If the season ended today, he said, Tech would have a bye in the first round. They are 9-9 on the year, have three of their next four games at home, and many of the players are playing very well. Coach Stokes said that he wants the players to continue with their effort, and that it was important for the players to know what their chances are for the remainder of the season. He said that Dennis Mims is playing very well, and that the guards can be credited with some of that, as they have gotten him the ball in positions in which he could be effective. They will undoubtedly battle for playing time, but that s a good thing.
Competition is important to maintain the players intensity.
Currently, officials can t consult video replay to determine whether or not a shot was taken before the end of the game. With this new rule, this will be allowed at the end of regulation and all overtime periods. This rule change was prompted by two recent situations in which this was a factor.