While there are not many rule changes for the upcoming season, the NFHS Basketball Rules Committee did pass a significant change designed to assist administrators and officials in determining the outcome of games during state high school basketball championships.
End-of-game replay in state championship series contests (2-2-1 Note New). A state association may now permit game or replay officials to utilize available replay equipment to determine the outcome of a state championship series game. When a try for goal occurs at the expiration of time in the fourth quarter or any overtime period (00:00 on the game clock), replay equipment may be used to determine if they try should be counted, and, if so, if it was a two or three point field goal. State associations will be able to implement their own procedures to determine if the equipment will be used, at what tournament round(s) and by whom. That could include a review by a table replay official or a review by the on-court officials. The replay should only be utilized when the outcome of the game is affected by the play. State administrators are also permitted to use this same technology, if available and desired, to assist in making the correct call when the outcome of the game hangs in the balance and a team has no further opportunities to overcome a critical error.
Red/LED light permitted to end quarter/extra period. When a red light behind the backboard is present, it is permitted to signal the expiration of time in the quarter or extra period. If no red/LED is present, the audible timer’s signal will continue to signal the expiration of time. The change permits equipment currently found in some facilities to be utilized rather than ignored. All other end-of-period rules remain intact.
