The NCAA Playing Rules Panel has voted that games be played in four, 10-minute quarters instead of two 20-minute halves. There are other rule changes, as well:
Advancing the ball
The panel approved a rule that allows teams to advance the ball to the frontcourt following a timeout immediately after a made basket in the last 59.9 seconds of the fourth quarter and any overtime periods.
Teams also will be allowed to advance the ball to the frontcourt after securing the ball from a rebound or a change of possession. In these scenarios, the ball would be inbounded at the 28-foot mark on the side of the court where the scorer’s table is located.
The committee made the initial recommendation because it felt this change would add more excitement to offensive possessions at the ends of games because teams would no longer be required to travel the length of the court after inbounding the ball.
10-second backcourt exceptions
NCAA women’s basketball implemented the 10-second backcourt rule during the 2013-14 season.
For the upcoming season, a team will not be subject to the 10-second backcourt count when a throw-in results from the following:
• The ball is deflected out of bounds by the defense.
• There is a held ball, and the possession arrow favors the offensive team.
• A technical foul is called on the offensive team while the ball is in its backcourt.
Post defense
The panel approved a new rule that allows defenders to place a forearm or an open hand with a bend in the elbow on an offensive post player with the ball whose back is to the basket.
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