MEDIA MEDIA 196 Media Services and Policies 197 Directions to Duquesne/Campus Map 198 Media Outlets/Dukes on the Radio 199 2015-16 & 2016-17 Men’s Basketball Rules Changes 200-203

196 2015-16 Duquesne Basketball Media Supplement Media Information MEDIA SERVICES AND POLICIES

We hope the 2015-16 Duquesne University men’s basketball media sup- Visting Radio/Television plement helps you in your coverage of Dukes basketball. Below is an Radio and television stations must acquire permission to broadcast Duquesne outline of some of the services the media relations office provides. Please University home games. Contact Dave Saba, Associate AD/Athletics Media Re- lations, regarding broadcast access. Three radio lines, plus an ISDN line, are feel free to contact the DU media relations office for assistance. available for visiting radio. VISITING RADIO IS LOCATED AT THE FOUL LINE, ACROSS FROM THE VISITORS’ BENCH. Three can sit comfortably Credentials in the area provided. An iPad that updates player statistics during the game will Credentials are issued to members of the working media only. Work space at also be provided. You will need to bring long phone cords to plug into the tele- Palumbo Center is limited. Children and other non-workers are not permitted phone jacks which are clearly labeled and located at midcourt. Radio stations on press row. Credential requests should be made via e-mail or text message to serving as the official carrier of Atlantic 10 Conference school broadcasts have Dave Saba in advance of each game. Passes will be left at the table inside the first right to the telephone lines. Additional lines may be installed at the A.J. doors of the media entrance (located on the northeast side of the Palumbo Center Palumbo Center at the broadcaster’s expense by calling the Telecommunications off of Forbes Avenue). Credentials will be available at the media entrance 90 Office at 412-396-6059. Non-conference visiting teams may use the radio lines minutes prior to tip-off. at a cost of $75 per game unless a reciprocal agreement is established prior to game day. Parking Media parking is located at the Forbes Garage located a half-block before the Interview Policy Palumbo Center on Forbes Avenue. Those who request credentials will be placed Student-athlete interviews are arranged through the media relations office. We on the gate list. Physical parking passes are not distributed. Your name will be will do our best to coordinate an interview time that is convenient for both the checked off either at entry or when you leave depending on the time of the game. athlete and media member. (We ask that you keep in mind between class, prac- tice and study hall, an athlete’s schedule can be pretty full.) The best time to interview an athlete is early afternoon or after practice. Press Row Media seating is located at courtside, opposite the team benches as well as the west baseline. SEATING IS FOR MEMBERS OF THE WORKING MEDIA www.GoDuquesne.com ONLY. Duquesne University and the United States Basketball Writers Associa- Members of the media are encouraged to keep up with the latest in Duquesne tion remind each member of the media that press row is a working area. Cheer- athletics at www.GoDuquesne.com. Stats, results and game notes are updated ing for either team will not be tolerated. daily in an effort to provide the latest happenings on the Bluff. An electonic media supplement/record book will be available online prior to the season. In addition, game notes and updated stats for every game are uploaded in a timely Wireless manner. Wireless internet service is available in both the main arena and media room. Contact a media relations office representative for password information. ADDITIONAL MEDIA CONTENT Highlights and video of Duquesne’s post-game press conference are posted at In-Game Media www.GoDuquesne.com following each home game. Live statistics via Gametracker & StatBroadcast (www.duqstats.com) as well as streaming video of all Duquesne home games is available at GoDuquesne.com. Gametracker, Stat Broadcast and streaming video are all provided free of charge. DUQUESNE MEDIA RELATIONS STAFF Dave Saba (MBB Contact) • Associate AD/Media Relations Press Row Service Office 412-396-5861 Box scores and play-by-play summarires will be distributed to the media at half- Cell 412-225-5317 time. Final box scores and full statistical booklets will be available in the media e-mail [email protected] room following the game. In addition, both print and electronic media will have access to in-game statistics via electronic devices (a limited number of iPads George Nieman • Asst. Director of Media Relations will be provided to working media). StatBroadcast stats may also be accessed Office 412-396-5376 on personal laptops or portable electronic devices.. Cell 412-580-7330 e-mail [email protected] Media Room The media room is located off the main arena court in the Aloe Suite at the Ryan Gavatorta • Asst. Director of Media Relations • (WBB Contact) southeast corner of the Palumbo Center (off the right side of press row as you Office 412-396-6560 face the court). Game programs, game notes are available 90 minutes prior to Cell 412-418-6569 game time. A pre-game meal will also be served 60 minutes prior to tip-off. Rest e-mail [email protected] rooms are located in the upper concourse or at Gate A. Athletics Website www.GoDuquesne.com University Website www.duq.edu Photographers The NCAA has established a policy to control congestion in the photo areas dur- Mail/Overnight Address Duquesne University - Athletics Media Relations ing basketball games. ONLY PHOTOGRAPHERS ON ASSIGNMENT AND/ A.J. Palumbo Center, Room 124 OR WORKING TELEVISION MEDIA WILL BE GRANTED CREDEN- 600 Forbes Avenue • Pittsburgh, Pa. 15282 TIALS. Camera persons may work along the baseline ONLY - on either end of the court, but not exactly under the basket support. Photographers must be Tickets seated beyond the black dashed line on the baseline at all times. Tickets (Season) 412-232-DUKE (3853)

Post-Game Both head coaches, if requested by multiple media members, and selected play- ers will be brought to the media room following the NCAA-mandated 10-minute STATBROADCAST “cooling off” period at DU home games. THE DUQUESNE LOCKER ROOM Duquesne will once again offer StatBroadcast for live, in-game statisti- IS CLOSED TO MEDIA. On the road, if an interview area is not provided, cal updates. To access the service, please log on to: Duquesne players and coaches will be available outside the locker room. After each game, coach Ferry will meet with the team, then do a brief radio show at courtside, before meeting with the media. http://www.duq.stats.com

197 2015-16 Duquesne Basketball Media Supplement Media Information MEDIA SERVICES AND POLICIES DIRECTIONS TO A.J. PALUMBO CENTER Pittsburgh International Airport is located 19 miles (approximately 30 min.) west of Downtown Pittsburgh and Duquesne University. Allow more time if traveling during morning or evening rush hour. For web mapping purposes use the following as a street address for campus: DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY 600 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15282

From the Airport — WEST From the SOUTH Take I-376 East from the airport exit. Follow signs for Pittsburgh. You will Take I-79 North to Exit 59A (I-376 East) toward Pittsburgh, continue to the enter the downtown area through the Fort Pitt Tunnel/Fort Pitt Bridge. Stay city as described above (from the airport). in the right lane through the tunnel and over the bridge. Veer right at the end of the bridge and follow signs for Monroeville/I-376. Merge into the left lane From the EAST and take Exit #71A (Grant Street). Follow Grant Street to Forbes Avenue and Exit the Pennsylvania Turnpike at Monroeville (Pittsburgh Exit #57) and fol- turn right. Follow Forbes Avenue (0.2 miles) to the Forbes Avenue parking low I-376 West to Exit #71B (Blvd. of the Allies/Liberty Bridge). Stay in right garage (on right). lane. The road will split into a “Y”, keep right. This takes you onto the cam- pus of Duquesne University. On football game days, you must make a right From the NORTH on Stevenson Street, cross Forbes Avenue and make a left on Fifth Avenue. Take I-79 South and veer left to Exit #72 (I-279 South). Follow I-279 to Exit Proceed to Washington Place and make a left (the McAnulty Drive entrance #2A (I-579 South) on right. Take the Veterans Memorial Bridge across the to campus will be directly in front of you. The Forbes Avenue parking garage Allegheny River to the 6th and 7th Avenue Exit. Follow signs to CONSOL is located on the right-hand side of the street (just past the McAnulty entrance Energy Center. At the traffic light when the Marriott City Center is on your to Duquesne). right, make a right onto Washington Place. To get to the Forbes Avenue park- ing garage, make a left at the third light onto Forbes Avenue. The Forbes Av- enue parking garage is located on the right-hand side of the street (just past the http://www.duq.edu/about/campus/map-and-directions McAnulty Drive entrance to Duquesne).

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198 2015-16 Duquesne Basketball Media Supplement Media Information DUQUESNE BASKETBALL MEDIA DIRECTORY PRINT RADIO dukes on the RADIO Associated Press, 11 Stanwix St., Pittsburgh, 970 ESPN (WBGG-AM), 200 Fleet Street, Duquesne University men’s basketball will air live Pa. 15222. 412-281-3747. ap.org. (Will Graves, Fourth Floor, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15220. 412-937- on 1320 WJAS AM in 2015-16. writer). 1441. 970espn.com. (Gregg Henson, program Dukes’ broadcasts will also air on iHeartRadio, director/sports content director/host, Stan the industry leading free digital radio service. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 34 Boulevard of the Savran, David Todd talk show hosts). Ray Goss, who broadcast his first Duquesne Allies, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222. 412-263-1621. post-gazette.com. (Jerry Micco, asst. manag- WDVE-FM (102.5), 200 Fleet St., Pittsburgh, basketball games as a student sports director at ing editor - sports; Donna Eyring, sports editor; Pa. 15220. 412-397-1441. dve.com. (Mike DU in 1957, is beginning his 48th season as the Craig Meyer, beat writer; Gene Collier, Ron Prisuta, sports director). play-by-play “Voice of the Dukes.” Goss, a 1994 Cook, columnists). email: sports@post-gazette. inductee to the Duquesne University Sports Hall com. Meyer email: [email protected]. WXDX-FM (105.9), 200 Fleet St., Pittsburgh, of Fame, has called the action for nearly half of all Pa. 15220. 412-397-1441. Fax: 412-397-0323. DU games ever contested. He has described the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, D.L. Clark 1059thex.com. (Bob McLaughlin producer, Mark action for two NCAA Tournament teams and eight Building, Third Floor, 503 Martindale Street, Madden talk show host). Dukes National Invitation Tournament squads. Pittsburgh, Pa. 15212. 412-321-6460. triblive. Goss is joined by sixth-year color man Jarrett com. (Duke Maas, deputy managing editor/ KDKA-AM (1020), 651 Holiday Dr., Building 5, Durham. Durham, a member of the Duquesne sports; Kevin Smith, sports editor; Joe Rutter, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15220. 412-920-9400. pitts- Sports Hall of Fame, helped Duquesne to a 59-16 asst. sports editor/colleges; Chris Harlan, beat burgh.cbslocal.com. (Jeff Hathhorn, anchor/ record and three consecutive post-season appear- writer; Joe Starkey, Kevin Gorman, Rob Rossi, director/reporter). ances as a player from 1969-71. The Aliquippa, columnists). email: [email protected]. Pa. native was also a successful head coach, Harlan email: [email protected]. 93.7 FM The Fan (KDKA-FM), 651 Holiday leading Robert Morris to three NCAA tourna- Drive, Building 5, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15220. 412- ment appearances in 12 seasons from 1984-85 Duquesne Duke - Student Newspaper, 920-9400. pittsburgh.cbslocal.com. (Jim Graci, Duquesne University, 417 Des Places Language program director; P.J. Kumanchik, executive through 1995-96. Durham, who was inducted to Center, 1320 Stevenson St., Pittsburgh, Pa. producer; Jeff Hathhorn, sports director/anchor; the Robert Morris Athletic Hall of Fame in the 15282. 412-396-6629. theduquesneduke.com. Jim Colony, Eric Hagman, Mike Kearney, Justin fall of 2010 as the school’s all-time winningest (Joe Sykes, sports editor). email: sykesj1@duq. McKim, John Phillips, Rober Suhr anchors; Ron men’s basketball coach, has the distinction of edu. Cook, Tab Douglas, Colin Dunlap, Andrew Fillip- having been part of the NCAA tournament in four poni, Dan Kingeerski, Chris Mack, Josh Miller, decades: as a player at Duquesne in 1969 & 1971, Pittsburgh Sports Report, 40 Lincoln Way, Chris Mueller, Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, Paul as an assistant coach at Robert Morris in 1982 & Suite 301, Irwin, Pa. 15642. 412-469-9770. Zeise, talk show hosts). 1983 and as a head coach at RMU in 1989, 1990 & pittsburghsportsreport.com. (Ellis Cannon, pub- 1992. lisher; Tony DeFazio, managing editor; (various Red Zone Media (audio streaming), 163 E. The 2015-16 season marks Duquesne’s 70th contributing college basketball writers). email: Sandle Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15237. 724-831- on the airwaves. On Jan. 2, 1947, Joe Tucker, the [email protected]. 2053. Fax: 412-318-0483. redzonemedia.com. longtime play-by-play voice of the Pittsburgh (Alex Panormios, president). Steelers, teamed with Rege Cordic to describe TELEVISION a 55-45 Dukes win over Holy Cross live from Duquesne Radio Play-by-Play, Ray Goss, 113 Duquesne Gardens in DU’s first radio broadcast. ROOT Sports Pittsburgh, 323 North Shore Sandro St., Indiana, Pa. 15701. 724-465-2276. In Clear Channel, Duquesne is partnered with Drive, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15212. 412- Fax: 724-465-4218. email: rgoss37@comcast. 316-3800. Fax: 412-316-3800. pittsburgh. net. Pittsburgh’s premier radio group for local sports rootsports.com. (Shawn McClintock, senior vice play-by-play and programming. In addition to president/general manager; Doug Johnson, vice Duquesne Radio Color, Jarrett Durham, 18 the Dukes, Clear Channel carries the Pittsburgh president/executive producer; Roger Lenhart, McKelvey Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15218. 412-242- Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and West Virginia coordinating producer; Stan Savran, Rob King, 1519. email: [email protected]. University football and men’s basketball. Dan Potash, Paul Alexander, Rob Incmikoski Beyond the game, Clear Channel Radio also on air). features a 24/7 sports radio outlet (ESPN 970 – WBGG), players and coaches shows across all KDKA-TV (Ch. 2 Pittsburgh - CBS), 420 Fort stations, and the best in local sports talent: Mark Duquesne Blvd., Suite 100, Pittsburgh, Pa. Madden (WXDX), Mike Prisuta (WDVE) and Stan 15222. 412-575-2215. pittsburgh.cbslocal.com. Savran, David Todd and Adam Crowley (WBGG). (Mike Vukovcan, senior sports producer; Bob Pompeani and Rich Walsh, on air).

WPXI-TV (Ch. 11 Pittsburgh - NBC), 4145 Ev- ATLANTIC 10 ergreen Road, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15214. 412-237- DIGITAL NETWORK 1212. wpxi.com. (Mark Masa, producer; Alby Oxenreiter, Bill Phillips, on air). All non-televised Duquesne home games will be streamed live in HD on the Atlantic 10 WTAE-TV (Ch. 4 Pittsburgh – ABC), 400 Digital Network. To access the free service, Ardmore Boulevard, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15221. 412- go to www.GoDuquesne.com and click All- 244-4659. thepittsburghchannel.com. (Andrew Access. Once on the All-Access page, click Stockey, director/on air, Guy Junker, Ryan live events. Non-televised conference road Recker on air). games will also be part of the digital network (with viewing subscription fees varying by school).

199 2015-16 Duquesne Basketball Media Supplement Media Information 2015-16 AND 2016-17 MEN’S BASKETBALL RULES CHANGES

In June, the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved a package of Restricted-area arc proposals and areas of focus for officials in men’s basketball to improve the The panel also approved the expansion of the restricted-area arc from 3 feet to pace of play, better balance offense with defense and reduce the physicality in 4 feet. This arc would be effective in 2015-16 for Division I and 2016-17 for the sport. Divisions II and III. Moving the arc a foot farther from the basket is part of a The NCAA Men’s Basketball Committee made similar recommendations continued focus on reducing the number of collisions at the basket. before the 2013-14 season, and it felt the changes improved the game. But after Games in the 2015 Postseason NIT were played with the 4-foot arc on an gaining some positive traction, the balance between offense and defense again experimental basis. tilted toward the defense last season. Scoring in Division I men’s basketball When compared to the 2013 NIT, which had the same block/charge stan- dipped to 67.6 points a game last season, which neared historic lows for the dards as the 2015 event (aside from the 4-foot arc), the number of block/charge sport. plays decreased from 2.77 per game to 1.96 per game. The key areas officials will focus on in the upcoming season are: Faking fouls • Perimeter defense, particularly on the dribbler and strictly enforcing direc- During the use of a video review to see if a possible flagrant foul occurred, the tives established before the 2013-14 season. panel approved a rule that would allow officials to penalize players who fake • Physicality in post play. • Screening, particularly moving screens and requiring the screener to be fouls. The NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules Committee felt that players trying to stationary. draw fouls by deception is a growing issue. • Block/charge plays. • Allowing greater freedom of movement for players without the ball. Other changes Other proposals approved by the panel include: Pace of play • Allowing officials to use the monitor to review a potential shot clock violation With an eye on reducing inaction, the panel approved several proposals to on made field goals throughout the entire game. improve the pace of play. The most significant is reducing the shot clock to 30 • Making Class B technical fouls (hanging on the rim and delaying the resump- seconds. The shot clock was last reduced for the 1993-94 season when it went tion of play, for example) one-shot technical fouls. Previously, two shots were from 45 seconds to 35. granted for these types of technical fouls. Teams will also have one fewer team timeout (only three can carry over • Eliminating the five-second closely guarded rule while dribbling the ball. • Removing the prohibition on dunking in pregame warmups and at halftime. instead of four) in the second half. Officials will focus more on resuming play quickly after a timeout and will issue a delay-of-game warning when a team does not comply and a one-shot technical foul on subsequent violations. Experimental rule The panel also approved an experimental rule to allow players six personal The rest of the package designed to improve the pace of play includes: fouls, instead of five, in the 2016 postseason tournaments other than the Divi- sion I Men’s Basketball Championship. • Adjusting the media timeout procedures to allow a timeout called within 30 seconds of a break (at the 16:30 mark) or at any time after the scheduled media NCAA.com - Jun 8, 2015 timeout becomes the media timeout. • Removing the ability for a coach to call timeout when the ball is live. • Allowing a total of only 10 seconds to advance the ball to the front court (with a few exceptions). • Reducing the amount of time allotted to replace a disqualified player from 20 to 15 seconds.

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Media Information The following rules changes were approved by the NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules Committee and the Playing Rules Oversight Panel. They will be incorporated into the rules book for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons. 2015-16 AND 2016-17 MEN’S BASKETBALL RULES CHANGES NOTE: Rules changes that are shaded were adopted by both the Men’s Basketball Rules Committee and the Women’s Basketball Rules Committee.

Rule Change/Rationale 1-8 and Expand the restricted area arc from 3’ to 4’. Court Diagram Rationale: Increase freedom of movement for offensive players by reducing the potential for collisions under the basket. The data and feedback received from the use of a 4’ arc as experimental rule during three postseason tournaments was positive. (Effective Division I: 2015-16; Divisions II and III: 2016-17) 1-12 and Court Where possible, clear a 3-foot wide lane on both sides at the base of the basket stanchion. Diagram Rationale: To provide additional space for players to regain their balance after leaving the court.

1-17.1 To permit certain decals (e.g., institutional and conference websites, twitter handles) to be placed on the top edge of backboard frame.

Rationale: To allow limited promotional opportunities on the edge of the backboard. 1-17.1 To permit an American flag and one conference or NCAA logo in the lower corners on the front of the backboard (not to exceed 5" X 8") for NCAA and conference postseason competition.

Rationale: To permit postseason conference and NCAA tournament branding (and to continue to allow the American flag to be displayed on the backboard.) 1-22.4 A perceptible majority color of the game shorts shall be the color of the neutral zone.

Rationale: The current rule states that “a majority color of the game shorts shall be the color of the neutral zone.” This language is to clarify that it should be2015 readi-ly16 appa andrent 2016 that the-17 m aMen’sjority of Basketballthe game short sRules are the Changescolor of the neutral zone. 1-22.7.a.1.a To add an institutional logo to the items that may appear on the front of the game jersey (neutral zone), in addition to the school name, The followingthe rules school changes nickna wereme or approved mascot. by the NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules Committee and the Playing Rules Oversight Panel. They will be incorporated into the rules book for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons. Rationale: To provide institutions with flexibility in identifying themselves. The logo shall be placed no closer than one inch from the NOTE: Rules changesuniform that are number shaded (Rulewere adopted1-22.7.a.1.c). by both the Men’s Basketball Rules Committee and the Women’s Basketball Rules Committee.

1-22.7.c To delete the restriction on the placement of an institutional logo and conference logo on the game jersey. 1 Rationale: The current rule permits an institutional logo and/or a conference logo to appear on the game jersey; however, both logos may not appear on the same side of the game jersey. Deleting the restriction would permit a conference logo and an institutional logo to appear on the same side of the game jersey (e.g., an institutional logo at the apex of the neckline and the conference logo on the shoulder panel). 1-22.11 Institutional names, mascots or logos are permitted on the game shorts.

Rationale: To permit institutions to place these items on the game shorts, provided that a perceptible majority of the game shorts are the color of the neutral zone. This change will allow for more than one institutional and/or conference logo on the game shorts. 1-23.2 One institutional logo or mascot meeting the restrictions of Rule 1-25.2 may appear on undergarments that appear below the game shorts.

Rationale: The institutional logo is permitted on other articles worn by players (game jersey, game shorts, headbands and wristbands). This change will make the rule consistent. 1-25.2 One institutional logo or mascot meeting the restrictions of Rule 1-25.2 may appear on an arm sleeve, knee sleeve or leg sleeve.

Rationale: The institutional logo is permitted on other articles worn by players (e.g., game jerseys, game shorts, headbands and wristbands). This change would make the rule consistent. 1-26.9 Move 1-26.9 (information about arm sleeves, knee sleeves and lower leg sleeves) from the equipment rule to 1-25 (the logo section).

Rationale: NCAA bylaws do not restrict the size of a manufacturer’s logo on equipment. By removing sleeves from the equipment rule, the size can be regulated (the logo must fit within a four-sided geometrical space that does not exceed 2 ¼ square inches). 2-10.9 Reduce the time permitted to replace a disqualified player from 20 to 15 seconds.

Rationale: To increase the flow of the game. 4-1, 4-17 No longer permit offense to score on a charging foul (e.g., airborne shooter). and 10-1 Penalty Rationale: Reward the defense for an offensive foul. Also, eliminate the controversial call where an official counts the basket and then awards free throws to the defensive team. 2

201 2015-16 Duquesne Basketball Media Supplement 2015-16 and 2016-17 Men’s Basketball Rules Changes Media Information The following rules changes were approved by the NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules Committee and the Playing Rules Oversight Panel. They will be 2015-16 AND incorporated2016-17 into theMEN’S rules book for BASKETBALL the 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons. RULES CHANGES

NOTE: Rules changes that are shaded were adopted by both the Men’s Basketball Rules Committee and the Women’s Basketball Rules Committee.

4-12.1 Permit institutions, conferences and postseason tournaments to allow six fouls on a player before disqualification as an experimental rule.

Rationale: Experiment with a rule to allow players to remain in the game longer. 4-17.4 and Restrict a secondary defender who has established legal guarding position from moving sideways to maintain legal guarding position 4-17.6 on an airborne shooter/passer.

Rationale: Codify a previously approved interpretation of the guarding rules relating to block/charge plays involving an airborne player. 4-17.6.e Make an exception to the guarding rule to allow a defender to be moving forward while airborne as long as he is moving in a direction and A.R. in which he clearly will not make contact with the shooter. 89 Rationale: Correct unfairness by prohibiting a shooter from drawing a defensive foul by jumping sideways into a defender who would otherwise clearly miss the shooter. 4-21.3 and Clarify that an offensive player also has verticality rights and must be given enough space by the defender to allow the offensive 4-38 player to make a normal basketball move.

Rationale: Create more protection for an offensive player by restricting the defense from entering the offensive player’s vertical space.

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5-14.10.a Reduce the number of 30-second timeouts from four to three and permit only two 30-second timeouts to be carried over into the second half.

Rationale: Reduce stoppages in play, increase continuous3 action and aid in reducing end of game stoppages. 9-11 Once the 10-second count begins for the offensive team to cross the division line, the 10-second count shall be reset on all stoppages of the game clock, except when the defense causes the ball to be out of bounds, the offense retains possession after a held ball, or there is a technical foul assessed to the offensive team.

Rationale: To reward the defense and to prevent the offense from gaining an advantage that is not intended by rule. Increase pace of play. 9-12.3 Shorten the shot clock from 35 seconds to 30 seconds.

Rationale: Increase tempo of the game. 9-12.4 During instant replay, allow the officials to use the shot clock, in addition to the horn, to determine if a shot clock violation occurred. and 11- 2.c.2 Rationale: Provide officials with an additional resource to make an accurate decision. 9-15 Eliminate the 5-second closely guarded rule for a player dribbling the ball.

Rationale: Not necessary with reduction in shot clock and eliminate inconsistent officiating for this play. 10-2.1.a No longer penalize the failure to have a proper division line and center circle.

Rationale: There currently is no penalty for failure to have any other court markings. Removing this rule will make the rules book more consistent. 10-3.1 Add “faking being fouled by an opponent” as a Class A technical foul. Such acts include, but are not limited to, flopping or sudden and 11- movement of the head in an attempt to draw a foul. However, such fouls could only be assessed after an official has elected to use 2.1.d instant replay to review whether a flagrant foul has been committed and, in doing so, sees a clear violation of the rule involving faking being fouled.

Rationale: Penalize this unsportsmanlike act, which is becoming more prevalent.

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202 2015-16 Duquesne Basketball Media Supplement 2015-16 and 2016-17 Men’s Basketball Rules Changes Media Information The following rules changes were approved by the NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules Committee and the Playing Rules Oversight Panel. They will be incorporated into the rules book for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons. 2015-16 AND 2016-17 MEN’S BASKETBALL RULES CHANGES NOTE: Rules changes that are shaded were adopted by both the Men’s Basketball Rules Committee and the Women’s Basketball Rules Committee.

10-4 Reduce Class B and Administrative technical foul penalty (e.g. dunking in pregame, replacing a disqualified player within the required time, failure to comply with lineup and roster requirements before the game) to one shot.

Rationale: Reduce delays during the game, encourage continuous action and encourage enforcement of the rules which would facilitate these goals.

10-4.1.e Delete the prohibition against pre-game and half-time dunking.

Rationale: Current restriction no longer needed with today’s equipment. 11-2.1.d.1 Permit instant replay after a call has been made to determine if any flagrant foul has been committed and not just a Flagrant 2 foul.

Rationale: Conform the written rule to current officiating practice. 11-2.1.e Permit instant replay during the entire game to determine if a shot clock violation occurred for failing to release the ball prior to the sounding of the shot clock horn. These reviews may only occur on successful tries for goal.

Rationale: To improve fairness in the enforcement of this violation and in the awarding of points. 11-2.1.e During all instant replays in the last two minutes of the second period and the last two minutes of each extra period(s), and 5-14.1 substitutions or timeouts shall not be permitted until the results of the review have been reported to both coaches.

Rationale: Allow officials to determine the outcome of the review before allowing coaches to make substitutions or call timeouts. This will also eliminate a situation that may occur if the call is reversed and a player who was substituted for may not return to the game. Appendix Allow a defensive player to use a forearm to apply equal pressure on the back of an offensive post player per Rule 4-28. III, Section 4.g Rationale: Permit certain defensive contact in low post on player with back to basket and provide coaching and officiating guidelines for defending post players. Appendix Add a signal for officials to indicate a shortened time out per rule 5-14.14.b. VIII Rationale: Proper signal is necessary to explain why the timeout is shortened.

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