Nebraska High School Basketball

The Nebraska boys take their turn at center court when it comes to putting on the show that decides which basketball programs take home the championship hardware.

Omaha Skutt Catholic kicks off its Class B state title defense when the SkyHawks hit the court against Lincoln Pius X Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Ogallala opens Class C1 action Thursday at Devaney when the Indians battle Syracuse. The only team to knock off defending Class C1 state champ Ashland-Greenwood this season, Ogallala is led by Sawyer Smith.

Yutan opens Class C2 action Wednesday at Devaney when the Chieftains battle Exeter-Milligan/Friend. Archbishop Bergan kicks off its Class C2 state title defense.

Howells-Dodge and Fullerton open Class D1 action Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Class D1's top two scorers Quin Oberg and Ben Heirigs face off.

St. Mary's kicks off its Class D2 state title defense. Elgin/Pope John and Pleasanton open D2 action at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Millard West senior Kylee Paben stepped out of the shadows and into the spotlight in 2025-26, carrying Class A's highest scoring average into the state tournament.

A comprehensive preview of the 2026 Class A Girls State Basketball Tournament with predictions, hot streaks, and statistical leaders.

A comprehensive preview of the 2026 Class B Girls State Basketball Tournament with predictions, hot streaks, and statistical leaders.