FIBA - Article - 9.1
FIBA - Article - 9.1
Heading: Start and end of quarter, overtime or the game
"The first quarter starts when the ball leaves the hand(s) of the crew chief on the toss for the jump ball in the centre circle."
RCA Explanation
RCA Explanation
Source & Governing Body Reference
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