East Kentucky Warriors tip off first-ever Kentucky Basketball Championship Invitational State Tournament game in 2002

Kentucky Basketball Championship Invitational was founded in 2002 with the idea of creating a realistic competitive program for young basketball players - both boys and girls - in the state of Kentucky to have the opportunity to showcase their basketball skills in a state-wide championship type of environment. The program is dedicated to providing the youth of our state, no matter what race, sex or financial ability, the opportunity to become better citizens through the median of basketball.

The original and on-going slogan and mission of Kentucky Basketball Championship Invitational is that "Every Team Plays." No team will be turned away from participating in a tournament due to financial ability.

The energies and interest of our youth are channeled into healthy pursuits that teach sportsmanship, teamwork and to build personal confidence. These objectives are achieved through two avenues: state and national tournaments.

Kentucky Basketball Championship Invitational presents awards to all ages and divisions. Pictured is Travis Roberts of Kentucky Kentucky Basketball Championship Invitational helping to present awards.

The Kentucky Basketball Championship Invitational has established levels of competition for Select/All Star teams for boys and girls in 9/under through 17/under divisions. Middle school (7th and 8th grade) and grade school (5th-6th grade) competitions are also organized by Kentucky Basketball Championship Invitational for boys and girls school teams.

The goal of Kentucky Basketball Championship Invitational is to offer a quality of event to participating teams that will leave a lasting impression on players, coaches and fans. Our mission is to offer a better product at an affordable price. Each and every tournament should be treated as a "Final Four" no matter what age or skill level of those participating.

2009-10 Season

For the 2009-10 season, 50 tournaments are scheduled in Kentucky.

Kentucky Basketball Championship Invitational will once again offer the top two teams in each tournament special discounted rates for National Tournaments. Teams that participate in Kentucky Basketball Championship Invitational events that do not finish among the top two will be offered special rates for the the Division II National Invitational, which will be held June 25-27, 2010.