UIL approves high school basketball shot clock beginning in 2028-29
The implementation of a shot clock will begin with Class 6A and 5A high schools in the 2028-29 school year.
The University Interscholastic League (UIL) has approved a plan to implement a shot clock in Texas high school basketball, with the implementation set to begin in the 2028-29 school year. The 35-second shot clock will initially be adopted by schools in the 6A and 5A classifications before being phased into lower classifications over subsequent years.
Schools will be required to use the shot clock for all varsity contests, including preseason and postseason games, while sub-varsity teams may use it in non-district games and invitational tournaments with DEC approval. The plan has received support from a majority of Texas high school coaches, with 66% of boys head coaches and 57% of girls head coaches in favor of its implementation.
The UIL's proposal will now require final approval from Texas Commissioner of Education Mike Morath. Should the Commissioner approve the plan, the shot clock will officially be in use for 6A and 5A schools on August 1, 2028.
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