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Iowa high school boys basketball state tournament moving to Ames' Hilton Coliseum in 2027

The Iowa High School Athletic Association announced that the boys' State Basketball Tournament will move to Hilton Coliseum in Ames starting in 2027, marking its first return to Ames since 1926.
The tournament will feature 32 teams and will be part of a five-year agreement with Iowa State University, as well as support from Discover Ames.
Hilton Coliseum has a capacity of 14,267 and is recognized as one of the best college basketball venues in the country.
IHSAA executive director Tom Keating expressed excitement about the opportunity for student-athletes and the economic impact on the Ames community from this partnership.

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NE Iowa Publishing

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IHSAA moves boys state basketball to Hilton Coliseum

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IHSAA moving boys basketball state tournament to Ames in 2027

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