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From The Coaches’ Box
Welcome from the president

As I begin my first year serving as President of the IBCA, I am grateful for the opportunity to lead an organization that means so much to basketball in our state.

From the Executive Director By Marty Johnson

Please make sure you and your assistants have all enrolled for IBCA membership. If you have not yet done it, please download the IBCA App created for us by Luceo Sports.

IBCA changes in some leadership positions

A number of changes and additions have been made in the leadership of the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association for 2026-27.

IBCA clinic for 2027

The 2027 IBCA Clinic will be held in a Thursday evening-Friday format for the fifth consecutive year. Approximately 800 coaches attended the 2026 IBCA Clinic, so this format will be continued.

IHSAA changes for 2026-27

During its annual review of IHSAA member by-laws on May 4, 2026, the IHSAA Board of Directors approved Personal Branding Activities for high school student-athletes.

NFHS rule changes

NFHS rule changes: Clock adjustments addressed to support officials in 2026-27 high school basketball rules changes

Join the IBCA

In order for a player from your school to be eligible for selection to an IBCA All-State Team, the IBCA Academic All-State Team or to win a Player of the Week, Team of the Week, Team Academic Award or a Marion Crawley, Junior Mannies, Pat Aikman or Steve & Jeanie Witty scholarship award, you must be a current-year-member of the IBCA.

Liability insurance coverage as IBCA member for 2026-27

As a member benefit of the IBCA, all current-year members in good standing have a $2 million General Liability policy that provides coverage for their coaching activities.

IBCA weekly honors program for 2026-27

As many as 100 high school boys and girls will have the opportunity to win IBCA Player of the Week recognition in 2026-27. This is the 19th season of the IBCA Player of the Week program.

IBCA Aspiring Head Coaches Program

The IBCA established an Aspiring Head Coaches Program that began last school year with support from the IHSAA and the Indiana Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. This program is designed to create an awareness of the necessary skills to becoming a head coach.

IBCA mentoring program continues By Jason Simpson

IBCA president Jason Simpson oversee the IBCA Mentor Program in 2026-27 with several exciting changes designed to make the experience even more valuable for both mentors and mentees.

IBCA/IHSAA college exposure events for 2027

Some of the top players with returning high school eligibility in the state were invited to participate in the 24th annual IBCA/IHSAA Top 100 Underclass Showcase events in 2026, the boys on June 12 and the girls on June 18.

Junior Mannies / Marion Crawley / Pat Aikman / Steve & Jeanie Witty scholarship information

In 2026, the IBCA recognized 40 students with scholarship awards – two Junior Mannies Scholarship, 34 Marion Crawley Scholarships, two Pat Aikman Character and Leadership Awards and two Steve & Jeanie Witty Scholarships. The IBCA was able to award each honoree a stipend of $500.

Luceo package a part of IBCA membership

The IBCA partnered with Luceo Sports in the fall of 2021 to take over management of the IBCA technology services. This partnership has resulted in upgrades to the IBCA website, e-mail communication, social media communication as well as registration services for membership and clinics, etc.

Please support IBCA corporate partners

The IBCA would like to thank all of its corporate partners for their support of our professional organization. These partnerships have made it possible to increase the scholarship amounts for deserving student-athletes and to add various other functions for coaches and athletes.

IBCA All-State teams for 2026-27

The IBCA will choose all-state teams in four general categories in 2026-27 – Senior Boys, Underclass Boys, Senior Girls and Underclass Girls. Within each category, four groups of honorees will be selected.

IBCA Academic Awards for 2027

The IBCA is continuing its Academic Awards programs for 2026-27. That includes the IBCA Team Academic Award, which was new in 2026, as well as the IBCA individual Academic All-State program that dates to 1973 for boys and 1980 for girls.

January is ‘Coaches vs. Cancer’ month

In the first 19 years of this initiative, boys’ and girls’ coaches across Indiana have raised more than $1.67 million – including nearly $69,000 last season – in the fight against cancer.

NFHS Coach of the Year nominees

Joe Bradburn of Mt. Vernon (Fortville) and Eric Thornton of Norwell have been chosen as Indiana’s nominees for the National Federation of State High School Associations national basketball coaches of the year.

New varsity coaches for 2026-27

From the end of last season through late September 2026, 174 people have been hired as new varsity basketball coaches in Indiana – 84 to boys’ basketball positions and 90 to girls’ basketball positions for the 2026-27 season.

2025-26 championship coaches

Congratulations to Joe Bradburn, Jason Delaney, Rich Schelsky, Heath Howington, Kevin Stuckmeyer, Andy Heim, Taylor Drury and Matt Vick for reaching the pinnacle of Indiana high school basketball in the 2025-26 season.

Indiana High School Basketball Record Books

The IBCA plans on producing two Record Books at the end of the 2026-27 season, the traditional 48th annual Boys’ Record Book that has been produced since 1980 and a second Girls’ Record Book.

Initial-eligibility requirements for college-bound student-athletes

Many high school athletes aspire to one day compete in college athletics. Academic performance at the high school level is often an early question that college coaches ask about when considering a prospect from the high school level. Remember, it is “student-athlete” and not just “athlete.”

Indiana All-Star report By Mike Broughton

My eighth year as game director of the Indiana All-Stars produced quality games that were well played by both Indiana and Kentucky.

Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame report By Matt Martin

A new season will be here before we know it. At the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, we appreciate the support we receive from coaches and encourage you to become an annual member. The Hall of Fame Classic tournaments will be Dec. 21 (girls) and Dec. 22 (boys). Thanks to Henry Community Health, admission is free to our New Castle museum.

Hoosier Basketball Magazine to publish its 57th issue By Kip Wesner

Hoosier Basketball Magazine will publish its 57th annual edition for the 2026-27 season covering all basketball in Indiana. This 256-page publication is a comprehensive survey of all Indiana high school basketball (both boys and girls).

Hoosier Basketball Magazine hosts Top 60 Senior Workouts By Kip Wesner

Sixty of Indiana’s best senior boys and senior girls will be invited to participate in Hoosier Basketball Magazine’s 2027 Top 60 Senior Workouts held in conjunction with the IHSAA and the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association.

Are you interested in becoming an IBCA district rep?

Any IBCA-member varsity coach of boys' teams or girls’ teams who would like to be a candidate to serve as an IBCA District Representative should contact Kaley May, IBCA President, by Dec. 15, 2026.

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