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Here's some general information and frequently asked questions about the WIAA Boys State Basketball Tournament. 

When is the tournament and when are the games? The 100th Annual Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Boys Basketball State Tournament will take place Thursday-Saturday, March 19-21, at the Kohl Center on the campus of the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wis. 

State Championship Schedule:

2015 Boys State Basketball Championships 
Kohl Center, Madison - March 19, 20, 21

Thursday, March 19
1:35 p.m. - Division 5 Semifinals
     Washburn (25-2) vs. Young Coggs Prep (21-5)
     Green Bay NEW Lutheran (16-11) vs. Hillsboro (22-5)

6:35 p.m. - Division 4 Semifinals
     Regis (26-0) vs. Dominican (23-3)
     Auburndale (19-7) vs. Mineral Point (26-0)

Friday, March 20
9:05 a.m. - Division 3 Semifinals
     Prescott (25-1) vs. Brown Deer (23-4)
     Xavier (23-3) vs. East Troy (18-7)

1:35 p.m. - Division 2 Semifinals
     Rice Lake (21-5) vs. Greendale (15-10)
     West De Pere (20-6) vs. Mount Horeb (21-5)

6:35 p.m. - Division 1 Semifinals
     Stevens Point (25-1) vs. West Allis Central (14-12)
     Germantown (26-0) vs. Madison East (20-6)

Saturday, March 21
9:00 a.m. - 3-Point Challenge
11:05 a.m. - Championship Games - Divisions 5, 4 & 3
6:35 p.m. - Championship Games - Divisions 2 & 1

Where is the state tournament held? 
All games of the Boys Basketball State Tournament are held at the Kohl Center in Madison.  Click here for a map of the Kohl Center area, and click here for a layout of the interior of the Kohl Center. It is important to note the Spectator Guidelines in the Kohl Center, as a number of items are prohibited. Click here for the Kohl Center Carry-In Policy, while further info on Spectator Guidelines can be found on a tab here.

How much are tickets and where can I get them? 
Tickets for the State Tournament are $10 per session ($12 for online tickets), with each session consisting of two games. Tickets are available at the participating schools or can be ordered online here. Tickets are available for sale at the Kohl Center one hour prior to the start of any session. Online tickets are available online up until two hours prior to the start of a session. All online tickets are print at home only or available at the Will-Call window.

Keep in mind that if you buy tickets from one of the schools you will be sitting with that school's section.  If you purchase tickets online or at the Kohl Center you will be sitting in the general seating area, not with a particular school.

Where can I find coverage of the tournament? 
TV - The State Tournament will be televised live on WKOW-TV channel 27 in Madison, WAOW-TV channel 9 in Wausau, WXOW-TV channel 19 in La Crosse, WQOW-TV channel 18 in Eau Claire, WYOW-TV channel 34 in Eagle River, WMOW-TV 4 in Crandon, WMLW-TV channel 41 in Milwaukee, KBJR-TV digital channel 6.2 in Duluth/Superior and WACY-TV channel 32 in Green Bay and the Fox Valley. The Wisconsin Division of Quincy Newspapers, Inc., will produce the coverage. The championships will also be streamed on the statewide network station websites. Also,  download the new Magic of March App for free, your source for live streaming video, scores, highlights and more about the WIAA State basketball tournaments. As you explore the App, you'll find great stories and videos. Live coverage of the tournaments on iOS or Android phones and tablets are also available on the App.

WKOW will be streaming the games live on their website:  wkowtv.com 

In addition, post-game media conferences will be streamed live on WIAA.tv immediately following each game.

RADIO - Yes, there are many radio stations that will carry the games.  Check your local listings.  

ONLINE - WisSports.net is your home for the most complete coverage. WSN Basketball Editor Mark Miller will be publishing some great articles previewing the outstanding teams and players coming to Madison this weekend. Last but not least Mark Miller and Dick Knapinski will be writing some great articles and telling the stories of the 2015 state tournament.

SOCIAL MEDIA - You can follow the action and join in the discussion with the #wisbb hashtag on Twitter. Include the hashtag in your tweets and add it to your search items. Be sure to follow @NorbertDurst, @travisWSN, and @basketballWSN for updates.

Where can I find results from the games? 
Follow all the games on our site, including the Scoreboard page. You can also follow @basketballWSN on Twitter for final scores of both boys and girls playoff games. 

Where can I find information about the teams? 
Mark Miller will be publishing preview articles this week so be sure to check WisSports.net. Be sure to check our Playoff Central page as well for loads of info. Also, you can find audio from the Coaches Conference Call plus the roster & stats info that will be in the WIAA programs by clicking here.

THREE-POINT CHALLENGE: The WIAA will conduct the first 3-Point Challenge prior to Saturday’s championship games. The event will begin at 9 a.m. at the Kohl Center. A ticket for the Division 3, 4 and 5 championship games session is required for admittance into the event. The top two players per division were selected for the contest based on the best 3-point field goal percentage with a minimum of 75 attempts during the regular season, as entered by coaches on WisSports.net. The contestants representing Division 1 are junior Blake Johnson of Oshkosh West  and sophomore Philip Flory of Oshkosh North. Representing Division 2 are junior William Brown of Delavan-Darien and sophomore Bailey Kale of La Crosse Central. The Division 3 participants are seniors Logan Maulick of Freedom and Tanner Bruchs of Poynette. Division 4 will be represented by seniors Jake Hierlmeier of Glenwood City and Cole McDonald of Darlington; and the Division 5 contestants are senior Christian Haffner of Gresham and sophomore Riley Geiger of Loyal.

CELEBRATING THE GAME PRE-GAME PARTY:  The public is invited to a special Pre-Game Tip-Off Party Thursday, March 19, to get the 100th State Championships celebration started. The doors will open at 11 a.m. and anyone possessing a ticket for the Division 5 semifinal games will be admitted. Tickets for the session will be available for sale at the door. During the Pre-Game Tip-Off Party, fans attending will be the first to see a historical display commemorating the history of the tournament. Those in attendance can enjoy a piece of anniversary cake, view a highlight video of memorable events from the first 100 years of the boys tournament on the Kohl Center video board. In addition, a limited number of commemorative pins will be available to those attending the Pre-Game Tip-Off Party. 

100TH COMMEMORATIVE PROGRAM: A 40-page commemorative program will be available for sale along with this year's traditional game program. The program features State Tournament reflections, records, champions, results and photos of yesteryear.

100TH ANNIVERSARY TELEVISION SPECIAL:  A special one-hour documentary including historical highlights of past Boys State Basketball Tournaments will air on the WIAA State Television Network stations Saturday, March 21, at 5 p.m. If you are a fan of boys basketball history, don’t miss this special presentation.

Where can I eat? 
The Kohl Center has concessions, but many fans choose to venture out between games or sessions. There are numerous places to eat surrounding the Kohl Center, and State Street is not far away either.

Where can I park?
​There are several parking ramps around the Kohl Center that will have special events parking available. If you don't mind walking there are some street parking spots available south of Regent Street. VisitDowntownMadison.com is a great resource as well. This site will give you information on parking downtown, the different restaurant options nearby and some things to do in your downtime.

Who has the best coverage of the boys state basketball tournament? 
We here at WisSports.net are your home for all things basketball, including the boys state tournament. We'll have full coverage leading up to the games, and full coverage from the games. Look for Twitter updates from WSN staff, game articles, results, and much more.

Follow WSN Boys Basketball Editor Mark Miller -- @WisBBYearbook
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Follow WSN Founder & President Nicholas Kartos -- @nkartos
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