[canuckrefguy]

We've been using FIBA for CCAA games for a couple years. High Schools are switching next year, as are CIS Men (which surprised me, to tell you the truth).

Really, it's no big deal. The big change for coaches will be calling TO's through the table, and not being able to call them during play.

Also:

8 sec continuous backcourt count, meaning if checked out in BC, offensive team does not get "a new 8", but rather what is left on the count.

Scoring team cannot call timeout after basket, though scored-on team still can

4 quarters of 10:00

Last 2:00 of game - offensive team calls timeout with ball to resume in the BC - ball will automatically be advanced to halfcourt after the TO

Player must land both feet on ground for act of shooting to end

Player can shoot FT's with no other players on the lane

No FT violations called on either team if FT goes in - except for shooter

Penalty (not bonus) on the 5th foul in a quarter - 2 shots

Shooter gets capped = travel, not AP

Like I said, when the change first came, I was dreading it, but it's not such a big deal. Most of the action-related rules in FIBA are identical to NCAA/NFHS now anyway.