No major rules changes recommended

The Men’s Basketball Rules Committee, which met recently, did not recommend any major rules changes for the 2008-09 season, the NCAA announced on Monday.

The only change mentioned in a news release was a tweak to goaltending. A ball that hits the backboard above the basket cannot be touched, or it will be goal tend.

Any change must be approved by the Playing Rules Oversight Panel, which will meet by conference call June 5.

The Rules Committee considered instituting a block-charge arc near the basket like the NBA has and widening the lane. Both ideas were tabled.

Points of emphasis will be on illegal contact on screens, palming, bench decorum and the coaches’ box.