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how long are college basketball games

The standard duration of a college basketball game is usually 40 minutes, with a 20-minute half and a 15-minute halftime. In addition, some games may be played in 15-minute quarters for a total of 60 minutes with a 15-minute intermission.

Playing Rules and Rest Periods

FIBA rules: 10 minutes per quarter, 40 minutes in total, 2 minutes rest between quarters, 15 minutes rest between the first and second halves.

NBA rules: 12 minutes per quarter, 48 minutes for the whole game, with a 15-minute halftime break.

Other formats: Some games may be played in 15-minute quarters for a total of 60 minutes with a 15-minute halftime break.

Overtime Rules

If the game is still tied at the end of four periods, overtime is required to determine the winner. Overtime is usually five minutes long. If the game is not tied after five minutes, the game continues to the next overtime period until one team scores more points than the other.

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