About the Tournament
We are ready to host the new legends at the 2023 IHSA Wheelchair Basketball Tournament, held March 10–11.
The 2023 tournament will be held at the University of Illinois’ Activities & Recreation Center. (ARC) The schedule for the Unified Basketball Tournament and the Wheelchair Basketball State Championships is below.
SOILL Unified Schedule
March 10, 2023
Game 1, Court 1—1:00 p.m.
SOA Hub/De La Salle vs. Limestone Rockets
Game 2, Court 2—1:10 p.m.
East St. Louis vs. Southside/St. Rita
Game 3, Court 1—2:30 p.m.
Vernon Hills HS vs. Peotone HS
Game 4, Court 2—2:40 p.m.
BBCHS vs. Pontiac HS
March 11, 2023
Game 5, Court 2—8:30 a.m.
First Place game from Games 1 & 2
Game 6, Court 1—8:40 a.m.
Thrid Place game from Games 1 & 2
Game 7, Court 2—10:30 a.m.
First Place game from Games 3 & 4
Game 8, Court 1—10:40 a.m.
Third Place game from Games 3 & 4
Wheelchair Basketball Schedule
Saturday, March 11—Court 1
9:30 a.m.—Synergy Bulls vs. Peoria Wildcats
11:15 a.m.—Chicago Skyhawks vs. Synergy Bulls
12:45 p.m.—LWSRA Hawks vs. Chicago Skyhawks
2:30 p.m.—GLASA vs. LWSRA Hawks
4:15 p.m.—Peoria Wildcats vs. GLASA
Saturday, March 11—Court 2
9:45 a.m.—GLASA vs. Chicago Skyhawks
11:30 a.m.—Peoria Wildcats vs. LWSRA Hawks
1:00 p.m.—Synergy Bulls vs. GLASA
2:45 p.m.—Chicago Skyhawks vs. Peoria Wildcats
4:30 p.m.—LWSRA Hawks vs. Syngergy Bulls
The Venue: Activities & Recreation Center
The ARC is one of the country’s largest on-campus recreation centers and is sure to provide an experience to last a lifetime.
Parking Information—Friday, all campus lots (except for metered spaces) are permit only until 5:00 p.m. Team buses with passes should park in E14 (SW Corner of First and Kirby Avenue across from State Farm Center). Enter via First Street.
Spectators can park at metered spaces or for a fee at IHSA Boys Basketball lots (E14 or four quadrants of State Farm Center).
After 5:00 p.m. on Friday and all day on Saturday, parking at most campus lots are open. Buses and spectators can park free of charge. Options include lot E24 (corner of First and Peabody Drive) and lot E15 (corner of 4th and Pennsylvania). The lot across street from the ARC (E-38) is permit only 24 hours/7days.
Accommodations
Enjoy affordable accommodations in Champaign County throughout the IHSA Wheelchair Basketball Tournament. Our hotel partners are ready to welcome athletes and spectators with open arms. Contact each hotel directly to make your reservations.
Need help finding a hotel? Contact Visit Champaign County at 217-351-4133 for assistance.
For a complete list of all hotels in Champaign County, click here.
The following hotels have a spectator rate for the tournament.
Mention the booking code when making your reservation.
| Best Western Plus 516 W. Marketview Dr., Champaign 217.689.4714 | Visit website Rate: $129 | CODE: 1192 Distance to State Farm Center: 4.3 miles | Comfort Suites 2001 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana 217.328.3500 | Visit website Rate: $135 Distance to State Farm Center: 3.2 miles | Courtyard by Marriott 1811 Moreland Blvd., Champaign 217.355.0411 | Visit website Rate: $149 Distance to State Farm Center: 3.7 miles |
| Eastland Suites 1907 N. Cunningham Ave., Urbana 217.367.8331 | Visit website Rate: $159 Distance to State Farm Center: 4.2 miles | Fairfield Inn 1807 Moreland Blvd., Champaign 217.355.0604 | Visit website Rate: $139 Distance to State Farm Center: 3.7 miles | Hampton Inn Urbana 1200 W. University Ave., Urbana 217.337.1100 | Visit website Rate: $139 Distance to State Farm Center: 2.3 miles |
| Hilton Garden Inn 1501 S. Neil St., Champaign 217.352.9970 | Visit website Rate: $139 | CODE: B23 Distance to State Farm Center: 0.6 miles | Holiday Inn 101 Trade Centre Dr., Champaign 217.398.3400 | Visit website Rate: $149.99 Distance to State Farm Center: 0.6 miles | Holiday Inn Express 1003 Killarney St., Urbana 217.328-0328 | Visit website Rate: $139 Distance to State Farm Center: 3.2 miles |
| Home2 Suites by Hilton 2013 S. Neil St., Champaign 217.355.6468 | Visit website Rate: $139 | CODE: B23 Distance to State Farm Center: 0.9 miles | Homewood Suites by Hilton 1417 S. Neil St., Champaign 217.352.9960 | Visit website Rate: $139 | CODE: B23 Distance to State Farm Center: 0.6 miles | Hyatt Place 217 N. Neil St., Champaign 217.531.2800 | Visit website Rate: $199 Distance to State Farm Center: 1.9 miles |
| Red Roof Inn 212 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign 217.352.0101 | Visit website Rate: $79.99 Distance to State Farm Center: 3.4 miles | Residence Inn by Marriott 502 W. Marketview Dr., Champaign 217.398.0000 | Visit website Rate: $199 Distance to State Farm Center: 3.7 miles | Rodeway Inn 612 W. Killarney St., Urbana 217.384.8000 | Visit website Rate: $75 Distance to State Farm Center: 3.6 miles |
Sponsors
On behalf of the University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics and the
Visit Champaign County Foundation, we sincerely thank our sponsors whose contributions made it possible for the IHSA Boys State Basketball Tournament to return to the State Farm Center at the University of Illinois.
We appreciate your support of the event, the athletes, and the fans!
Doug Altenberger
John & Bonnie Dauer
Roberta Gorden
Eric Meyer
William Shiner
John Blackburn
Dana Ehler
Habeeb Habeeb, H-Squared Leadership Institute
University of Illinois Community Credit Union
John Corley
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