College basketball is improving the pace and overall flow of the men’s game as part of its initiatives for the 2025-26 season. To this end, it has introduced several significant rule changes.
On Tuesday, the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel introduced several adjustments aimed at improving the pace of men’s college basketball games. The changes include a new coach’s challenge and continuous motion rules.
“Under the coach’s challenge rule, teams must have a timeout to request an instant replay review challenge. If the instant replay review challenge is successful, teams will be allowed to have one additional video review challenge for the rest of the game, including overtime. If the first video review challenge is unsuccessful, the team loses the ability to challenge the rest of the game,” via NCAA.
NEW: The NCAA has approved multiple major rule changes in men's college basketball🏀
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Changes include allowing challenges to review out-of-bounds calls & goaltending or basket interference, as well as modifications to the rule on continuous motion on shot attempts.… pic.twitter.com/lDjBdE5HNL
Coaches now have the ability to challenge out-of-bounds, goaltending, or restricted arc calls at any time with a timeout. Additionally, there will be a focus on faster review processes, minimised delay tactics, improved game flow, and reduced physicality following fouls.
Other Rule Changes In College Basketball
The changes in college basketball will significantly impact the game’s dynamics by reducing interruptions and increasing excitement for both fans and players. Additionally, the NCAA plans to implement further changes for the 2025-26 season to further improve the flow of men’s basketball.
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“Officials will have the option to call a Flagrant 1 foul when a player is contacted to the groin. A Flagrant 1 foul results in two free throws for the offended team and possession of the ball. Previously, officials could only call a common foul or deem it a Flagrant 2 foul, in which the player receives an ejection, and the offended team receives two free throws and possession of the ball.” Via NCAA.
The NCAA has clarified that utilising the rim to gain an advantage will now result in a basket interference violation. Furthermore, in the scenario where one shot clock fails, the other will keep running as usual. This update is thrilling for fans, enhancing the integrity of the game. However, on a much sadder note, the sports community mourns the tragic loss of a former college basketball star who died in a devastating ATV accident.
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