BASKETBALL

Preface
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.
The NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules have been designated as either
administrative rules or conduct rules. Typically, administrative rules are those
dealing with preparation for the contest. The conduct rules are those that
deal directly with the playing of the contest. Some administrative rules (as
indicated) may be altered by mutual consent of the competing institutions.
Others (as indicated) are unalterable. No conduct rule may be changed by
mutual consent. All NCAA member institutions are required to conduct their
intercollegiate contests according to these rules.
In the Men’s Basketball Rules, the administrative rules that may be altered
by mutual consent of the competing institutions are Rule 1, Sections 2, 3 and
20. The administrative rules that may not be altered are Rule 1, Sections 4
through 7, 15, 16 and 18; Rule 2, Section 1; and the free-throw lane diagram.
All of the other rules are conduct rules and may not be altered.
The rules are divided into articles for ease of reference. Equipment/
apparel rules that are of concern primarily to manufacturers are contained in the
rules supplements that follow this section. All court measurements are included
on the expanded court diagram.
Those desiring interpretations of rules or play situations are asked to send questions via
email.
Art Hyland, Men’s Secretary-Rules Editor: Box 538, 10 Magnolia Avenue, West
Hyannisport, Massachusetts 02672; art.hyland@comcast.net.
Note: Officials may find updates and interpretations on the World Wide Web at:
www.ncaambb.arbitersports.com
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