Draws held for KHSAA Sweet 16 basketball tournaments

The draws for the boys’ and girls’ KHSAA Sweet 16 State Basketball Tournaments were held on Tuesday in Lexington.

In the boys’ tournament, the Region 2 champion will play the Region 8 champion on Thursday, March 19 at Rupp Arena. Eighth-ranked North Oldham is the favorite to win Region 8.

Meanwhile, Region 4 is scheduled to play Region 13 in the second game of the day on Wednesday, March 18. North Laurel, which is ranked No. 12, is the favorite to capture the Region 13 title.

In the girls’ state tournament, Region 2 is scheduled to meet Region 11 in the tournament opening game on Wed., March 11 at Rupp Arena. Third-ranked Frederick Douglass is the favorite to win Region 11.

Meanwhile, the Region 4 champion is scheduled to play the Region 6 winner on Thursday, March 12. Louisville Butler currently has the best record in Region 6.

Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Girls Basketball Sweet 16

March 11-14 at Rupp Arena

First Round

Wednesday, March 11

Region 2 vs. Region 11

Region 1 vs. Region 7

Region 15, Region 9

Region 12 vs. Region 5

Thursday, March 12

First Round

Region 8 vs. Region 16

Region 14 vs. Region 3

Region 4 vs. Region 6

Region 13 vs. Region 10

Quarterfinals

Friday, March 13

Semifinals and Finals

Saturday, March 14

UK Healthcare Boys Basketball Sweet 16

March 18-21 at Rupp Arena

First Round, Wed., March 18

Region 9 vs. Region 7

Region 4 vs. Region 13

Region 5 vs. Region 3

Region 12 vs. Region 11

First Round, Thursday, March 19

Region 6 vs. Region 14

Region 8 vs. Region 2

Region 10 vs. Region 15

Region 1 vs. Region 16

Quarterfinals

Friday, March 20

Semifinals/Finals

Saturday, March 21