skip navigation

State Boys Basketball FAQ -- info on TV, tickets, parking, schedules and WSN's coverage

03/12/2012, 11:00am CDT
By Travis Wilson

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

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, check out the full schedule of State Tournament games 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 for the State Tournament are $10 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 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 Web sites.

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. WSN staff members including Travis Wilson and Nicholas Kartos will join the broadcast team this year and you will have a chance to interact with the broadcast via our Facebook and Twitter pages as well as by submitting questions or comments on our Live Blog.

ONLINE - WisSports.net is your home for the most complete coverage. In addition to the Division Previews published Sunday evening, WSN Basketball Editor Mark Miller will be pitching in with some great articles previewing the outstanding teams and players coming to Madison this weekend.

At the state tournament we will be doing a Cover-It-Live Blog featuring all of your favorite WSN personalities. Last but not least Mark Miller and Dick Knapinski will be writing some great articles and telling the stories of the 2011 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 Previews for all the teams at the state tournament with loads of information including rosters, notes, season reviews, audio of coach interviews and more. Simply go to the boys basketball homepage and click on the team logo at the top.

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. We recommend a trip to Wando's, just up Frances street on the corner of University Avenue, and the Stadium Sports Pub and Eatery, which is a short walk from the Kohl Center and located across from Camp Randall Stadium on Monroe Street. And even better, the Stadium Sports Pub will offer free shuttles to and from the Kohl Center so you can enjoy the action, enjoy a burger, and get right back to the games!

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. 

Where can I hang out with WSN Celebrities? 
Join us online for our Live Blogs or stop and say hi at the state tournament. We love meeting our great fans!

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.

Tag(s): BBB News  Travis Wilson