Coach of the Year Honorees for 2021-22 Seasons
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DEC. 19, 2022
As part of its annual awards program, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches Association recognizes Coach of the Year honorees from each state. Those named Coach of the Year at the state level then advance for consideration for Sectional Coach of the Year honors. Winners are chosen through a combination of their coaching accomplishments, as well as their contributions outside of competition to help grow their respective sports. These awards are announced following the recognized year.
The complete list of 2021-22 honorees from Kentucky is below.
Baseball: David Rexroat, Russell County
Boys’ Basketball: William Unseld, Warren Central
Girls’ Basketball: Kristy Orem, Pikeville
Boys’ Cross Country: Ian Johnstone, Conner
Girls’ Cross Country: Tom Stickel, Lexington Christian
Field Hockey: Jody Schaefer, Assumption
Football: Noel Rash, Beechwood
Boys’ Golf: Greg Zimmerer, Christian Academy-Louisville
Girls’ Golf: Sam Westfall, Madisonville-North Hopkins
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11/21/22 – NFHS Part 2 Exam for Officials in BK, SW & WR Now Online
NFHS Part 2 Exams for licensed officials in the sports of Basketball, Swimming, and Wrestling are now available online.
The Part 2 Exams will be open until 11:59 p.m. (ET) based on the following schedules:
- Swimming & Diving: Monday, Jan. 23
- Wrestling: Monday, Jan. 30
- Basketball: Monday, Feb. 13
Login at https://officials.khsaa.org/authorize/ to take the test. A minimum score of 35 questions correct out of 50 is required for a passing score.
First-year officials are not required to take the exam, however, if any first-year official has completed licensing requirements, the test may be taken.
Any official determined to have been involved in the improper administration of the exam, including taking it for another official or having it taken by another official, will have the score disregarded for the year and be subject to other penalties in compliance with the jurisdiction of the office through the Federal Court Decree.
Please keep in […]
11/17/22- Rupp Arena Signs Multi-Year deal to Continue Partnership with KHSAA
Lexington, KY (November 17, 2022) – The OVG360 managed Rupp Arena is proud to partner with KHSAA to extend the contract to host KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 Tournament and KHSAA Girls Sweet 16 Tournament, keeping the tournament in Central KY for at least 3 more years. Tickets, including entire tournament season tickets, will be available for purchase in December during the holiday season. With this announcement, the nationally recognized and award nominated Rupp Arena keeps its commitment to showcase the greatest athletes in the state along with the great entertainers that visit Lexington on an annual basis.
“We are delighted to extend our formal hosting agreement with Rupp Arena and the Central Bank Center through the 2025 season. I know our Board of Control, staff and our member schools are delighted with the chance to continue showcasing our girls’ basketball tournament in the venue that has hosted our boys’ event for the better part of […]
11/16/22 – Board of Control Approves Items Passed at Annual Meeting, Distribution of Enrollment Information, Wrestling State First Round Site
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOV. 16, 2022
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its third regularly scheduled meeting of the 2022-23 academic year on Wednesday in Lexington, approving items passed at the 2022 Annual Meeting of Schools and the authorization to distribute enrollment information to be used in classification upon receipt from Kentucky Department of Education, as well as the recommendation for Atherton to host the 2023 Wrestling State First Round for Regions 1-4.
On Sept. 22, the KHSAA conducted its Annual Meeting at the Central Bank Center in Lexington. Delegates in attendance voted on proposals submitted by the Board for consideration, as required by 702 KAR 7:065 and the annual review of Association rules. The passing of Proposal 2022-01 to amend Bylaw 9 to remove basketball pre-practice restrictions on students in grade 9 and above who have already represented a school was officially approved for 2023-24 adoption by the Board at Wednesday’s meeting. The change […]
10/05/22- Basketball Online Rules Clinic Now Available
The mandatory online KHSAA Rules Clinic for the sport of Basketball has been available since October 5. Remember, the clinic is required of all coaches at the varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen levels, and whether or not the coach receives pay. And the clinic is to be viewed by those that desire to be considered for postseason basketball assignments.
Below is additional information:
OFFICIALS
- October 5 to January 12 (Officials) – the Basketball Clinic will be online only and may be viewed at no charge during this period.
January 13 to January 27 (Officials) – the Basketball Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($30) during this period.
January 28 to February 11 (Officials) – the Basketball Clinic will be online only and may be viewed for the makeup fee ($60) per the Bylaw 27 schedule during this period. After this time, postseason penalties per Bylaw 27 may apply. […]
06/28/22 – Official of the Year Winners Announced for Winter, Spring Sports
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 28, 2022
Each year, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association honors the top officials for the 10 sports in which it licenses officials. Finalists in each sport are selected through a combination of not only on-field performance but local association activity and leadership, training efforts and the mentoring of newer officials.
One official in each sport is named “Outstanding Official of the Year” for their sport in appreciation of their dedication and service to schools and student-athletes across the state. Winners are selected following consultation with local assigning secretaries, veteran officials’ observers, coaches throughout the state and additional staff review.
The Outstanding Officials of the Year for the 2021-22 winter and spring seasons are James Johns for basketball, Joseph Phillips for swimming & diving, Eric Friddle for wrestling, Ron Rawe for baseball, Randy Chapman for softball and Sadie Gambrel for track & field, while Paul Lewis was named the Larry G. […]
06/11/22- Kopser, Gloyd Named 2021-22 Midway/KHSAA Student-Athletes of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 11, 2022
The 2021-22 Midway University/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year awards program culminated this week on the campus of Midway University, as Renae Kopser (Ryle) and Ben Gloyd (Mayfield) were recognized as the overall Student-Athletes of the Year.
Beginning in May of 2016, Midway University started presenting a Female Student-Athlete of the Year award at each KHSAA girls’ state championship event. The awards program was expanded in 2019-20 to include male student-athletes, with Midway honoring a deserving student-athlete in each of the 19 officially recognized KHSAA sports and sport-activities.
The awards are based on athletic and academic achievement as well as community service and leadership, with Midway choosing one overall male and female student-athlete of the year each academic year. School administrators, coaches and athletic directors nominate student-athletes online at KHSAA.org, and the nominees are voted upon by a closed panel consisting of representatives from Midway University.
2021-22 Midway University/KHSAA […]
05/12/22 – Board of Control approves girls’ basketball hosting extension, volleyball schedule adjustment, state first-round golf format
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 12, 2022
The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its final regularly scheduled meeting of the 2021-22 academic year this week at the KHSAA Office, approving a variety of items that affect 2022-23 and beyond.
The Board agreed in principle to extend the Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16® host site agreement with Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center through 2028, matching the venue’s current agreement to host the Boys’ Basketball Sweet 16® through the same season.
Rather than directly author any proposed Bylaw changes for this fall, the Board directed the Commissioner to assist member schools in such authorship if so desired by the membership.
The Board adjusted the schedule of dates for the 2022 Volleyball State Championship to assist schools with travel costs in light of weekend housing costs surrounding the 2022 Breeders’ Cup, with the quarterfinal through finals rounds being played on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 3-4.
The Board approved the […]
05/03/22- Hair Adornment Use Clarified; Shot Clock Guidelines Adjusted in Basketball Rules
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (May 3, 2022) — The allowance of hair adornments made of hard material has been clarified in high school basketball. Adornments made of hard material are permitted provided they are securely fastened close to the head and do not present an increased risk to the player, teammates or opponents.
This change to Rule 3-5-4d was approved by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Basketball Rules Committee at its annual meeting April 11-13 in Indianapolis. The recommendation was subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
The committee adjusted the rule to be inclusive of hair styles while maintaining that the risk of injury to the athlete and others not be compromised.
“It was extremely important to the rules committee to create rules language that supported diversity of hair trends while minimizing the risk of injury to the athlete, teammates and opponents,” said Lindsey Atkinson, director of sports and liaison to […]
03/16/22 – UK HealthCare Boys’ Sweet 16® set to return to Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 16, 2022
The 2022 UK HealthCare Boys’ Basketball Sweet 16® is set to return to Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center starting Wednesday, March 16, at 11 a.m .ET.
Fans can follow all the action through live webcasts at KHSAA.tv or listen to the games online at KHSAA.net. The games will also be carried statewide through the Kentucky Utilities/KHSAA Sweet 16® Radio Network.
All 15 games of the Boys’ Sweet 16® will be webcast live at KHSAA.tv for subscribers to the NFHS Network (https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/), with subscription plans available for $10.99 per month. A monthly subscription, priced less than the cost of admission to a state championship event, entitles users to every broadcast by the KHSAA and the more than 45 participating state associations. Viewers who subscribe for the Boys’ Sweet 16® will also be able to watch all 15 games of the Boys’ Sweet […]
03/09/22 – Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Sweet 16® set to return to Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 9, 2022
The 2022 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16® is set to return to Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center starting Wednesday, March 9, at 11 a.m .ET.
Fans can follow all the action through live webcasts at KHSAA.tv or listen to the games online at KHSAA.net. The games will also be carried statewide through the Kentucky Utilities/KHSAA Sweet 16® Radio Network.
All 15 games of the Girls’ Sweet 16® will be webcast live at KHSAA.tv for subscribers to the NFHS Network (https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/), with subscription plans available for $10.99 per month. A monthly subscription, priced less than the cost of admission to a state championship event, entitles users to every broadcast by the KHSAA and the more than 45 participating state associations. Viewers who subscribe for the Girls’ Sweet 16® will also be able to watch all 15 games of the Boys’ […]
03/07/22- UK HealthCare Expands Partnership with KHSAA, Continues Long-Term Commitment to State Championship Events
UK HealthCare and the KHSAA announced Monday that they have expanded their long-time partnership. UK HealthCare, the hospitals and clinics of the University of Kentucky, will serve as the official health care provider for the KHSAA. This move will see UK HealthCare take its title sponsorship of the KHSAA State Football Championship and extend the term of that arrangement, become the title sponsor for the Boys’ Sweet Sixteen® Basketball tournament and serve as presenting sponsor for other KHSAA sports and sport-activity championships.
“We’re honored to be the official health care provider for KHSAA,” said Mark F. Newman, M.D., UK executive vice president for health affairs. “At UK HealthCare, we are always looking to partner with organizations across the state to provide top-tier health care to every Kentuckian who needs it. We appreciate the opportunity to extend this care to the young athletes of Kentucky.”
UK HealthCare has […]
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Opens 10 A.M. ET Monday Week Of Tournament, Tickets Available To Public At 1 P.M. ET
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