Should replays in College basketball be limited or regulated in some way?

[tom 48]

What was expected to be at most a two-hour game, dragged on for near three with the stoppages. UConn’s heartbreaking 69-68 loss wasn’t just a blow to their record—it was a reminder of how replay reviews aren’t getting all the nods.

Keith Taylor, an award-winning journalist, summed it on X: “There is no way a college basketball game should take almost 3 hours to complete. Replays are destroying the game.” His tweet echoed the sentiment of fans nationwide, who watched UConn’s dramatic collapse unfold.

The review replays in basketball, however, have long been a concern. In 2021, during a game between Wisconsin and Iowa, the final minute was reportedly dragged to 20 minutes. Colorado Coach Tad Boyle had spoken up, saying that the way a replay is handled needs to be changed.

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[Omar]

I thought the only reviewed potential flagrant fouls outside of the final 2 minutes in each half?

 

[tom 48]

I thought the only reviewed potential flagrant fouls outside of the final 2 minutes in each half?

From the article:

The problem with the replay review system is how it is operated. The last two-minute review system was introduced to help the refs spot “clear and obvious” but if it takes more than 5 minutes to make that decision. Can we really say it was clear and obvious?

Just last year, the NCAA introduced an expanded video replay review that would allow officials to determine if a player’s foot was inbounds on a made shot before the clock expired.

 

[14Red]

The ends of games are ridiculous to watch because of all the stoppages. And just wait, some of you knuckleheads will be calling for high schools to have replay just like you want shot clocks.

When college games are back to back, we are routinely 6-7-8 minutes into the next game before we finally get to switch over. A 2 hour college basketball game is unheard of anymore.

 

[14Red]

Isn't it funny how money talks? Have you noticed with the conference tournaments, where games are packed one after another all day, the reviews are alot quicker than earlier this year. One review last night took 2 seconds. By the time the officals get to the scorers table and declar a review, the TV replays already have it solved. Boom!