MEN’S BASKETBALL 2013-14 AND 2014-15 RULES 89486 Rule Book Covers.indd 1 5/17/13 9:26 AM Sportsmanship is a core value of the NCAA. The NCAA Committee on Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct has identified respect and integrity as two critical elements of sportsmanship and launched an awareness and action campaign at the NCAA Convention in January 2009. Athletics administrators may download materi- als and view best practices at the website below: www.NCAA.org, then click on “Student-Athlete Programs,” then “Sportsmanship” and select the “Resources/Best Practices” tab. 1-BasketballRules.indd 1 8/5/2013 9:15:00 AM 1-BasketballRules.indd 2 8/5/2013 9:15:01 AM 2014 & 2015 NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL RULES Sportsmanship The primary goal of the rules is to maximize the safety and enjoyment of the student-athlete. Sportsmanship is a key part of that goal. Sportsmanship should be a core value in behavior of players and bench personnel, in crowd control by game management and in the officials’ proper enforcement of the rules governing related actions. NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 1-BasketballRules.indd 1 8/5/2013 9:15:01 AM [ISSN 1042-3877] THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION P.O. BOX 6222 INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46206-6222 317/917-6222 WWW.NCAA.ORG AUGUST 2013 Manuscript Prepared By: Art Hyland, Secretary-Rules Editor, NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules Committee Edited By: Ty Halpin, Associate Director of Playing Rules Administration. NCAA, NCAA logo and NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION are registered marks of the Association and use in any manner is prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the Association. COPYRIGHT, 1974, BY THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION REPPRINTED: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1-BasketballRules.indd 2 8/5/2013 9:15:01 AM Contents NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules Committee .............................................................4 Men’s Rules Changes for 2014 & 2015 �������������������������������������������������������������������4 Major Officiating Concerns ......................................................................................7 Significant Editorial Changes ...................................................................................8 Sportsmanship Statement ........................................................................................13 Preface .....................................................................................................................13 Rules Supplements ..................................................................................................14 Court and Equipment ...........................................................................................14 Important Information for Manufacturers of New Equipment/Apparel ...........15 Court Diagram .....................................................................................................17 3-Foot Restricted Area Arc Diagram ..................................................................18 Official NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules Rule 1—Court and Equipment ���������������������������������������������������������������������������19 Backboard Diagram ..............................................................................21 Shot-Clock Diagram ............................................................................26 Uniform Diagram .................................................................................28 Rule 2—Officials and Their Duties ....................................................................32 Rule 3—Players, Substitutes and Player Equipment .........................................40 Rule 4—Definitions ............................................................................................44 Rule 5—Scoring and Timing Regulations .........................................................56 Rule 6—Live Ball and Dead Ball .......................................................................66 Rule 7—Out of Bounds and the Throw-in .........................................................69 Rule 8—Free Throw �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������74 Rule 9—Violations and Penalties .......................................................................78 Rule 10—Fouls and Penalties .............................................................................87 Rule 11—Instant Replay ................................................................................... 98 Appendixes Appendix I Fight-Reporting Procedures ..................................................102 Appendix II NCAA Tobacco Policy ..........................................................103 Appendix III Officiating Guidelines ...........................................................104 Coach and Bench Decorum ..............................................104 Screening ...........................................................................105 Post Play ............................................................................105 Hand-Checking .................................................................106 Appendix IV Foul/Penalty Chart .................................................................107 Appendix V Major Rules Differences ....................................................... 111 Appendix VI Timeout Comparison Chart ...................................................115 Appendix VII Concussions ...........................................................................118 Appendix VIII Official Men’s Basketball Signals ........................................120 Index ..................................................................................................................131 3 1-BasketballRules.indd 3 8/5/2013 9:15:01 AM NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules Committee Those seeking interpretations of rules or play situations are asked to send ques- tions via email to: Art Hyland, Men’s Basketball Secretary-Rules Editor [email protected] Term expires: 5-10-14 Changes for 2014 and 2015 Each changed or altered segment is identified in the rules text by a blue shaded background. Backboard Signage. (Rule 1-13.5). Neon, electric, LED or artificially lit signage shall be permitted on the horizontal stanchion booms; however, it shall not be permitted on the vertical backboard stanchion arms. The permitted signage must conform to the restrictions in 1-13.5. Court Finish. (Rule 1-17.6). The playing court must be completely finished in a manner that is similar throughout, including the 3-foot area outside each sideline and 6-foot area outside each end line. It is the responsibility of the host game management to ensure that the court is of a consistent finish, including any logos or decals that are legally allowed on the floor. Uniforms- No advertising. (Rule 1-22.7.a.2). Commercial advertising is not permitted on uniforms. Uniforms- Names. (Rule 1-22.7.f). Other names intended to celebrate or memorialize persons, events, or other worthy causes are permitted only in the back neutral zone. Uniforms- Full length tights. (Rule 1-23.2). Undergarments may extend below the game pants and shall be of the same color as that of the game pants, black, white or beige. The same color must be worn by teammates. Uniforms- Arm/knee/lower leg sleeves. (Rule 1-26.9). The use of an arm sleeve, knee sleeve or lower leg sleeve is permissible without medical verification. These sleeves must be of a solid color. The arm sleeve may be black, white, beige or any color contained in the jersey and the same color must be worn by teammates. 4 1-BasketballRules.indd 4 8/5/2013 9:15:01 AM MEN’S CHANGES FOR 2014 AND 2015 5 The sleeves on the leg (knee or lower leg) may be black, white, beige or the color of the game shorts and the same color must be worn by teammates. Official’s Uniform. (Rule 2-1.2). The officials’ uniform shall be a black and white striped shirt that may have a 3-inch-wide black insert, and black pants. No variation in the color or style of this uniform is permitted. A national flag is permitted on the sleeve. Patches are not permitted with the exception of the NCAA patch to be worn during the NCAA tournament. One manufacturer’s logo is permitted but must not exceed 2 1⁄4 square inches. Officials’ Jurisdiction. (Rule 2-4.1 and .2). The officials shall have the power to make decisions for infractions of the rules committed either within or outside the boundary lines from 20 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the game through the referee’s approval of the final score. At least one official shall arrive on the floor 20 minutes before the start of the game. Official’s Duties- 10-second back court count. (Rule 2-7.9). There will be no visible count on a 10-second back court violation unless there is no shot clock available. Officials will use the shot clock to count for a 10-second back court violation, except when the shot clock has been turned off at the end of each period. Duties of Scorer- Game with instant replay (Rule 2-9.17). The scorer will record the time on the game clock when the official signals that an instant replay review for a correctable error of counting a two- or three- point goal is required. Duties of Shot Clock Operator- Shot clock reset. (Rule 2-11.6.b.3). The shot clock operator will stop the timing device and