Philosophical discussion - should NF and NCAA rules be the same?

[zebraman]

Originally Posted by Mark Dexter

Well, NCAA rules require a 94' court. At some schools, it'd be expensive (if not impossible) to extend their court from 84'.

The usual complaint of increased cost is that of the shot clock. While they can run a few hundred to a thousand dollars each, it's a one-time cost.

I don't care about court length and shot clocks. What makes it a pain to go back and forth is the game rule and mechanics such as:

High school reporting. Preliminary signal. Then run to the spot and stop. One hand reporting. College reporting. No prelim signal unless a sell is needed. Walk and talk. Two hand reporting. In men's NCAA this coming year, go opposite the table instead of staying table side.

Block charge. Basket cannot count if airborne shooter fouls in NFHS or college women. In men, if the shooter fouls after the release, count the bucket.

Clock stops on any made basket in the last minute of the game of college. Not in NFHS.

Just minor differences like those that could easily be standardized at all levels.

BTW, I saw a men's NCAA rule bulletin that indicated that a defensive player CAN draw a charge even if he is set-up right under the hoop next year. Interested to hear more details on that one (and hear all the assignors then do their own interpretation of it).