A significant change for high school basketball in Arkansas is a little over two years away from taking effect. During the annual vote, the Arkansas Activities Association’s governing body approved the use of a 35-second shot clock for all senior high boys’ and girls’ games beginning in the 2022-2023 school year.
The proposal was passed by a vote of 183-69. Mountain Home Athletic Director Mitch Huskey says he was part of the majority in favor of the measure.
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A percentage of coaches in the state may have their game plans altered by the new feature. Huskey says he has talked to several coaches that have that concern.
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While the majority of the schools are in favor of the shot clock, there are some other concerns. One issue is the potential cost of installing the extra clock in a gym or above a backboard. Huskey says his biggest concern is making sure he has someone to operate it.
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For a full list of proposals voted on by the governing body, go online to aractivities.org/proposals.
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