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For fourteen years there were 18 regions that encompassed the tournament. Since 1932 there have only been 16 regions thus the term "Sweet Sixteen" was coined. Kentucky is one of only two states (Delaware is the other) that still play a state tournament without a class system that divides large and small schools into separate tournaments. [1]
The fields are set for both the Boys’ and Girls’ Sweet 16 state basketball tournaments at Rupp Arena. Here’s a look at the top college basketball recruits that will be playing in the events.
Between 1939 and 1950, there were only 8 teams in the tournament, so all teams can claim an Elite Eight appearance. Between 1951 and 1952, there were sixteen teams in the tournament, so all could claim a Sweet Sixteen appearance. Between 1953 and 1974, participating teams fluctuated from 22 to 25 teams and some received byes to the Sweet Sixteen.
A look at first-round pairings and potential matchups for the state’s top teams.
The following is a list of venues that have hosted the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. Venues that have not yet hosted, but have been officially announced as future tournament sites, are also included. (Note that in most cases, the modern name of the venue is used, though it may have been known under a different name at the time.)
2024 Girls’ Sweet 16. What: Sixteen-team tournament to decide Kentucky’s high school basketball state champion. When: Wednesday through Saturday Where: Rupp Arena Tickets: Tickets available ...
The schedule was adjusted to provided extended time for COVID-19 evaluation before the tournament began, with the First Four occurring entirely on Thursday, the First and Second Rounds pushed one day back to a Friday-Monday window, and the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight pushed to a Friday-Monday window as well.
2024 Boys’ Sweet 16. What: Sixteen-team tournament to decide Kentucky’s high school basketball state champion. When: March 20-23 Where: Rupp Arena Tickets: Tickets available for purchase at ...