The Ohio High School Athletic Association’s expansion from four to seven boys basketball state tournaments came with an initial goal of answering the enrollment gap between schools in Division I. That opens an opportunity for a new state champion to be crowned in what is essentially the new Division II,

OHSAA boys basketball tournament nears and it's the last chance for seniors to make an impact on the court as high schoolers.

Here's a quick recap of the OHSAA boys basketball tournament draw for Ashland-area teams. Sectional games begin Monday, Feb. 17, for the postseason.