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The maximum time limit of the shot clock varies by level of play and league: The National Basketball Association has had a 24-second limit since first introducing the clock in the 1950s; and college basketball for both men and women has a 30-second limit.
Exciting news for time keeping enthusiasts. The NBA is set to debut a fancy new system that integrates game clocks, 24-second and full timeouts. The new state-of-the-art shot clock and integrated timing system will be unveiled in Las Vegas this week during Summer League. Per the AP: