30 Second Shot Clock is coming

[ChongoChingi]

https://mobile.twitter.com/SethDavisHoops/status/599270943987380224

II would think this would benefit OU with the tempo they like to run and the defense they can play.

 

[WaymanFan]

Finally! The NCAA is always behind the times...didn't even have a shot clock until 1985...about the same time they allowed 3-point shots. The game will only get better by making teams draw up a play a bit quicker.

 

[skyvue]

There are many, many skeptics among those replying to Davis -- not as to whether the 30-second shot clock will happen, but whether it'll lead to a better brand of basketball.

 

[usedtobe1]

There are many, many skeptics among those replying to Davis -- not as to whether the 30-second shot clock will happen, but whether it'll lead to a better brand of basketball.

It has been voted on by the rules committee and is being sent as a proposal to the Rules Oversight Committee….. which is a rubber stamp. You're right that it got a lot of debate within the committee. They're also reducing the number of timeouts from 5 to 4 and trying to cut down on the amount of time to resume play when a player fouls out or after timeouts in an effort to speed up the game.

30 second clock

 

[WTSooner]

There are many, many skeptics among those replying to Davis -- not as to whether the 30-second shot clock will happen, but whether it'll lead to a better brand of basketball.

I'm one of those skeptics.

The NBA can get away with it b/c they have the best players on the planet. The upper level college teams will most likely do fine as well. But when you drop down to teams (arbitrary number here) outside the top 100, lets say, I think you'll be asking less talented players to speak things up.

Raw scoring will probably increase. As will turnover rate. And I imagine at the end of the day, you'll see less "efficient" offense.

I'd rather they keep the shot clock the same, decrease timeouts by 1 or 2, and I think I'd be for expanding the arc under the hoop. Three point line is fine where it is. Lane size/shape is probably fine as well.

 

[WTSooner]

I think the other thing this is going to do is place an importance on ball handlers, and smaller lineups. Teams aren't going to have time to force the ball into their pg's hands, let everybody get set up, and run plays/offense. PG's and SG's (or combos) that can create on their own, outside the set offense are going to be at a premium. And having multiple back to the basket post guys will go away too. Bet we see a lot more stretch 4's.

 

[usedtobe1]

My opinion is if the women can play with a 30 second clock, so can the men. The NBA has 24 seconds. The women have had the rule since 1970. I think the women now have a 10 second rule to get the ball over half court….. another rule change.

Personally I like the changes. I'm old enough to remember Dean Smith's 4-corner offense at North Carolina ….. it was like watching paint dry.

 

[WTSooner]

My opinion is if the women can play with a 30 second clock, so can the men. The NBA has 24 seconds. The women have had the rule since 1970. I think the women now have a 10 second rule to get the ball over half court….. another rule change.

Just my personal opinion, but I can't watch the women's game b/c I think it's a sloppy mess. Not all of that is b/c of the shot clock, but surely some of it is.

 

[skyvue]

Personally I like the changes. I'm old enough to remember Dean Smith's 4-corner offense at North Carolina ….. it was like watching paint dry.

I am, too, but that time's long gone; that problem was addressed a long time ago.

I don't think this change will bring a big improvement to the game, personally. I don't know that it'll be problematic, either, but I don't think it's anything to get excited about.

I don't watch the NBA very much, but when I do, I'm often surprised when an announcer says, "Five seconds to shoot," and I'm thinking, geez, that was fast. Frankly, I prefer the pace of the college game to that.

 

[ChongoChingi]

I am, too, but that time's long gone; that problem was addressed a long time ago.

I don't think this change will bring a big improvement to the game, personally. I don't know that it'll be problematic, either, but I don't think it's anything to get excited about.

I don't watch the NBA very much, but when I do, I'm often surprised when an announcer says, "Five seconds to shoot," and I'm thinking, geez, that was fast. Frankly, I prefer the pace of the college game to that.

I like the pace of college ball too. There are things that could help with the down time in the game. Less timeouts and shorten foul out time. Don't let the team's huddle up during reviews.

I think if anything, shortening the shot clock, will be a benefit to OU but I'd rather it not be changed. To me college basketball is real basketball and the NBA is the WWE of basketball so I'd rather not see anything that moves college closer to NBA.

 

[OUradu]

I like the removal of the closely guarded count on the dribbler. These officials need less things to have to think about.

 

[usedtobe1]

Here are some of the additional rule changes coming with the 30 second clock:

1. Expanding the no-charge arc under the basket from 3 feet to 4 feet just like the NBA.

I'm ambivalent on this one but it's OK.

2. Reducing the under of timeouts from 5 to 4 with a max of 3 carrying over to the 2nd half.

3. When a team calls a strategic timeout within 30 seconds of a typical media timeout – the 16-, 12-, 8- and 4-minutes marks of each half – that will replace the media stoppage.

I like it. Eliminates redundant TO's.

4. The committee wants officials to be more emphatic about resuming play when the second buzzer has sounded to indicate the timeout window has expired.

5. The 2016 NIT Tournament will also feature an experimental rules change, allowing players six personal fouls instead of the five.

Interesting.

Among the less impactful (but still logical) changes that are proposed:

1. Eliminating the prohibition against dunking in warm-ups.

Yea. As a HS official we opened the door and blew our whistle loudly and waited 2-3 seconds before coming on the court as a warning to quit dunking.....

2. When officials review a potential flagrant foul, any faking by the allegedly fouled player will be penalized.

I wonder what the penalty might be? The NBA fines the player.

3. Minor technical fouls, such as hanging on the rim, will be penalized by one free throw.

Good.

4. Elimination of the five-second closely guarded rule.

Good. Don't need it with the 30 second clock.

5. Allowing officials to use reviews to check if the shot clock has been violated.

Sure would have helped OU up at K-State last year. Cost us 3 points.

6. Removing the ability of coaches to call timeouts when the ball is in play.

Interesting. I guess only players on the court can call a timeout. I know as a ref your focus was on the play going on the court and sometimes you wouldn't hear the coaches.... Just like you tune out the crowd. Puts the burden on the coach to get one of his player's attention.

 

[reflector]

I think this rule change will help the college game.