Idaho boys basketball state tournament: All you need to know for the weekend
The premier Idaho high school sports event is finally here as the boys basketball state tournaments tip off Thursday.
The tournaments in all six classifications feature a semifinal round Friday followed by championship Saturday at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa.
Get ready for the packed weekend and get caught up anything you missed with our guide to the weekend below. It includes previews, analysis, how to watch and where to get tickets.
FIRST-ROUND COVERAGE
STATE TOURNAMENT SCORES, BRACKETS
We will update all the latest scores and post the updated brackets here.
STATE TOURNAMENT PREVIEWS
5A, 4A SEMIFINALS AT IDAHO CENTER
New this year: The Ford Idaho Center in Nampa will host both the 5A and 4A semifinals Friday.
The 4As start at noon and 2 p.m., followed by the 5A semifinals at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
HOW TO WATCH
NFHSNetwork.com is the only place to watch the games live online. Find the game you are looking for here.
Watching requires a subscription, which costs $10.99 for a monthly pass or $69.99 for a year.
HOW TO LISTEN
IdahoSports.com will have an audio-only broadcast every game for free. Here’s a list of all the games they have.
TICKETS
All tickets must be purchased online through GoFan. None will be sold at tournament sites.
Tickets are $7.50 for adults and $6.50 for students and senior citizens. A tournament pass is $30 for adults and $24 for students and senior citizens.
Prices increase for the championships Saturday at the Idaho Center. Reserved seats are $11.50 for adults and $8.50 for students and seniors. General admission seats are $9.50 for adults and $7.50 for students and seniors.
