The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association has unveiled the seeds and pairings for the 2026 State Boys Basketball Tournament. The brackets were revealed on Sunday morning during a special broadcast. Eight local teams secured top seeds in their divisions.
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) announced the seeds and pairings for the 2026 State Boys Basketball Tournament on Sunday morning. The reveal took place during a special broadcast hosted by WKOW Sports Director Karl Winter and WAOW Sports Director Keegan Hewitt.
In Division 1, De Pere earned the No. 1 seed for the fourth consecutive season. Their Fox River Classic Conference rival, Notre Dame, claimed the top spot in Division 2. The two teams are set to compete for a conference title on Thursday night.
Division 3 features Freedom as the No. 1 seed with a 21-1 record. Despite an undefeated 23-0 mark, Seymour was assigned the No. 2 seed in the same division.
Two local teams topped Division 4 brackets: undefeated Kewaunee and Howards Grove, which holds a 16-6 record. In Division 5, Reedsville and Oakfield each received No. 1 seeds in their respective sections.
Full brackets for Divisions 1 through 5 are available through WIAA resources. The release marks the start of postseason preparations for high school boys basketball teams across Wisconsin.