Case Book Court & Equipment

Question 1

Prior to the game. One of the teams leaves the court. May the other team warm up at both baskets until the team returns.

Answer 1

NO
Teams may only warm up at the end farthest from the bench prior to the first period.
Rule 1-1.2

Question 2

AR 2

Visiting team captain notices that their pre game warm up balls are of a different type than the official game ball.

Answer 2

Official shall inform team A game management that team B shall be allowed to warm up with the same type of ball that will be used in the game.
Rule 1-16.10

Question 3

During a time out the game clock displays the time remaining in a timeout or promotional activity
Is this legal

Answer 3

No in both instances this is not permitted. The game clock may only display the time remaining in the period.
Rules 1-18.1 1-19.1 2-10.8

Question 4

A game is being played in an arena with a game clock being displayed on the shot clock located above the basket as well as in another location in the arena.
What clock is the official game clock.

Answer 4

The game clock shall be the official visible timepiece on which the time remaining in a period shall be displayed and shall show a tenths of a second display when less than a minute remains in a period. The referee per rule 2-5.2 shall designate the official game clock. However when there is a game clock display located on the shot clock. It shall be the official game clock.

Question 5

AR 5

Is it permitted for the shot clock to display tenths of a second.

Answer 5

NO
The only clock that is permitted to display tenths of a second is the game clock.
Rules 1-19 and 1-18.2

Question 6

AR 6
During the pregame inspection of the shot clock. It is determined that the shot clock cannot be reset to 20 seconds during live play as required by Rule 2-11.6.d

Answer 6

Officials shall assess the home team with an administrative technical foul. Opponents get two free throws and play resumes with a jump ball. Does not count towards team fouls. Shot clock will not be used. Digital timing device will be used.
Rules 1-19 and 10-12.2.a.2

Question 7

AR8
The visiting team is advised its team bench is located farther from division line than the home team or on the opposite end line from the home teams bench.

Answer 7

The game shall be played with benches as located by home team management
The referee has no authority to move benches unless for player safety.
Rule 1-21.2

Question 8

AR 9

Contesting teams have uniforms of the same color.

Answer 8

When possible each team shall have two uniforms. One light one dark. Light color for home teams. Dark for away. Role may be changed with mutual agreement. The team that violates this rule shall change. When there is doubt the officials will require the home team to change.
Rule 1-22.4

Question 9

AR 10
Team A is wearing a patch that is not a national flag, an institutional or conference logo mascot or a commemorative memorial patch. The patch is located in the area between the base of the front neckline and the shoulder seem of the jersey. Is this legal.

Answer 9

NO
Only a national flag, an institutional or conference official logo or mascot and or a commemorative memorial patch meeting all other rule requirements shall be located in this area. When a national flag is used it can only be located in this area on the left side of the game jersey.
Rules 1-22.7.c and .d

Question 10

AR 11
An official tells A1 to tuck in their game jersey and then issues a warning to the coach of Team A. Later in the game A2 is fouled. Before giving A2 disposal of the ball for the FT, the official notices that A2 game jersey is untucked.

Answer 10

A2 shall be permitted to attempt the free throws. When the FT are successful they shall be instructed to leave the game. When FT are not successful and they do not rectify the jersey violation before the next dead ball they will be instructed to leave the game.
Rule 1-22.10 Note

Question 11

AR 12
Team A is wearing white uniforms as defined by the color of the jersey’s neutral zone. A1 and A2 are wearing white undershirts with black stitching which is clearly visible

Answer 11

Rule 1-23.1 states that any undershirt worn be a color similar to that of the game jersey as defined by the neutral zone. As color is in the singular, the intent of the rule is that there may be no additional colors on the undershirt.

Question 12

AR 13

May a player remain in the game when they are wearing an illegal undershirt or undergarment.

Answer 12

NO
Similar to the rule regarding jewelry, illegal undershirts or undergarments shall not be worn. A long sleeved undershirt that is not a compression tight fitting shirt is considered to be an illegal undershirt. The player shall leave the game and remove the illegal apparel, however no technical foul shall be assessed.
Rules 1-23.1 and .2

Question 13

AR 14

A1 is wearing tights that extend below the game shorts. The left leg is longer than the right leg.

Answer 13

ILLEGAL
Similar to an undershirt both legs must be the same length. A1 may not participate until they are properly attired.
Rule 1-23.2

Question 14

AR 15

What constitutes a color contained in the game jersey.

Answer 14

A color which is contained in the fabric which comprises the team’s game jersey (neutral zone and areas outside the neutral zone such as side panels and trim) would be permissible color for any head/wrist bands, arm sleeves, knee leg sleeves, and or tights. Colors contained in any logo, number or name may not be used for this purpose.
Rules 1-23.2, 1-24.1.b and 1-24.4

Question 15

AR 16
Substitute A6 attempts to enter the playing court with a headband or wristband that is not any color contained in the game jersey. Black white or beige.

Answer 15

Substitute A6 shall not be permitted to enter the game before either wearing the appropriate headband or wristband or removing the illegal ones.
Rule 1-24

Question 16

AR 17
What is the difference between a head band and a hair control device that goes entirely around the head compared to a hair control device that only goes around hair.

Answer 16

A headband or hair control device that goes entirely around the head is subject to the color restrictions in Rule 1-24.1.b
A hair control device that only goes around hair, such as but not limited to a rubber or colored elastic band, scrunchie or pre wrap is not subject to any color restrictions
Rule 1-24

Question 17

AR 18
Before the start of the game the officials notice that A1 is wearing white knee pads, A3 is wearing a black knee sleeve and A5 is wearing a blue knee brace.

Answer 17

Knee leg sleeves may be white, black, beige or any color contained in the game jersey and teammates are to wear the same color. This rule applies to anything that is worn on the leg except a knee brace. Typically a knee brace contains hinges and or straps and or an opening over the knee cap, or raised material within the brace intended to support the joint. Knee braces by this general definition do not have to comply with this color rule. However any other sleeve like apparel (covers part of the leg) worn on the knee /leg does have to comply with this color rule and teammates not wearing knee braces must wear the same color. The sleeve worn under the knee brace can be either the same color as the knee brace or the same color of the knee leg sleeves worn by teammates.

Question 18

AR 19

A1 is wearing pre wrap which has been rolled up and is tied just underneath their knee cap to stabilize the knee.

Answer 18

When pre wrap is worn in this fashion it serves as a brace to keep the knee cap in place, the same way a commercially produced patellar tendon strap is worn. So it can be any color and not match the color of knee leg sleeves worn by teammates.
Rule 1-26.2

Question 19

AR 11
An official tells A1 to tuck in their game jersey and then issues a warning to the coach of Team A. Later in the game A2 is fouled. Before giving A2 disposal of the ball for the FT, the official notices that A2 game jersey is untucked.

Answer 19

A2 shall be permitted to attempt the free throws. When the FT are successful they shall be instructed to leave the game. When FT are not successful and they do not rectify the jersey violation before the next dead ball they will be instructed to leave the game.
Rule 1-22.10 Note

Question 20

AR 12
Team A is wearing white uniforms as defined by the color of the jersey’s neutral zone. A1 and A2 are wearing white undershirts with black stitching which is clearly visible

Answer 20

Rule 1-23.1 states that any undershirt worn be a color similar to that of the game jersey as defined by the neutral zone. As color is in the singular, the intent of the rule is that there may be no additional colors on the undershirt.

Question 21

AR 13

May a player remain in the game when they are wearing an illegal undershirt or undergarment.

Answer 21

NO
Similar to the rule regarding jewelry, illegal undershirts or undergarments shall not be worn. A long sleeved undershirt that is not a compression tight fitting shirt is considered to be an illegal undershirt. The player shall leave the game and remove the illegal apparel, however no technical foul shall be assessed.
Rules 1-23.1 and .2

Question 22

AR 18
Before the start of the game the officials notice that A1 is wearing white knee pads, A3 is wearing a black knee sleeve and A5 is wearing a blue knee brace.

Answer 22

Knee leg sleeves may be white, black, beige or any color contained in the game jersey and teammates are to wear the same color. This rule applies to anything that is worn on the leg except a knee brace. Typically a knee brace contains hinges and or straps and or an opening over the knee cap, or raised material within the brace intended to support the joint. Knee braces by this general definition do not have to comply with this color rule. However any other sleeve like apparel (covers part of the leg) worn on the knee /leg does have to comply with this color rule and teammates not wearing knee braces must wear the same color. The sleeve worn under the knee brace can be either the same color as the knee brace or the same color of the knee leg sleeves worn by teammates.

Question 23

AR 17
What is the difference between a head band and a hair control device that goes entirely around the head compared to a hair control device that only goes around hair.

Answer 23

A headband or hair control device that goes entirely around the head is subject to the color restrictions in Rule 1-24.1.b
A hair control device that only goes around hair, such as but not limited to a rubber or colored elastic band, scrunchie or pre wrap is not subject to any color restrictions
Rule 1-24

Question 24

AR 16
Substitute A6 attempts to enter the playing court with a headband or wristband that is not any color contained in the game jersey. Black white or beige.

Answer 24

Substitute A6 shall not be permitted to enter the game before either wearing the appropriate headband or wristband or removing the illegal ones.
Rule 1-24

Question 25

AR 15

What constitutes a color contained in the game jersey.

Answer 25

A color which is contained in the fabric which comprises the team’s game jersey (neutral zone and areas outside the neutral zone such as side panels and trim) would be permissible color for any head/wrist bands, arm sleeves, knee leg sleeves, and or tights. Colors contained in any logo, number or name may not be used for this purpose.
Rules 1-23.2, 1-24.1.b and 1-24.4

Question 26

AR 14

A1 is wearing tights that extend below the game shorts. The left leg is longer than the right leg.

Answer 26

ILLEGAL
Similar to an undershirt both legs must be the same length. A1 may not participate until they are properly attired.
Rule 1-23.2

Question 27

AR 19

A1 is wearing pre wrap which has been rolled up and is tied just underneath their knee cap to stabilize the knee.

Answer 27

When pre wrap is worn in this fashion it serves as a brace to keep the knee cap in place, the same way a commercially produced patellar tendon strap is worn. So it can be any color and not match the color of knee leg sleeves worn by teammates.
Rule 1-26.2

Question 28

AR 20

Substitute A6 attempts to enter the playing court wearing jewelry and illegal headpiece, head gear, or hat.

Answer 28

Sub A6 shall not be permitted to enter before removing the jewelry, illegal headpiece, head gear, or hat. A6 cannot buy their way into the game and the right to wear the illegal jewelry or head gear or hat by being charged with a technical foul.
Rule 1-26.7

Question 29

AR 21

Player A5 is found to be wearing jewelry.

Answer 29

At the first dead ball, A5 shall be required to remove the jewelry immediately or be required to leave the game and not return until after removing the jewelry. A5 cannot buy the right to wear the jewelry by being charged with a technical foul.
Rule 1-26.7

Question 30

AR 22

A1 is using a plastic stem to prevent a narrow piercing hole from closing. Is this permitted.

Answer 30

Yes
Clear pliable piercing retainers used by players to prevent closure are legal provided it is determined by the referee that they are not dangerous to other players.
Rules 1-26.7, 1-26.1 and 2-5.1

Question 31

AR 23
A1 uses an ointment, salve, gloves, or any other similar substance or material to increase their ability to grip or control the ball.

Answer 31

ILLEGAL
As a player is prohibited from using any equipment or substance which provides the player with an unfair advantage
Rule 1-26.8

Question 32

AR 24

A (1) player, (2) team member or (3) head coach is wearing a microphone to provide audio sounds from the game.

Answer 32

In 1 and 2 this is prohibited. In 3 a head coach may wear a microphone in order to provide a media entity with the coach’s comments, however the head coach may not wear an earwig or other device that permits the coach to receive audio transmissions from outside the bench area
Rule 1-26.9