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NCAA

Basketball (NCAA Women)

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Season2025-26 NCAA Women's Basketball Rules Book (four-quarter format, 30-second shot clock, per-quarter bonus framework)

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Basketball

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Season2026 Official WNBA Rule Book

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Flagrant Fouls

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NCAA

Flagrant 1: excessive contact not directed at head/neck — 2 FT + possession; remains in game; Flagrant 2: dangerous or intentional contact, head/neck contact — 2 FT + possession + ejection; Replay review confirms flagrant fouls

WNBA

Flagrant Foul 1 (unnecessary contact): Contact that is unnecessary but not excessive. Penalty: 2 free throws and possession for the offended team. The play is reviewable by the officials and the Replay Center.; Flagrant Foul 2 (unnecessary and excessive contact): Contact that is both unnecessary ...

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Personal Fouls

Section 2: Equipment

Section 3: Playing Area

Section 4: Players & Officials

Section 5: Rules of Play

Section 6: Scoring

Section 7: Violations & Penalties

Section 8: Safety Considerations

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