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Why People Get This Wrong

People often assume that a foul out means getting immediately ejected from the game just for 5 personal fouls, forgetting that they have to be committed consecutively in play before you get sent off. The confusion arises because they mix up the immediate ejection aspect with the accumulation of 5 fouls leading to a technical foul and then an automatic ejection after a delay of game warning.

Why People Get This Wrong

People often assume that other violations in basketball are just about players running with the ball or touching it twice, forgetting that there's also goaltending (when a defender illegally stays in front of an opponent who has gained control of the ball) and basket interference (when a player touches the ball while it’s in the air above the rim), which can be more nuanced and confusing.

Why People Get This Wrong

People often assume that the concussion protocol in women's basketball is less strict than in men's simply because it mirrors NCAA men's rules. However, the real confusion arises because the graduated return-to-play process for concussions is actually more stringent and detailed in women’s basketball guidelines to ensure safer play, despite using similar removal authority structures.

Why People Get This Wrong

People often think that a technical foul is just about cursing or taunting, so they argue whether every instance of profanity or bad language should result in a tech foul. Actually, the confusion arises because this rule specifically targets unsportsmanlike conduct like arguing with officials or deliberately interfering with players during play, not all instances of verbal abuse.

Why People Get This Wrong

People often assume that mouthguards are optional for women's basketball just because they're recommended, forgetting that wearing one is a mandatory safety measure enforced by the NCAA. Meanwhile, some players or coaches might misunderstand the jewelry rule as allowing all forms of religious headwear, not realizing it only permits exceptions under specific religious exemptions.

Why People Get This Wrong

People often assume that mouthguards are only recommended for protection and don't realize they're required by NCAA rules, leading to misunderstandings about their necessity. Meanwhile, jewelry exemptions can be tricky as players might not understand how strictly "religious-exemption framework" is applied, potentially sparking debates on what qualifies as a religious item.

Why People Get This Wrong

People often assume that unlimited substitutions mean they can substitute whenever they want during a game, which isn't correct. The rule specifically states substitutions are allowed only at dead-ball stoppages on the scorer's signal, so players can't just come in and out of the game whenever they feel like it; there must be a proper timing dictated by the game clock.

Why People Get This Wrong

People often assume that unlimited substitutions mean they can go crazy with subbing whenever they want, which leads to arguments about when exactly a dead-ball situation occurs for substitution purposes in basketball games. The confusion arises because this rule only applies at official stoppages like timeouts or halftime, not during live play breaks between plays.

Why People Get This Wrong

People often assume that mouthguards are only for protection against teeth damage, not as a way to prevent concussions, leading to misunderstandings about why they're recommended in basketball. Meanwhile, others argue that jewelry exemptions should be more inclusive and cover all forms of religious attire rather than just specific items like headbands or necklaces.

Why People Get This Wrong

People often assume that the shot clock resets only after a possession change or an offensive rebound, forgetting about the last two minutes of each quarter where it automatically restarts regardless of what happened in those final seconds. This oversight leads to confusion and disputes over when the 30-second shot clock actually starts ticking again.