After Much Debate, FHSAA Approves Shot Clocks for State Basketball Tournaments

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The Florida High School Athletic Association board approved several changes to postseason formats during a recent meeting in Gainesville, including a mandate for shot clocks in state basketball tournament competition.

Though the board also tackled post-season formatting for baseball, football and competitive cheer, the most debated item at the June 3 meeting centered on requiring shot clocks for all basketball postseason contests beginning in the 2026-27 school year. As reported by Bob Putnam of Tampa Bay Newspapers, the board approved the measure by a 9-3 vote after extensive discussion about costs and competitive benefits.

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