May 21, 2026 • 12:12 AM ET
Clock adjustments addressed in basketball rules changes, aim to support officials
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- •In the final 59.9 seconds of each quarter or overtime, when the ball is legally touched inbounds after a throw-in, a minimum of three-tenths of a second must expire.
- •If the game clock is not started or stopped properly, officials may use a silent count as definitive knowledge to correct the clock.
- •NFHS says the clock-related changes are designed to give officials clearer guidance and create more consistent administration of late-period timing scenarios.
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