The Big Sky Ballin Classic- State Qualifier brings this year’s MSBC Qualification to one of Montana’s most basketball-rich communities. Hosted at Elder Grove School and surrounding facilities on February 21st and 22nd, 2026, the tournament will include boys’ and girls’ divisions across grades 5th through 8th. Each team will play 3+, with bracket play crowning champions in every division. As a designated Qualifying Tournament for the MSBC State Championship, the Big Sky Ballin Classic offers teams an exciting pathway to compete on the state’s biggest stage later in the year.