June 15, 2015 by Megan Beissner
Earlier this month the NCAA released updated rules for the upcoming season of men’s basketball. Among the most important changes are a shorter shot clock (30 seconds rather than 35) and more restrictions on timeouts. How will the new rule changes enforced by the NCAA affect ACC basketball in particular?
For teams who are particularly stringent on defense, these changes will only make it more difficult for their opponents to find a way to score. The obvious team to mention here is Virginia. The Cavaliers rely heavily on their ability to suffocate other teams while playing defense.