religious system revealed by Muhammad, 1818, from Arabic islam, literally submission (to the will of God), from root of aslama he resigned, he surrendered, he submitted, causative conjunction of salima he was safe, and related to salam peace..
Games are played in four quarters of 10 (FIBA) or 12 minutes (NBA). College men's games use two 20-minute halves, college women's games use 10-minute quarters, and United States high school varsity games use 8 minute quarters.
Three Second Violation. Officials will probably agree that the most misunderstood rule by fans is the beloved 3-seconds in the lane. That being said, there are few rules in basketball demanding the understanding of the intent of the rule than the 3-second rule does. As officials, we need to be patient with the 3 second call and make sure that it is an appropriate call when we blow the whistle.