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Shot clock coming to NJ high school basketball after surprising vote
TL;DR
New Jersey high school basketball will implement a shot clock following a surprising vote. This decision marks a significant change in the state's basketball regulations.
Key points
- New Jersey high school basketball will implement a shot clock
- The decision follows a surprising vote
- The shot clock aims to improve game pace
- Implementation starts in the 2026 season
Shot clock coming to NJ high school basketball after surprising vote
Mar 7, 2026; Teaneck, NJ, USA; Old Tappan at Teaneck in the North 1, Group 3 girls basketball final. Old Tappan celebrates defeating Teaneck.
Mar 7, 2026; Teaneck, NJ, USA; Old Tappan at Teaneck in the North 1, Group 3 girls basketball final. Old Tappan celebrates defeating Teaneck.
Mar 7, 2026; Teaneck, NJ, USA; Old Tappan at Teaneck in the North 1, Group 3 girls basketball final. Old Tappan celebrates defeating Teaneck.
Mar 7, 2026; Teaneck, NJ, USA; Old Tappan at Teaneck in the North 1, Group 3 girls basketball final. Old Tappan celebrates defeating Teaneck.
Mar 7, 2026; Teaneck, NJ, USA; Old Tappan at Teaneck in the North 1, Group 3 girls basketball final. Old Tappan celebrates defeating Teaneck.
Mar 7, 2026; Teaneck, NJ, USA; Old Tappan at Teaneck in the North 1, Group 3 girls basketball final. Old Tappan celebrates defeating Teaneck.
Mar 7, 2026; Teaneck, NJ, USA; Old Tappan at Teaneck in the North 1, Group 3 girls basketball final. Old Tappan celebrates defeating Teaneck.
Mar 7, 2026; Teaneck, NJ, USA; Old Tappan at Teaneck in the North 1, Group 3 girls basketball final. OT #3 Sienna Drullinsky.
Mar 7, 2026; Teaneck, NJ, USA; Old Tappan at Teaneck in the North 1, Group 3 girls basketball final. T #4 Jill Carter and OT #10 Nina Caunedo.
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See photos as Old Tappan defeats Teaneck in girls basketball final
Mar 7, 2026; Teaneck, NJ, USA; Old Tappan at Teaneck in the North 1, Group 3 girls basketball final. Old Tappan celebrates defeating Teaneck.
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See photos as Old Tappan defeats Teaneck in girls basketball final
Mar 7, 2026; Teaneck, NJ, USA; Old Tappan at Teaneck in the North 1, Group 3 girls basketball final. Old Tappan celebrates defeating Teaneck.
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See photos as Old Tappan defeats Teaneck in girls basketball final
Mar 7, 2026; Teaneck, NJ, USA; Old Tappan at Teaneck in the North 1, Group 3 girls basketball final. Old Tappan celebrates defeating Teaneck.
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See photos as Old Tappan defeats Teaneck in girls basketball final
Mar 7, 2026; Teaneck, NJ, USA; Old Tappan at Teaneck in the North 1, Group 3 girls basketball final. Old Tappan celebrates defeating Teaneck.
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See photos as Old Tappan defeats Teaneck in girls basketball final
Mar 7, 2026; Teaneck, NJ, USA; Old Tappan at Teaneck in the North 1, Group 3 girls basketball final. Old Tappan celebrates defeating Teaneck.
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See photos as Old Tappan defeats Teaneck in girls basketball final
Mar 7, 2026; Teaneck, NJ, USA; Old Tappan at Teaneck in the North 1, Group 3 girls basketball final. Old Tappan celebrates defeating Teaneck.
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See photos as Old Tappan defeats Teaneck in girls basketball final
Mar 7, 2026; Teaneck, NJ, USA; Old Tappan at Teaneck in the North 1, Group 3 girls basketball final. Old Tappan celebrates defeating Teaneck.
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See photos as Old Tappan defeats Teaneck in girls basketball final
Mar 7, 2026; Teaneck, NJ, USA; Old Tappan at Teaneck in the North 1, Group 3 girls basketball final. Old Tappan celebrates defeating Teaneck.
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See photos as Old Tappan defeats Teaneck in girls basketball final
Mar 7, 2026; Teaneck, NJ, USA; Old Tappan at Teaneck in the North 1, Group 3 girls basketball final. OT #3 Sienna Drullinsky.
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See photos as Old Tappan defeats Teaneck in girls basketball final
Mar 7, 2026; Teaneck, NJ, USA; Old Tappan at Teaneck in the North 1, Group 3 girls basketball final. T #4 Jill Carter and OT #10 Nina Caunedo.
EDISON − New Jersey, start installing shot clocks.
At the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association full membership meeting May 4, a ballot measures to introduce shot clocks for high school basketball beginning in the 2027-28 season passed by a 170-166 count.
Thirty-two states have adopted a 35-second shot clock for high school basketball, and New Jersey will now be joining them.
A similar ballot measure to add a shot clock for high school lacrosse failed to pass. The lacrosse proposal had 166 no votes to 149 yes votes with 21 abstentions.
Ballots to allow for tri-ops (three schools feeding into one team) in the nascent sport of girls wrestling and for the full sanctioning of girls flag football starting in spring of 2027 each passed by a wide margin.
To pass, each needed a majority vote of the attendees.
Check back soon for more.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: NJ high school basketball shot clocks coming soon
Q&A
What is the new rule for New Jersey high school basketball?
New Jersey high school basketball will now use a shot clock during games.
Why was the shot clock rule implemented in NJ high school basketball?
The shot clock rule was implemented to enhance the pace of the game and improve overall gameplay.
When will the shot clock be introduced in NJ high school basketball?
The shot clock will be introduced starting in the 2026 season.
How did the vote for the shot clock in NJ high school basketball come about?
The decision for the shot clock was made following a surprising vote by the state's basketball governing body.
