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NCAA Men's Basketball Playing Rules

The official rules framework for NCAA Men’s Basketball, including championship regulations, data sources, and key governing bodies that oversee and administer the sport.

Featured Rules Resources

RULE BOOK

The official rule book for the 2025-26 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship.

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NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL OFFICIATING – CENTER COURT

End-to-end officiating services for officials, assignors, and leagues.

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CASE BOOK

The official case book for the 2025-26 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship.

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HOW TO PROPOSE A RULES CHANGE

Official form for rules change proposals.

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FULL COURT DIAGRAM

2025-26 NCAA Men’s Basketball court.

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UNIFORM GUIDELINES

Men’s Basketball uniform guidelines.

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Men's Basketball Updates

2025-26 NCAA Men’s Basketball Interpretations and Case Plays
2025-26 Rules Changes
2025-26 Rules Differences – NCAAW, NCAAM and NFHS
2025-26 NCAA Coaches’ Appeals and Challenges
2025-26 Table Crew Reference Sheet
2025-26 Division I Regular Season Media Timeout Format
Instant Replay in Games without Electronic-Media Timeouts
2024-25 NCAA Men’s Basketball Interpretations and Case Plays
2024-25 Rules Changes
Playing Rules Changes Related to Commemorative/Memorial Uniform Patches

Rules Survey Reports

2025 Rules Survey Report
2024 Rules Survey Report
DIVISION I MEN'S BASKETBALL RULES SUBCOMMITTEE
DIVISION II AND III MEN'S BASKETBALL RULES SUBCOMMITTEE