3-second violation started. Coaches allowed to talk to players during timeouts. Free throw lane widened to 12 feet. Free throw on first six common fouls of a half on each team is eliminated. Freshman made eligible for varsity play.
Refs can call fouls away from the ball.
All fouls assessed to a team s bench are credited to the coach. NCAA tournament s third-place game abandoned. 5-second closely guarded play is changed from a jump ball to a turnover. Coaching box is introduced. Two free throws awarded with a team s 10th personal foul of the half.