Schedule Announced for 2024 UK Healthcare/KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 Basketball Tournament

Schedule set for 2024 UK Healthcare/KHSAA Boys Sweet 16

The renowned and anticipated UK Healthcare/KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 is all set to roll next week, with the schedule and the teams being announced. The games will be played at Rupp Arena in Lexington from March 20-23.

It is an exciting time for basketball fans and Louisville-area teams in particular, with the Sixth Region champion Evangel Christian, Seventh Region titlist Trinity and Eighth region winner Spencer County in the field.

Top Teams Battle for Sweet 16 Glory

In the line-up, there are six of the top-15 teams from the final Kentucky High School Basketball Media Poll: No. 1 Great Crossing, No. 3 Newport, No. 4 Lyon County, No. 6 Trinity, No. 9 Evangel Christian and No. 12 Harlan County.

The defending champion, Warren Central, despite having a rocky road to the tournament, managed to secure its place after a 64-57 overtime upset victory against Bowling Green in Tuesday’s Fourth Region final.

Complete Sweet 16 schedule

The games, which will be held at Rupp Arena in Lexington, are scheduled as follows:

Wednesday, March 20:
11 a.m. – Perry County Central vs. Magoffin County
1:30 p.m. – Lyon County vs. Ashland Blazer
6 p.m. – Marshall County vs. Adair County
8:30 p.m. – Great Crossing vs. Spencer County

Thursday, March 21:
11 a.m. – Warren Central vs. Harlan County
1:30 p.m. – Evangel Christian vs. Butler County
6 p.m. – Trinity vs. Pulaski County
8:30 p.m. – Campbell County vs. Newport

Friday, March 22:
The day will see quarterfinals featuring the winners from Wednesday and Thursday’s games.

Saturday, March 23:
The final day of the event will host the semifinals games at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., culminating with the championship final at 7:30 p.m.

Upcoming Exciting Matches

Fans across the state and the nation are eagerly looking forward to this exciting lineup, featuring a promising balance between top-ranked teams and potential underdogs. With these intense match-ups, the 2024 edition of the UK Healthcare/KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 promises to be a thrilling tournament that you wouldn’t want to miss.