UIL approves shot clock

[AggiesAreWe]

The UIL approved a mandated 35-second shot clock for basketball starting in 2028-29 school year for 6A and 5A, with other classes to adopt it in following years. 6A and 5A schools would have the option to use it in the 2027-28 school year.

 

Not too happy about this but unfortunately it will happen.

Think this is the wrong decision for 3A and below.

[AggiesAreWe]

These seasons are subject to change and the UIL can meet on the subject again

6A/5A - no earlier than August 1, 2028

4A/3A - no earlier than 2030

2A/1A - no earlier than 2032

[bullets13]

I agree that it'll affect the lower classifications a lot. That said, I actually will like it in the higher classifications.

[navydawg31]

Terrible. I dislike this a lot… 

[Tyerman]

I am looking forward to this but hate how long I have to wait for small school level. I understand the cost argument for workers and finding people who do it but I grew up in a state that had it my entire life with no issues. Even at small schools there are solutions and ways that it can be handled. It adds a different dynamic to coaching for sure. 

[AggiesAreWe]

51 minutes ago, Tyerman said:

I am looking forward to this but hate how long I have to wait for small school level. I understand the cost argument for workers and finding people who do it but I grew up in a state that had it my entire life with no issues. Even at small schools there are solutions and ways that it can be handled. It adds a different dynamic to coaching for sure. 

I personally don't think it adds. It takes away more than it adds.

It will be more cookie cutter basketball. Everyone basically forced to play the same styles.

I don't think that's a good thing. I want a coach to be able to coach however he/she thinks is best for his/her team's success. If that means being more deliberate style (not holding the ball for a quarter, I'm not for that) then so be it.

Not every school has athletes and basketball skills to compete in an up tempo game.

Coaches and players will eventually adapt but to me there was no logical reason for it. And don't say it helps prepare for the next level. That's for only about 5% of the players in the entire state. The other 95% ends their basketball playing days in the high school gyms.

I just think UIL finally succumbed to the select few and fanbase. 

[Tyerman]

8 minutes ago, AggiesAreWe said:

I personally don't think it adds. It takes away more than it adds.

It will be more cookie cutter basketball. Everyone basically forced to play the same styles.

I don't think that's a good thing. I want a coach to be able to coach however he/she thinks is best for his/her team's success. If that means being more deliberate style (not holding the ball for a quarter, I'm not for that) then so be it.

Not every school has athletes and basketball skills to compete in an up tempo game.

Coaches and players will eventually adapt but to me there was no logical reason for it. And don't say it helps prepare for the next level. That's for only about 5% of the players in the entire state. The other 95% ends their basketball playing days in the high school gyms.

I just think UIL finally succumbed to the select few and fanbase. 

I will say I think honestly it won't speed the game up that much as 35 seconds is a very long time so I think it could lead to longer possessions. It will force coaches to have some late shot clock built in actions to run if their offense isn't producing a shot after 25 seconds. Also teams that rely on pressing like in the college game can adapt if in foul trouble to force teams into shorter half-court possessions with a slower press with less trapping as that is what I have heard the most in my conversations with college coaches about the change. There are lots of mini games that can be played with it that will take a few people a while. I don't mind people holding the ball either, I do like this for late game the most as teams will have to be able to play a little better late game than just use an elite guard to dribble around to run clock out in late game too. But I 100% see your point about it taking some styles away. 

[navydawg31]

A shot clock creates pressure to attempt a shot before time expires. For teams with inexperienced guards or limited ball-handling ability, that can mean more rushed passes, careless turnovers, and low-percentage shots.

A faster pace can lead to more possessions, more transition opportunities, and greater physical demands. Teams with short benches may struggle to keep players fresh, particularly during tournaments with multiple games in a day.

The shot clock adds another timing responsibility. Officials must determine when it resets, when it continues, and whether a shot hits the rim or results in a violation. Mistakes can directly affect close games.

Schools may need to purchase shot clocks, install them, maintain them, and train officials and operators. Smaller districts could feel that financial burden more than wealthy districts.… plus the shortage of officials state wide let’s not forget. 

[AggiesAreWe]

9 minutes ago, navydawg31 said:

A shot clock creates pressure to attempt a shot before time expires. For teams with inexperienced guards or limited ball-handling ability, that can mean more rushed passes, careless turnovers, and low-percentage shots.

A faster pace can lead to more possessions, more transition opportunities, and greater physical demands. Teams with short benches may struggle to keep players fresh, particularly during tournaments with multiple games in a day.

The shot clock adds another timing responsibility. Officials must determine when it resets, when it continues, and whether a shot hits the rim or results in a violation. Mistakes can directly affect close games.

Schools may need to purchase shot clocks, install them, maintain them, and train officials and operators. Smaller districts could feel that financial burden more than wealthy districts.… plus the shortage of officials state wide let’s not forget. 

THIS!!!!

[Box1]

20 hours ago, navydawg31 said:

A shot clock creates pressure to attempt a shot before time expires. For teams with inexperienced guards or limited ball-handling ability, that can mean more rushed passes, careless turnovers, and low-percentage shots.

A faster pace can lead to more possessions, more transition opportunities, and greater physical demands. Teams with short benches may struggle to keep players fresh, particularly during tournaments with multiple games in a day.

The shot clock adds another timing responsibility. Officials must determine when it resets, when it continues, and whether a shot hits the rim or results in a violation. Mistakes can directly affect close games.

Schools may need to purchase shot clocks, install them, maintain them, and train officials and operators. Smaller districts could feel that financial burden more than wealthy districts.… plus the shortage of officials state wide let’s not forget. 

I feel like if this is the issue for a team then a shot clock isn't going to make a difference. Not to be brash, but this sounds like what my old coach used to tell me, that's a YOU problem.

You would still need to advance the ball past halfcourt in 10 secs, and if I'm the opposing team and realize your inabilities then I'm pressing you with simple M2M. Then the shot clock is the least of your worries cause even if you get it across I'm staying on you.

Teams with short benches are going to struggle regardless, not as a reult of a shot clock. Let's be honest we're probably talking an extra 6-8 possessions a game. 35 seconds is a LONG time. 

The part I will agree with is the issues it may cause within smaller schools that you mentioned and officials, but make no mistake, if your team is bad it's not the shot clocks fault.