Entering the Spring Season, Hoop Group looks to implement a new format for its overtime rule resembling the Elam Ending. Originating in The Tournament, several organizations have adopted the Elam Ending, most notably the NBA All-Star game. As a member of the TBT board, Hoop Group President Rob Kennedy brings the excitement created around TBT to grassroots basketball.

As the Basketball Director for TBT, we've seen first hand how the Elam Ending has revolutionized basketball. The interest surrounding this year's All-Star game and LeBron's walk off winner just further validates the excitement created by the Elam Ending. - Rob Kennedy, Hoop Group President

ELAM ENDING OVERTIME FORMAT

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BOYS HIGH SCHOOL

At the start of Overtime, 5 points will be added to the score at the end of regulation to create the "target score". Every overtime is guaranteed to end on a make. The clock will be turned off and overtime will last until a team reaches the established target score.

EXAMPLE

• Regulation time ends in a 75-75 tie
• +5 points to set the target score at 80 points (75+5)
• Begin overtime with the clock off
• First team to 80+ points wins overtime

NXT GENERATION

At the start of Overtime, 4 points will be added to the score at the end of regulation to create the "target score". Every overtime is guaranteed to end on a make. The clock will be turned off and overtime will last until a team reaches the established target score.

EXAMPLE

• Regulation time ends in a 62-62 tie
• +4 points to set the target score at 66 points (62+4)
• Begin overtime with the clock off
• First team to 66+ points wins overtime