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how long is a college basketball game

The standard duration of a college basketball game is 40 minutes, and the game is played in four quarters of 10 minutes each. The rules are as follows:

Game Time: Each game consists of four quarters of 10 minutes each. There will be a 2-minute break between the first and second quarters and between the third and fourth quarters, and a 5-minute halftime break.

Timeout rules: No stoppage of the clock for the first three quarters and two minutes to turn on the stoppage clock for the last quarter. Each team is allowed to request two time-outs during the first half and three time-outs of one minute each during the second half.

Substitution rule: Substitutions are allowed during the game, but each team is not allowed to make more than five substitutions at most, and the referee must be notified when substitutions are made.

Fouls: In the event of a foul, the opposing team will receive a free throw. Fouls include personal fouls, technical fouls and malicious fouls.

These rules ensure a fair and competitive game, while providing an exciting game experience for spectators.

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