MHSA votes to add basketball shot clock and sanctioned baseball

At its annual winter meeting on Monday, MHSA approved a proposal to utilize shot clocks for high school basketball.

Shot clocks will be installed following the current basketball season and will be in use by next season. According to the proposal, MHSA notes four benefits of utilizing shot clocks:

• A shot clock would stop stalling in games and require teams to improve game management and strategy.

• The faster pace of the game would encourage player development and improvement.

• The quicker pace would improve the game experience for fans.

• Using a shot clock would better prepare student-ath...