Block/charge among NCAA men’s basketball rule changes

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel sought to clarify one of the most controversial calls for an official by changing the definition of a block/charge as part of a slew of rule changes for the 2023-2024 men’s basketball season.

A defender will have to be in position to draw a charge when an offensive player plants a foot to go airborne to attempt a field goal. If the defender arrives after the offensive player plants a foot to launch toward the basket, officials are instructed to call a block when there is contact between two players.