J.D. Collins NCAA National Coordinator of Men's Basketball Officiating joins us to discuss this year's six areas of emphasis related to "freedom of movement." They are:

Hand checking/body bumping the ball-handler
Screening
Freedom of movement for cutters
Offense-initiated contact on legal defenders
Physical post play
Rebounding

For more information, check out these links:

USA Today (November 30, 2016) - College Basketball Rules Will Again Emphasize Reducing Physicality

USA Today (May 5, 2015) - J.D. Collins Named Coordinator of College Basketball Officiating

For another great podcast interview with J.D., check out:

37 the Podcast - S2 Ep 18: J.D. Collins – Leading from NCAA Officiating and Conflict

 

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