Rule 1 - Court and Equipment
Art. 1. A uniform shall consist of the game shorts and game jersey� Game shorts are the bottom portion of the uniform� Game jerseys are the top part of the uniform�
Section 22. Uniforms (Game Jersey and Shorts)
Art. 10. Game jerseys shall be tucked in the game shorts�Note: The first time an official must tell a player to tuck in the game jersey, the official shall issue a warning to the head coach. The next time any player on the same team has the game jersey untucked, that player shall leave the game until the next opportunity to substitute. The official shall enforce this rule at the next dead ball after observing the violation.
Section 22. Uniforms (Game Jersey and Shorts)
Art. 11. Institutional names, nicknames, mascots or logos are permitted on the game shorts provided that a perceptible majority of the game shorts is the color of the neutral zone� One conference logo meeting the restrictions of Rule 1-25�2 is permitted on the game shorts�
Section 22. Uniforms (Game Jersey and Shorts)
Art. 2. Warm-ups are any pieces of clothing worn by team members that must be removed before they become players� Warm-ups are not considered part of the uniform�
Section 22. Uniforms (Game Jersey and Shorts)
Art. 3. The color, style and design of all teammates' game jerseys and game shorts shall be alike�
Section 22. Uniforms (Game Jersey and Shorts)
Art. 4. Opposing team uniforms shall be of contrasting colors� The home team shall wear light game jerseys and game shorts, and the away team shall wear dark game jerseys and game shorts� This rule may be altered by mutual consent of the competing institutions as long as the color of the jersey and shorts are still contrasting� Team uniform and game jersey colors shall be defined by the color of the neutral zone� A perceptible majority of the game shorts shall be the color of the neutral zone�
Section 22. Uniforms (Game Jersey and Shorts)
Art. 5. The neutral zone(s) of the game jersey shall be of the same single color� A tonal design effect is permitted within the neutral zone(s) provided the tonal shifts are not more than 15% from the color of the neutral zone� Words including institutional names, mascots, nicknames, logos, marks and names intended to celebrate or memorialize persons, events, or other worthy causes are permitted� Commercial names, logos, marks and slogans are not permitted�
Section 22. Uniforms (Game Jersey and Shorts)
Art. 5. When the floor has a logo on the playing court, that logo should not distract from the players' and the officials' visibility of the division line or center- circle line�
Section 3. Boundary Lines, Restraining Lines and Other Markings
Art. 6. One of the following shall be placed on the floor at the division line in front of the official scorers' table: a� An "X" composed of 12-inch line segments that are 2 inches in width� b� An NCAA logo that is a minimum of approximately 8 inches in diameter� c� An NCAA Basketball logo that is located in a rectangle that is approximately 11⁄2 feet by 21⁄2 feet�
Section 3. Boundary Lines, Restraining Lines and Other Markings
Art.4. Ashadowlineisalinethatdesignatestherequired2-inchwidthbyuseof border lines at least 1/4-inch wide, all of which shall lie within the 2-inch width� All shadow lines must be clearly discernible and distinguishable�
Section 3. Boundary Lines, Restraining Lines and Other Markings
Art. 1. When a logo is placed on the playing court and it partially or completely obscures the 2-inch center-circle line as shown on the court diagram, the following shall be permissible: a� A solid 2-inch-wide interrupted line: 4 inches long, 2-inch break, 4 inches long, 2-inch break, etc� b� A shadow-bordered 2-inch-wide line (1/4-inch borders)� c� A 2-inch wide interrupted shadow line: 4 inches, 2-inch break, 4 inches, 2-inch break, etc� d� A 1/4-inch, single-bordered line (radius of 6 feet to the outside edge)� e� A mathematical line formed by contrasting-colored floor areas�
Section 4. Center Circle
Art. 2. The unmarked spaces for the non-jumpers around the center circle shall be 36 inches deep�
Section 4. Center Circle
Art. 1. A 2-inch-wide division line shall divide the playing court into two equal parts and shall be formed by extending the center-circle diameter in both directions until it intersects the sidelines�
Section 5. Division Line
Art. 2. Instead of the solid 2-inch line as shown on the court diagram, the following shall be permissible: a� A solid 2-inch-wide interrupted line: 4 inches, 2-inch break, 4 inches, 2-inch break, etc� b� A shadow-bordered 2-inch-wide line (1/4-inch borders)� c� An interrupted 2-inch-wide shadow line: 4 inches, 2-inch break, 4 inches, 2-inch break, etc�
Section 5. Division Line
Art. 1. All lines designating the free-throw lane, except lane-space marks and blocks, are part of the lane�
Section 6. Free-Throw Lane
Art. 2. The color of the lane-space marks and blocks may contrast or be of the same color as the lane boundary lines�
Section 6. Free-Throw Lane
Art. 3. It is highly recommended that the area of the free-throw lane inside the boundary lines be one color� It is permissible for this area to be more than one color as long as all required lines in and around the lane are clearly discernible and distinguishable�
Section 6. Free-Throw Lane
Art. 2. The three-point field-goal line shall be a solid single-colored 2-inch line� The lines may be the same color as or a different color from the free-throw lane boundary lines and the semicircles� When more than one three-point line exists on the playing court, the lines shall contrast in color and there shall be no form of embellishment or belt between the lines�
Section 7. Three-Point Field-Goal Line
Art.1. Thethree-pointfield-goallineshallbeadistanceof22feet,13/4inchesfrom the center of the basket to the outside edge of the three-point field-goal line and 21 feet, 77/8 inches in the corners� See Court Diagrams on Pages 12 and 13�
Section 7. Three-Point Field-Goal Line
The restricted-area arc is a solid single-colored 2-inch line formed by a semicircle measured from the center of the basket to the inside edge with a radius of 4 feet and extending in a straight line to the front face of the backboard� This arc must be clearly discernible and distinguishable� When there are both a 3-foot and 4-foot arc on the playing court, the arcs shall contrast in color� Note: See illustration on Page 14 for details regarding 4-foot arcs. It is recommended that the 3-foot arc be removed the next time the court is refinished.
Section 8. Restricted-Area Arc
Art. 1. The coaching boxes shall extend from the sideline to the back of the team benches and shall be bounded by the end line and no farther than the 38-foot line as noted in the Court Diagram�
Section 9. Coaching Box
Art. 2. A line perpendicular to the sideline with a minimum length of 2 feet shall be extended from the sideline, toward the team bench so that the coaching- box boundary is evident�
Section 9. Coaching Box
Art. 4. Portable backboards shall be secured to the floor to prevent movement� Where arena configurations permit, it is recommended that a 3-foot wide escape lane on both sides of the basket stanchion be provided� Each escape lane shall extend at least to the restraining lane or the back edge of the basket stanchion, whichever is farthest from the end line�
Section 13. Backboards—Positions
Art. 2. The team benches shall be located equidistant from the division line extended at each side of the scorers' and timers' table on the sidelines� Players, substitutes and coaches must be afforded access to both the front and side of the scorers' and timers' table�
Section 21. Team Benches—Scorers' and Timers' Table
Art. 3. The scorers' and timers' table shall be located courtside and at midcourt�
Section 21. Team Benches—Scorers' and Timers' Table
Art. 4. Teams shall warm up at the end of the playing court farthest from their own bench for the first half�
Section 21. Team Benches—Scorers' and Timers' Table
Art. 1. Basketball is played by two teams of five players each� The objective is for each team to score points by throwing or tapping the ball into its own basket and to prevent the other team from scoring�
Section 1. The Game
Art. 2. A team's own basket is the one into which its players try to throw or tap the ball� Each team shall warm up and shoot during the first half at the basket farthest from its bench�
Section 1. The Game
Art. 3. The teams shall change baskets for the second half�
Section 1. The Game
Art. 4. The ball may be thrown, batted, rolled or dribbled in any direction, subject to the restrictions in these rules�
Section 1. The Game
Art. 1. Each backboard shall be marked as depicted on the backboard diagram (See Page 18)�
Section 10. Backboards—Dimensions, Materials
Art. 2. The size of the backboards may be either of two dimensions: a� 6 feet horizontal and 31⁄2 feet vertical; orb� 6 feet horizontal and 4 feet vertical� Note: The dimensions of 6 feet horizontal and 31⁄2 feet vertical are recommended for replacement backboards or new installations.
Section 10. Backboards—Dimensions, Materials
Art. 4. A transparent, unaltered, rigid, rectangular backboard with a flat surface shall be used�
Section 10. Backboards—Dimensions, Materials
Art. 5. Backboards shall not be tinted�
Section 10. Backboards—Dimensions, Materials
Art.3. Thebackboardsshallbesimilarinsizeatbothendsoftheplayingcourt�
Section 10. Backboards—Dimensions, Materials
Art. 2. The padding shall be 1-inch thick from the front and back surfaces of the backboards�
Section 11. Backboards—Padding
Art. 4. The padding shall cover the bottom surface of each backboard and the side surface to a distance of 15 inches up from the bottom� The front and back surface must be covered to a minimum distance of 3/4 inch from the bottom of each backboard�
Section 11. Backboards—Padding
Art.1. Paddingisrequiredonallbackboardsasoutlinedinthisrule�Thepadding shall be a single solid color and shall be the same color on both backboards� a� When it becomes necessary to use a substitute backboard, the padding shall be of the same color as that of the backboard being replaced�
Section 11. Backboards—Padding
Art.3. Thepaddingshallextend2inchesfromthebottomedgeofeachbackboard�
Section 11. Backboards—Padding
Art. 1. Padding—Any backboard support behind a backboard and at a height of less than 9 feet above the floor shall be padded on the bottom surface to a distance of 2 feet from the face of the backboard� All portable backstops shall have the bases padded to a height of 7 feet on the courtside surface with no hard or potentially dangerous objects attached to it�
Section 12. Backboards—Support Systems
Art. 2. Protrusions and Clearancesa� Protrusions below backboards shall not be allowed�b� Any backboard support, all of which is not directly behind the backboard, shall be at least 6 inches behind the backboard when the support extends above the top and at least 2 feet behind the backboard when the support extends beyond the side� c� Any support system below or behind a backboard shall be at least 8 feet behind the plane of the backboard face (and at least 4 feet from the end line) and a height of 7 feet or more above the floor� d� Any overhead backboard support structure that must be forward-braced because of space limitations, architectural or structural restraints, shall meet the following requirements: A front diagonal brace support system must be located above a line extending upward and into the playing court at a maximum 45-degree angle from a point on a vertical line located a minimum of 6 inches behind the front surface of the backboard at a minimum height of 4 feet 6 inches above the basket ring�
Section 12. Backboards—Support Systems
Art. 1. Each backboard shall be positioned midway between each sideline, with the plane of its front face perpendicular to the floor, parallel to and 4 feet from each end line�
Section 13. Backboards—Positions
Art. 2. The upper edge of each backboard shall be 13 feet above the floor�
Section 13. Backboards—Positions
Art. 3. Each backboard shall be protected from spectators to a distance of at least 3 feet from the end of each backboard�
Section 13. Backboards—Positions
Art. 2. The manufacturer's name and logo shall be permitted to appear on the ball a maximum of two times�
Section 17. Logos/Names/Equipment
Art. 3. An institution's name or logo shall be permitted on the ball�
Section 17. Logos/Names/Equipment
Art. 4. There are no restrictions on NCAA, team or conference logos, names or abbreviations on the playing court, provided they do not obscure any of the required lines�
Section 17. Logos/Names/Equipment
Art. 5. Commercial advertising is not permitted inside the 6-foot restraining area at each end line unless it is the official name of the facility/court as confirmed by the institution� No more than two commercial logos shall be permitted on the playing court and they must conform to the following standards: a� The logo(s) shall fit into a box that is 10 feet by 10 feet square; b� This box shall be located 81⁄2 feet from the division line and 41⁄2 feet from the sideline; c� Logo(s) shall be within the two 10-foot-by-10-foot squares, with no more than one square in each half of the playing court� d� For post-season conference tournaments, one combination conference/ commercial tournament sponsor logo is permitted on the court when located in and around the center circle� The combination logo shall not count as one of the two permitted commercial logos authorized by this rule� Note: See Rules 1-22.7.c and 1-25 for logos and labels on players' uniforms/ equipment.
Section 17. Logos/Names/Equipment
Art. 6. The playing court must be completely finished in a manner that is similar throughout, including the 3-foot area outside each sideline and 6-foot area outside each end line� It is the responsibility of the host game management to ensure the court is of a consistent finish, including any logos or decals that are legally allowed on the floor� It is recommended that all logos and on-court signage and markings be painted on the court, including the 3-foot area outside each sideline and the 6-foot area outside each end line�
Section 17. Logos/Names/Equipment
conference logos or names, cameras and microphones) shall not be permitted on the backboards, rings, flanges, padding around the backboards, or on the shot clocks� Institutional/conference social media decals are permitted on the top edge of the backboard frame� For postseason play only, an American flag and one conference or NCAA logo, not to exceed 5 by 8 inches is permitted in the lower corners on the front of the backboard� Cameras and microphones are permitted on the shot clocks when they are recessed such that they do not extend beyond the plane of the back edge of the backboard� Cameras are not permitted behind the backboard within the white square marked on the backboard� A lavaliere-type microphone properly positioned in the crease of the backboard padding or between the padding and the backboard is permitted when it does not interfere with a live ball or create a safety hazard�
Section 17. Logos/Names/Equipment
Art. 1. The game clock shall be the official, visible timepiece on which the time remaining in a period shall be displayed�
Section 18. Scoreboard, Game-Clock Display
Art. 2. A visible game clock that shows a 10th-of-a-second display when less than one minute remains in a period is required�
Section 18. Scoreboard, Game-Clock Display
Art. 3. An alternate timing device and scoring display shall be available in the event of malfunctions� Note: It is recommended that the game clock, red light or red LED lights be synchronized.
Section 18. Scoreboard, Game-Clock Display
Art. 4: A red light (that is visible through the 24-inch-by-18-inch rectangle painted on the backboard) placed behind each backboard or red LED lights placed around the backboard shall be required� It is permissible also to have red LED lights at the scorers' table that are synchronized with the red lights/red LED lights on the backboards and game clocks� See the Court and Equipment Rules Supplement (No� 11 "Timing Equipment") for more specifications� Note: When both the red light and red LED lights are present, the red-warning light should be disconnected and the red LED lights should be used.
Section 18. Scoreboard, Game-Clock Display
Art. 1. A shot clock is one of the two official visible timepieces that display the amount of time the team in control has to release a try for a field goal so that it hits the ring or the flange�
Section 19. Shot-Clock Displays
Art. 2. Two visible shot clocks, connected to a horn with a sound that is distinctive from the game-clock horn, are required and shall be recessed and mounted on the backboard supports behind each backboard� It is permissible, but not required, to have tenths of a second displayed on the shot clocks when the shot clock displays less than 5�0 seconds�
Section 19. Shot-Clock Displays
Art. 3. An alternate timing device shall be available when a visible shot clock malfunctions� If no visible replacement shot clock is available, the shot-clock timer shall use the hand-held stopwatch at the scorers' table and the public address equipment to inform both teams about the time remaining on the shot clock� Public address announcements shall be made at 20, 15, 10, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 second intervals� Furthermore, the interrupted game rules set forth in Rule 5-4 shall not be used when there is a shot-clock malfunction�
Section 19. Shot-Clock Displays
Art. 4. Red LED lights located around the shot clock may be used, but the lights shall only be activated for a shot-clock violation�
Section 19. Shot-Clock Displays
Art. 1. The playing court is the area on the floor that lies within the geometrical lines formed by the inside edge of the boundary lines�
Section 2. The Playing Court—Dimensions
Art. 2. The playing court shall be a rectangular surface free from obstructions with sidelines of 94 feet in length and end lines of 50 feet in length, measured from the inside edges of these lines�
Section 2. The Playing Court—Dimensions
Art. 3. The court dimensions and other mandatory markings are shown on the Court Diagram�
Section 2. The Playing Court—Dimensions
Art. 1. A visible display located at the scorers' table shall be available to indicate team possession in the alternating-possession procedure�
Section 20. Possession Indicator
Art. 1. The home team's game administration shall designate each team's bench�
Section 21. Team Benches—Scorers' and Timers' Table
Art. 5. Neon, electric, LED or artificially lit signage shall be permitted on the horizontal stanchion booms; however, it shall not be permitted on the vertical backboard stanchion arms� The permitted signage must conform to the following: a� Signage must be static when the ball is live�b� Maximum Physical Area (H x W x D) 14" x 52" x 2"�c� Maximum Active Display Area (H x W) 12" x 46"�d� No hard metal or material on the underside or sides of the unit can be exposed� The signage unit must be padded with rounded edges, including across the bottom of the unit� A minimum of 3/4-inch-thick padding must be provided� All padding must be the same color(s) as the stanchion arm� e� The front of the sign must be located a minimum of 6 inches behind the end line, and the bottom cannot extend lower than 6 inches from the top of the horizontal stanchion boom arm� f� The sign must be installed with a Safety Plex covering in all cases� g� h� i� j� A maximum of two panels are permitted per arm (one per side) and must face to the side or behind the playing court� The signage must feature dimming functionality that must be set to 50% of the maximum brightness with the recommended level of brightness being 20-25%� The signage must be able to be deactivated at the request of officials or game management� The signage system must be independently operated and cannot be connected to the main scoreboard game clocks and shot clocks in any way� LED stanchion arm signage may only be changed during timeouts and between periods� When the signage is improperly positioned or located, the referee shall instruct home contest management to deactivate such signage.
Section 13. Backboards—Positions
Art. 6. During game conditions, all movement (vibration, etc�) of the backboard (because of any type of dunk or similar play) must regain a static position within four seconds�
Section 13. Backboards—Positions
Art. 1. Each basket shall consist of a single metal ring, 18 inches inside diameter, its flange and braces, and a white-cord, 12-mesh net, 15 to 18 inches in length, suspended from beneath the ring�
Section 14. Baskets—Size, Material
Art. 2. Each ring shall measure not more than 5/8 inch in diameter, with the possible addition of small-gauge loops on the under-edge or a smaller ring located directly under the required ring for attaching a 12-mesh net� Each ring and its attaching flange and braces shall be bright orange in color�
Section 14. Baskets—Size, Material
Art. 3. The cord of each net shall be not less than 120-thread nor more than 144-thread twine, or plastic material of comparable dimensions, and constructed so as to check the ball momentarily as it passes through� It is recommended that new nets be broken in prior to game competition to prevent the ball from being suspended in the net following a goal�
Section 14. Baskets—Size, Material
Art. 1. Each basket ring shall be securely attached to each backboard/support system with a ring-restraining device� Such a device will ensure that the basket stays attached, even when a glass backboard breaks�
Section 15. Baskets—Ring
Art. 2. The upper edge of each basket ring shall be 10 feet above and parallel to the floor and shall be equidistant from the vertical edges of that backboard� The nearest point of the inside edge of each ring shall lie 6 inches from the plane of the face of that backboard�
Section 15. Baskets—Ring
Art. 3. Movable rings are required� Movable rings may flex downward from both the front and the sides�
Section 15. Baskets—Ring
Art. 4. All competitive rings shall be tested for rebound elasticity once before the season (July 15-Oct� 15) and once before the postseason� The rebound elasticity requirement shall be 35% to 50% energy absorption and within a 5% differential between baskets on the same court� Note: For Division II and Division III, ring testing is recommended (see Item No. 9 of the Court and Equipment section of the Important Information for Manufacturers document on Page 11).
Section 15. Baskets—Ring
Art. 1. The ball shall be spherical� Spherical shall be defined as a round body whose surface at all points is equidistant from the center, except at the approved black rubber ribs (channels and/or seams)�
Section 16. The Ball
Art. 10. The home team shall provide a ball that meets the specifications listed in this section� The referee shall judge the legality of the ball and may select a ball for use provided by the visiting team when the home team cannot provide a legal ball� Note: It is recommended that the home team provide the visiting team with warm- up balls of the same type as the game ball.
Section 16. The Ball
Art. 2. The ball's color shall be Pantone Matching System (PMS) Orange 151, Red-Orange 173 or Brown 1535�
Section 16. The Ball
Art. 3. The cover of the ball shall be leather, or a composite material, and shall consist of tiny raised protrusions densely spaced over the entire surface of each panel so as to form a pebbled appearance�
Section 16. The Ball
Art. 4. The ball shall have the traditionally shaped eight panels, bonded tightly to the rubber carcass� The eight panels are defined by two channels and/or seams dissecting the ball's circumference in opposite directions and two panels that, when laid flat, shall have the shape of a figure eight�
Section 16. The Ball
Art. 5. The width of the black rubber rib (channels and/or seams) shall not exceed 1/4 inch�
Section 16. The Ball
Art. 6. When dribbled vertically, without rotation, the ball shall return directly to the dribbler's hand� Small electronic chips/devices are permitted to be affixed inside the ball as long as there is no perceptible effect on the ball when dribbled, passed or shot�
Section 16. The Ball
Art. 7. The air pressure that will give the required reaction shall be stamped on the ball� The ball shall be inflated to an air pressure such that when it is dropped to the playing surface from a height of 6 feet, measured to the bottom of the ball, it will rebound to a height, measured to the top of the ball, of not less than 49 inches when it strikes its least resilient spot, nor more than 54 inches when it strikes its most resilient spot�
Section 16. The Ball
Art. 8. The circumference of the ball shall be within a maximum of 30 inches and a minimum of 291⁄2 inches�
Section 16. The Ball
Art. 9. The weight of the ball shall not be less than 20 ounces nor more than 22 ounces�
Section 16. The Ball
Art. 6. The neutral zone of the game jersey shall meet the following requirements: a� The front neutral zone shall be measured from the shoulder panel and extend to the bottom of the game jersey� It shall be a minimum 12 inches wide measured 6 inches in each direction from the center of the neckline� b� The back neutral zone shall be measured from the shoulder panel and extend to the bottom of the game jersey� It shall be a minimum 12 inches wide measured 6 inches in each direction from the center of the neckline� c� For the purposes of defining the neutral zone, the shoulder panel shall be measured from the top of the shoulder/shoulder seam and extend a maximum of 5 inches toward the bottom of the game jersey on both the front and back�
Section 22. Uniforms (Game Jersey and Shorts)
Art. 7. Only the following are permitted in the front and back neutral zones: a� A player or institutional name/mascot/logo� 1� Not more than two identifying names or abbreviations may be placed on the front or back of the game jersey� The name(s) shall: a� Identify the school, the school nickname or mascot, or the player's name� b� Be placed horizontally, arched, or set at an angle� When placed horizontally, all letters are on the same plane� When arched, the first and last letters of the name must be on the same horizontal plane� When set at an angle, the first and last letters need not be on the same plane� For all placements, no part of the lettering shall be below a plane extending through the top of the number(s) and no part of the lettering below the number(s) shall be above a plane extending through the bottom of the number(s)� c� Be placed not closer than 1 inch from the uniform number� b� d� A logo that replaces an institutional name, nickname or mascot may only be used in the front neutral zone� This does not preclude the use of an institutional logo as in Rule 1-22�7�c� 2� No commercial advertising is permitted anywhere on the uniform� A player number with Arabic numerals�1� Each team member's game jersey shall be numbered on the front and back� The number shall be located in the neutral zone(s)� 2� The following numbers are legal: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 00, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, and 55� Team rosters can include 0 or 00, but not both� 3� The numbers on the front and back of the game jersey shall be centered horizontally in the neutral zone and be of the same color and style� 4� The number shall be at least 6 inches high on the back and at least 4 inches high on the front and not less than 1 inch wide� 5� Duplicate numbers are not permitted to be worn by members of the same team� 6� The number shall be one single solid color that is clearly in distinct contrast with the neutral zone, strikingly different in color and shade regardless of any border around the number� This border shall be not more than 1/2-inch wide and may be of any color(s)� An institutional or conference logo and/or commemorative/memorial patch, meeting the restrictions of Rule 1-25�2, located in one of two places on the front of the jersey: (1) the apex of the neckline; (2) shoulder panel on either the right or left side, and in only one place on the back of the jersey, the apex/center of the neckline as close to the neckline as is possible� The same logo cannot appear on both the front and the back� An institutional and a conference logo may both appear on the front of the game jersey� As authorized by the institution or conference, an additional commemorative or memorial patch (e�g�, names, mascots, nicknames, logos, and marks intended to celebrate or memorialize persons, events, or other causes) to be worn by a team is allowed as long as no safety hazard is created� The patch shall meet the restrictions of Rule 1-25�2 and must be placed on the front or sleeve of the uniform and may not interfere with any required markings� While not all team members are required to wear the patch, the patch must be identical for those who choose to wear the patch� A national flag of the NCAA member institution located between the apex of the front neckline and the shoulder seam on the left side of the game jersey and meeting the size restrictions of Rule 1-25�2�A colored neckline not to exceed 1 inch in width� Other names intended to celebrate or memorialize persons, events or other worthy causes are permitted only in the back neutral zone�
Section 22. Uniforms (Game Jersey and Shorts)
Art. 8. There shall be no other letters, numbers or decorative elements between a number and a name unless it is part of the institution's official logo�
Section 22. Uniforms (Game Jersey and Shorts)
Art. 9. There shall be no color or design restrictions outside the neutral zones�
Section 22. Uniforms (Game Jersey and Shorts)
Art. 1. An undershirt is considered to be part of the game jersey and must be a color similar to that of the game jersey as defined by the neutral zone� In addition, the sleeves and neckline of undershirts shall be unaltered (e�g�, no cutoff sleeves or cut necklines)� A compression shirt or long sleeved undershirt that extends below the elbows is permitted� Both sleeves shall be of the same length� No logos (excluding one manufacturer's logo that meets the size restriction of Rule 1-25�1), decorations, trim, commemorative patches, lettering or numbering may be used on an undershirt� The same color must be worn by teammates�
Section 23. Undergarments
Art. 2. Undergarments may extend below the game shorts and shall be of the same color as that of the game shorts, black, white or beige� One institutional logo or mascot meeting the restrictions of Rule 1-25�2 may appear on undergarments that extend below the game shorts� Leg tights must be two- legged and of equal length� Not all teammates must wear the same length of tights� The same color must be worn by teammates�
Section 23. Undergarments
Art. 2. Wristbands shall meet the same restrictions as headbands as stated in Rule 1-24�1�
Section 24. Headbands, Wristbands and Sleeves
Art. 3. Wristbands and headbands shall be uniform with each other and for the entire team�
Section 24. Headbands, Wristbands and Sleeves
Art. 4. The use of an arm sleeve, knee sleeve and/or lower leg sleeve is permissible� These sleeves must be of a solid color� The arm sleeve may be black, white, beige or any color contained in the jersey, and the same color must be worn by teammates� The sleeves on the leg (knee or lower leg) may be black, white, beige or the color of the game shorts, and the same color must be worn by teammates� One institutional logo or mascot, meeting the restrictions of Rule 1-25�2 may appear on an arm sleeve, knee sleeve or leg sleeve�
Section 24. Headbands, Wristbands and Sleeves
Art.1. Anyitemthatgoesentirelyaroundthehead,suchasheadbandsorhair control devices, shall: a� Beasinglenon-abrasiveandunadorneditemmadeofcloth,elastic,fiber, soft leather, pliable plastic or rubber; b� Be a single solid color, similar to the dominant color of the game jersey, black, white or beige; c� Be not wider than 2 inches; d� Bear one manufacturer's logo that shall meet the restrictions of Rule 1-25�1 or one institutional logo/mascot that shall meet the restrictions of Rule 1-25�2� The logo shall appear only once; and e� Exclude hard items including, but not limited to, barrettes, beads and bobby pins�
Section 24. Headbands, Wristbands and Sleeves
Art. 3. When an institution's uniform or any item of apparel worn by a student- athlete contains an identification label or washing instructions, they shall be located not more than 2 inches from the bottom of the game jersey's torso and the entire label shall be contained within a four-sided geometrical space with an area not to exceed 21⁄4 square inches� The following may be included in the identification label: a� Themanufacturer'snormallogo,labelortrademark�b� Space for a team member's name and number�c� Theinstitution'snameorlogoand/ortheconference'snameorlogo�
Section 25. Logos, Labels, Trademarks, Patches
Art.1. Asinglemanufacturer'sordistributor'snormallogo,labelortrademarkshall be contained within a four-sided geometrical space (i�e�, rectangle) with an area that does not exceed 21⁄4 square inches and is permitted once on the game jersey, once on the game shorts and once on all other items of apparel� Names or logos of professional sports entities are not permitted on any items of apparel�
Section 25. Logos, Labels, Trademarks, Patches
Art.2. Thefollowingshallbecontainedwithinafour-sidedgeometricalspace(i�e�, rectangle) with an area that does not exceed 4 square inches: a� Aninstitutionalorconferencelogo/mascot� b� A commemorative or memorial patch�c� Aflag�
Section 25. Logos, Labels, Trademarks, Patches
Art.1. Therefereeshallnotpermitanyplayertowearequipmentthat,inhisorher judgment, is dangerous to other players�
Section 26. Players' Equipment
Art. 1. The court shall be marked with boundary lines (sidelines and end lines), restraining lines and other mandatory lines and markings as shown on the Court Diagram� All lines must be clearly discernible and distinguishable�
Section 3. Boundary Lines, Restraining Lines and Other Markings
Art. 2. Instead of the 2-inch boundaries listed on the Court Diagram, it is legal to use contrasting-colored floor areas by painting the out-of-bounds area, the center circle, and the free-throw lanes and lines so that the mathematical line between the two colors is the boundary� Such a contrasting-colored out-of- bounds belt should be at least 8 inches wide�
Section 3. Boundary Lines, Restraining Lines and Other Markings
Art. 3. The restraining line shall be a solid, interrupted or mathematical line formed between two colors� The line may be a color that is either the same or different from that of the end lines� When space is not available for a 6-foot restraining line, the line should be marked using the maximum available distance� Non-playing personnel shall not be permitted in this area when the ball is live�
Section 3. Boundary Lines, Restraining Lines and Other Markings
