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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 tournament is held over three days, this Thursday through Saturday.  For a detailed breakdown of which games are played at which times, visit the WIAA site here.



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.



How much are tickets and where can I get them?

Tickets are $8 per session, with each session consisting of two games.  Tickets are available at the participating schools or can be ordered online here.  Tickets can also be purchased at the Kohl Center box office right now and the mornings of the tournament games.  The Ticket Window opens at 8:30 am during the week and 9 am on Saturday.



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 games can be found on the following TV channels:  WAOW-TV in Wausau, WKOW-TV in Madison, WQOW-TV in Eau Claire, WXOW-TV in La Crosse, WYOW-TV in Eagle River WMLW-TV in Milwaukee, WACY in Green Bay/Appleton and KBJR-TV in Duluth/Superior. This year the tournament will be broadcast in high-definition where available.



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.  Also, The Big 1070 out of Madison will be broadcasting all of the games live on the radio and live online as well.



ONLINE - WisSports.net is your home for the most complete coverage. In addition to the team capsules WSN Basketball Editor Mark Miller will be pitching in with some great articles previewing the great teams and players coming to Madison this weekend. His must-have guide to the tourney can be found here.



At the state tournament we will be doing a Cover-It-Live Blog featuring all of your favorite WSN personalities. We will also be grabbing some of the state's top coaches for video interviews that will be posted on UStream and linked from WisSports.net. Last but not least Mark Miller and Dick Knapinski will be writing some great articles and telling the stories of the 2010 state tournament.



Where can I find results from the games?

Follow all the games on our site, including the Scoreboard page. 



Where can I find information about the teams?

We have Team Capsules for every team at the state tournament with loads of information including rosters, notes, season reviews, audio of coach interviews and more.  Click on the logo for the corresponding Team Capsule.



Where can I eat?

The Kohl Center has concessions, but many fans choose to venture out between games or sessions.



Segredo is located at 624 University Avenue, just two blocks from the Kohl Center.  It is one of the biggest restaurants downtown and has three great private party rooms.  Rooms feature flat panel TVs and Nintendo Wii game systems and bowling is even available in the facility.  They also have a great catering menu with some old classics with a new age spin.  It is a rare opportunity to be able to get together with your group before or after the game so close to the game.  For more information please contact Ryan - [email=ryan@segredo.com]ryan@segredomadison.com[/email] or 609.915-9311.



Coliseum Bar is located a little farther away from the Kohl Center (Olin Avenue by the Alliant Energy Center) but has two large meeting rooms upstairs.  Contact them at 608-251-2434.



Pizza Oven has convenient east and west side locations if you want to stay closer to your hotel home base.  They have large meeting rooms at each location and some of the best pizza in Madison. 



The Stadium, 1429 Monroe St - There might not be a better place to watch sports in the state!  Their slogan is 360 degrees of sports, and it's legit - you can't turn around in that place without having 2 or 3 big HDTVs in view.  They also have great burgers, nachos and wings and will be running shuttles back and forth from the Kohl Center so you'll be able to grab food between sessions quickly. The Stadium will also be running FREE shuttles to the Kohl Center all day.



Wandos, 602 University Ave - A short walk from the Kohl Center Wandos has four levels of fun.  The menu features 1/2 pound burgers and 1/2 pound chicken sandwiches along with giant nachos. The TV situation is solid and their walls are like a local hall of fame featuring signed jerseys of great Badgers past. 



Hooters, 2639 East Springs Drive - those that thought Hooters was gone from Madison, think again. They have reopened in a great new East side location. Featuring wings, giant burgers and some great NCAA tournament action on TV it is a great place to stop for food on your way in our out of town. If you print out and bring in their ad from our online version of WSN Illustrated you can get a buy 10 wings, get 10 wings free special.



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 is some street parking spots available south of Regent Street, and as mentioned previously shuttles from the Stadium Grill & Eatery are available if you park there or in their neighborhood. 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.



Where can I stay?

Road Star Inns have been generous enough to provide an exclusive discount for fans of the state tournament and WSN.  Simply enter "GO WSN" in the promotional code area when making a reservation to receive an additional 15% off.  The hotel is only minutes from the Alliant Energy Center.  Visit RoadStarInns.com for reservation information.



AmericInn has a $10 off discount if you use the coupon code: WIAA10



Holiday Inn features the only indoor waterpark in Madison and a great on-site steakhouse.   The Wisco Hotel group also has the Comfort Inn & Suites and Baymont Inn.



Where can I shop?

University Bookstore has all the Badger and University of Wisconsin stuff you need and then some.  If you want to be a Badger or at least want some cool Badger clothing you should check them out.



If you want to capture your memories or if you forgot that dreaded battery or memory card the Camera Company is located downtown and can help you out. 



Last but not least, one of the best places to find info on everything going on down by the Kohl Center is VisitDowntownMadison.com.  This site will give you information on parking downtown, the different restaurant options nearby and some things to do in your downtime.



Where can I hang out with WSN Celebrities?

Our eight annual coach appreciation party for high school and college coaches will be held once again at the Stadium Grill downtown across from Camp Randall Stadium on Wednesday night. 



New in 2010, we will be doing a WisSports.net Site Visitor Appreciation party at Segredo, 624 University Ave.  The event will go from 4-6:30 on Saturday - between the afternoon and evening sessions.  Segredo will have a special half-priced WSN menu and we'll have t-shirts, hats and other WSN swag to give away.



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 a live in-game blog as the WSN staff provides periodic updates on the games, sights, sounds, and atmosphere.