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This new this year and might explain what you're seeing in these games. There was a similar rule for NCAAW that appeared a couple of years ago, but it was abandoned quickly.
NCAA rule 10-1
Art. 12. (Men) A secondary defender shall not establish initial legal guarding position under the basket when playing a player who is in control of the ball (i.e. dribbling or shooting) or who has released the ball for a pass or try for goal.
In establishing a position in any outnumbering fast break situation, a player shall not establish initial legal guarding position under the basket.
When illegal contact occurs, such contact shall be called a blocking foul, unless the contact is intentional or flagrant.
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