Back to home page


Rules of the Game Presented By State Farm®


Duration of Game:Four, 10 minute quarters

Overtime Duration: 5 minutes

Length of Halftime: 15 minutes

Duration Between First-Second and Third-Fourth Periods: 2 minutes

Court Length: 91 feet, 10 inches x 49 feet, 2.5 inches

Size of Lane: 19 feet, 8.2 inches x 19 feet, 0.3 inches

Three-Point FG Distance: 20 feet, 6.1 inches

Shot Clock: 24 seconds

Shot Clock Reset: FG attempt hits rim

Back Court Violation: 8 seconds

Game Clock Stops after Successful FG: Last two minutes of 4th period

Player Foul Limit: 5

Bonus Free Throw: 5th foul per period (two FTs)

Number of Players Permitted On Free Throw Lane: 5 (three defensive, two offensive)

Jump Ball: Teams alternate possession after opening tip-off

Closely Guarded For Five Seconds: Yes, while holding the ball

Timeouts - Non-TV Game: Two 60-second in the 1st and 2nd quarters, three 60-second in the 3rd and 4th quarters

Timeouts - TV Game: Up to one additional TV timeout is permissible per quarter. Teams get two 60-second in the 1st and 2nd quarters, 3 60-second in the 3rd and 4th quarters

Timeouts - Overtime: 1 additional 60-second

Timeouts Called By: Coach

Number of Referees: Two (three can be used in competitions if the Zone or host federation wish to)

Size of Basketball: Maximum Circumference 737mm (29 inches); Maximum Weight 567g/20 ounces, Minimum 510g/17.99 ounces

Legal Jersey Numbers: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

International Court Diagram (PDF) // Official Equipment // Official FIBA Rules


Next Event:
Apr 10, TBD (ET)
Nike Hoop Summit
Portland, Oregon

   


Next Event:
Jul 16, TBD (ET)
FIBA U17 World Championship
France

   

Visit the USA Basketball store

Click for video
Click for video

 
 
 
© USA Basketball, Inc.
All Rights Reserved