NCAA Men’s Basketball Rule Change For The Year 2007-2008

There has been an extensive debate on certain changes

for the rules of the National Collegiate Athletic

Association (NCAA) Basketball men’s division. There

are studies on how much adjustments will be made

regarding the three-point line. It was discussed and

is approved by governing bodies that will be effective

by the year 2008-2009. Not only that, there are also

requirements and certain traditions that will be

changed and is anticipated to be replaced by newer

versions and sets of rules.



For those who are curious regarding the newly adapted

three-point line marks, there would be no change in

the width of the lane because the committee considered

the wide extent they have to reach and the schools

across the country that has to re-mark their line

conjunction. This would eventually be considered but

would take several years to put into regulation.



For the new three-point line being asserted as a true

arc, the answer is a definite yes. It would measure

for about 20ft, 9inches starting from the center of

the basket. Do not fret though, because the idea of

allowing an arc measuring a foot was dismissed. The

committee acknowledged how expensive it would take for

schools all across the country to introduce such a

change.



No changes made for the free-throw lane but alignment

of the players whenever a free-throw is served will be

adapted at the 2008 NCAA season. The one who plays

defense will now be positioned, instead of below,

above the block. Markings on the court within the lane

will not be moved.



One very important matter that the committee

reiterated is the value of sportsmanship. These rules

were made for compulsory purposes to impose to the

whole crowd including all people involved in the game.

Without sportsmanship as their main goal, the game

will go berserk. Rules are made to be able to maximize

the safety, enjoyment and potential of the athlete and

student without getting hurt. This is also emphasized

t the personnel, crowd and officials. Enforcement of

these rules is a must.



Further adjustments regarding student-athlete uniforms

were also marked. The committee became concerned on

the legality of the uniforms last 2006-2007 season.

They commented that uniforms serve as protection for

the integrity of the player and not as a billboard

wherein all you can see are the advertisements patch

onto it. You can hardly see the player’s number.

Instead of making it complicated, the committee made

adjustments for the benefit of both the manufacturers

and institutions.



Discussing uniforms, if the team uses a back panel

along the shoulder, its maximum extent should not be

more than 3 inches that may be horizontal or arched.

This will not affect the number’s visibility without

compromising the creativity in the design.



Patches made in the uniforms must only be a kept

within the maximum size of 2 ¼ sq inches. Placement of

single patches whether commemorative, conference or

institutional can be worn at the apex of the back in

their jersey.



Regarding hair control devices, anything that is put

on the head, either headbands or control devices must

have a single color, solid in particular, that would

be not more than 2 inches in width. Hard items are

prohibited.



These are only some of those are needed some

attending. To know more about the different rules and

regulations implemented and changed, refer to the NCAA

committee actions for 2007-2008.