NCAA Women's Basketball Case Plays

A.R. 1–1. Prior to the game, one of the teams leaves the court. May the other team warm up at both baskets until the team returns?

RULING: No. Teams may only warm up at the end farthest from the bench prior to the first quarter, even if the opponent leaves the court. (Rule 1-1.2)

A.R. 1–2. Visiting Team B’s captain notices that Team B’s pregame warm-up balls are of a different type than the official game ball. Team B’s coach requests that Team B be allowed to warm up using the type of ball to be used in the game.

RULING: The official shall inform Team A’s game management that Team B shall be allowed to warm up with the same type of ball(s) that will be used during the game. (Rule 1-16.10 Note)