PIAA To Add :35 Second Shot Clock Beginning in the 2028

SCRANTON, Pa. — Pennsylvania joins 32 other states that have implemented the shot clock rule in high school basketball.

The PIAA recently approved a 35-second shot clock for all boys' and girls' varsity and junior varsity basketball games starting in the 2028-2029 season.

The timing gives schools a chance to purchase equipment needed and train officials for the long-debated rule change.

“Honestly, I was excited. I think it's great for our game. I think we're at this time now where basketball is going as a whole, I think it's time that we move forward and we update our game,” said Hasiin Dixon, West Scranton’s boys’ varsity basketball coach.

PA joins 32 other states that have implemented the shot clock rule in high school competition.

The PIAA board of directors unanimously passed the