SHOWCASE • RULES

Midwest Basketball Showcase 2023 – Tournament Rules

ALL Nebraska high school rules apply except for the following:

Coach Check-In:

• The CHI Health Center (“CHI”) will open 30 minutes prior to the 1st game.
• Check-in at the CHI; each team will only get 3 wristbands: 2 for the coaches and 1 for the team scorekeeper that each team must provide. Wristbands must be worn on the wrist at all times!

Length of Game:

• 8th-11th grade divisions will play 20-minute running time halves. The last 1 minute of 2nd half with be stopped time if the game is within 15 points.
• 3rd-7th grade divisions will play 20-minute running time halves. The last 1 minute of 2nd half with be stopped time if the game is within 15 points.
• Overtime will be 1 minute of a stopped clock; 3rd overtime will be 1st team to score a point
• 20 Point Rule; If a team is ahead by 20 pts or more with 2 minutes or less in the game, the game will be called off by the game officials.
• Halftime will be 2 minutes and warm-ups will be 3-5 minutes depending on schedule.

Miscellaneous:

• The team listed 1st or on top of the bracket is Home team, wears light-colored jersey (please bring both uniforms in case a team only has 1 color)
• One Coach may stand unless they receive a technical foul which they will then have to sit.
• If ejected, that coach will NOT be allowed to coach in the next game.
• No warm-up basketballs provided. Boy’s 7th grade and up will use the men’s ball.
• No press in 3rd grade; No press if up 20 points or more (4th-8th grade ONLY)
• Free throws are played on the release; a technical is 2 free throws and the ball.
• 3 30-Second Timeouts per game; in overtime each team only gets 1 30-second Timeout.
• 1 and 1 bonus free throws beginning at 7th team foul. No 2 shot bonus
• All players will be allowed 6 fouls before fouling out.
• The home team provides scorebook keeper; the visiting team provides clock operator. Scoresheets will be picked up from your court at the end of games.
• Players will be allowed to play on multiple teams only if teams are in different grade levels.
• Tournament directors have the authority to override any rules.

Tie Breaker:

1. Head to Head
2. Point Differential (20 Max) for the teams that are tied
3. Fewest Pts Allowed (all pool games)

Sportsmanship:
Remember this event is for the kids and their families; there will be missed layups, missed shots, and missed calls but let’s not miss the opportunity to show the kids how to be sportsman-like. We look forward to hosting everyone at the CHI this weekend.

Tournament Directors: Jarron Bradley, Curtis Marshall, Marlon Polk and Brandy Smith
Officials Coordinator: Latrell Wrightsell

LET’S PLAY BASKETBALL!!!!