(4-3-26) The 33rd Annual Ohio-Kentucky All-Star Game (also known as “The Battle at the Border”) is a high school senior basketball showcase featuring top players from Ohio and Kentucky.
Event Details
• Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
• Times: Girls game at 5:00 p.m., Boys game at 7:00 p.m. (Doors open at 4:00 p.m.)
• Location: Thomas More University (Connor Convocation Center), Crestview Hills, Kentucky
• Related Event: “Slam Jam” Fest on Friday, April 10, 2026 (skills competitions like 3-point shooting, slam dunk, and 3-on-3)
This is an annual series that began in 1992 (first games in 1992 after planning in 1991) as a charity event benefiting Ronald McDonald House. It moved to Thomas More University in 2002 and has grown into a major recruiting showcase for college coaches.
Reynoldsburg’s Xavier McKinney was named OHSBCA D I Player of the Year. Columbus Academy’s Jason Singleton was named OHSBCA D V Player of the Year.
A look back…
- 2024 – Kentucky Comebacks Helps To Sweep All Star Games Over Ohio
- 2023 – It Was Kentucky’s Night In All Star Games Vs Ohio
Fairmont’s Kaylah Thornton was named OHSBCA D I Player oft Year.
Ashlynn James is this year’s Miss Basketball in Kentucky
Kentucky Names 2026 Miss Basketball And Mr. Basketball
History and Series Record
The event highlights elite senior talent from both states. Many past participants have gone on to play in college (Power conference and beyond) or the NBA/NFL.
As of the lead-up to the 33rd game:
• Boys series: Ohio leads 19–14
• Girls series: Kentucky leads 18–14
In 2025 (32nd annual), Ohio swept both games.
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