Another State Athletic Association Denies The Use Of The Shot Clock

(5-8-26) The last couple of weeks has seen the shock clock voted down by State Association boards.

The North Carolina High School Athletic Association ( NCHSAA) Board of Directors voted unanimously at their May 2026 spring meeting to reject a proposal for implementing shot clocks in high school basketball, including on an experimental basis for the 2026-27 season. The decision ensures basketball will continue without a shot clock for now, with concerns raised regarding costs, which are estimated at $5,000–$6,000 per school.

Replay: NCHSAA Board of Directors discusses, then rejects, basketball shot clock proposal

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Key Details from the Meeting:

• Unanimous Decision: The board unanimously denied the use of a shot clock for scrimmages and special events.
• Financial/Logistical Concerns: Board members expressed that installing, operating, and managing shot clocks would be restrictive, particularly for smaller schools.
• National Context: While 32 states currently use a shot clock, the NCHSAA has decided not to adopt one at this time.
• Other Decisions: During the same meeting, the board failed to pass a proposal that would have decreased playoff bracket sizes from 48 to 32

Resharing with recent news out of Ohio, Indiana, New Jersey, and North Carolina. State leaders need to reshape their thinking on why we want the shot clock. It is a teaching tool, our coaches (experts) believe it is what’s best for the game and for the kids that play it! https://t.co/qc54alchhT

— Matt Windle CMAA (@MattWindle1) May 7, 2026

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