What did the PIAA decide?
| Shot clock | 35 seconds |
|---|---|
| From | 2028-29 |
| Who | Varsity and JV, boys and girls. |
In December 2025 the PIAA board passed the third and final reading of a 35-second shot clock for varsity and junior varsity boys and girls basketball, starting in the 2028-29 season.
The long lead time gives schools room to raise money for the clocks. Pennsylvania is one of the few states where JV is included, so a school needs clocks for more games, and often more gyms.
Where a free screen shot clock fits
Varsity games need an installed shot clock that your state association approves. A screen in the browser does not replace that, and we do not claim it does.
Where it helps is everything around those games. Practice at 35 seconds this season, so players know the clock before it counts. Run JV, freshman, middle school, summer league and youth games with a clock where your league allows one. Put a screen at each end of a second gym that has no clocks. Free, no install, and the phone is the remote.
More about the high school clock: 35-second shot clock for high school basketball. Pro adds a game clock, score and drill mode.
Questions
Does the Pennsylvania shot clock include JV?
Yes. The PIAA decision covers varsity and JV, boys and girls, from 2028-29.
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Other states
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