Indiana Says No Thank You To Shot Clock…Ping-Pong Balls Remain In Place

(5-4-26) Just to verify that the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) at its Board of Directors meeting today did not consider seeding teams for tournaments…so ping-pong balls are safe.

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The board also voted down to incorporate the shot clock into boys and girls basketball..the vote failed 17-1.

BREAKING: The proposal for a 35-second shot clock in Indiana high school basketball failed to pass.

IHSAA commissioner Paul Neidig shares with WISH-TV his thoughts on the decision:

"Tradition certainly carries a lot here in Indiana. Maybe more than other states." pic.twitter.com/L82EahUKAs
— WISH-TV News (@WISHNews8) May 4, 2026