NCAA Women's Rule Changes

[Oz Referee]

Originally Posted by zm1283

Men's is 35, women's is 30.

I've always heard they don't have the 10 second backcourt count in the women's game because of the shorter shot clock.

I didn't realize that women didn't have the backcourt count. I also don't see why having a 30 second shot clock prohibits a back court count. In FIBA everyone has an 8 second count. In competitions that use a shot clock it is 24 seconds (used to be 10 second backcourt and 30 shot clock).

IMHO the first thing that needs changing is shorten the shot clock for men's college games. Been watching a bit of the NCAA finals, and it seems that the first 10 seconds in the front court the offensive team just play silly-buggers and run a series of screens that don't really have anything to do with the offense. As well, it must make it hard for college players that go from NCAA to NBA or International competition, going from a 35 second shot clock to 24 must be a big adjustment, especially for point guards.

[craiglaw]

I think adding the 10 second rule to the women's game will give an interesting advantage to good defensive teams. However, i've watched and attended many WBB college games, and I think adding the 10 second clock would be a good change. Many times when a team wants to kill the clock, they camp in the backcourt until they reach the 10-12 second mark on the shot clock. It would be good to force those tactics into the front court. I would keep the 30 second shot clock.

[wanja]

The clolsely guarded count is a big plus for the game. It rewards team defense as noted, more specifically team defense (denying the pass). it promotes ball and player movement. It is a comeback/turnover tool and rewards persistence and thought. The game could use more emphasis on these aspects at all levels. From an officiating point of view it can add some extra fun and excitement.

If you haven't noticed, I like it.