The Indiana High School Athletic Association's 114th annual state basketball tournament kicks off with first-round games scheduled for tonight and Wednesday, and semifinals set for Friday. Sectional finals will take place on Saturday, and below is a breakdown of the sectionals involving teams from Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Scott, and Washington counties.

By the Numbers
  • Class 4A Seymour Sectional Sagarin Ratings: Jeffersonville 90.19, Seymour 83.18, New Albany 80.57, Bedford NL 77.86, Jennings County 77.07, Floyd Central 72.75
  • Class 3A Scottsburg Sectional Sagarin Ratings: Scottsburg 86.16, Silver Creek 75.46, Charlestown 68.61, Madison 62.03, Corydon Central 60.51, North Harrison 50.58, Salem 44.79
  • Class 2A Southwestern Sectional Sagarin Ratings: Brownstown Central 94.95, Providence 82.80, Southwestern 78.06, Clarksville 61.59, Eastern 61.23, Austin 57.16, Henryville 50.70
  • Class A Borden Sectional Sagarin Ratings: Christian Academy 68.72, Borden 64.64, South Central 63.89, Rock Creek 58.00, West Washington 55.69, Lanesville 43.65
  • Class A New Washington Sectional Sagarin Ratings: Trinity Lutheran 56.04, Rising Sun 45.25, Shawe Memorial 42.03, New Washington 40.78, Medora 37.38, Crothersville 34.64
State of Play
  • Favorites for each sectional are outlined based on Sagarin Ratings and expert picks
  • Bracket breakdown with key matchups and potential outcomes for each sectional
  • Implications for the rest of the state tournament and beyond
Bottom Line

The Indiana High School Athletic Association's state basketball tournament is set to begin with several closely contested sectionals involving local teams, each with its own favorites and noteworthy matchups. The outcomes of these sectionals will not only determine who advances in the state tournament but may also signal the emergence of potential contenders for the state title.