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Here are the new rule changes being implemented for this year's NIT, which will affect Texas and TCU
By Trenton Daeschner , Texas Longhorns blogger
Contact Trenton Daeschner on Twitter: @TrentDaeschner
The Texas Longhorns and TCU Horned Frogs will encounter some rather unique rule changes in this year's NIT, including a lengthened 3-point line, widened lane and adjustments regarding team fouls.
The new rule changes are being implemented for experimental purposes and will only be used for the NIT tournament.
"We'll have to quickly adjust to that as a team," Texas coach Shaka Smart said Sunday night when asked about the new rules. "It's different with the lane being wider, the 3-point line being further out. It just so happens we're playing one of the best shooting teams in the country. ... So that's going to be a challenge, but that's why they do it in the NIT -- to see how teams adjust to it and see what it looks like. So for our team, tomorrow in practice, we will practice with those rules and get the guys acclimated, and then I think there will be an adjustment process even during the game."
Read more at https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/co...s-implemented-years-nit-will-affect-texas-tcu
By Trenton Daeschner , Texas Longhorns blogger
Contact Trenton Daeschner on Twitter: @TrentDaeschner
The Texas Longhorns and TCU Horned Frogs will encounter some rather unique rule changes in this year's NIT, including a lengthened 3-point line, widened lane and adjustments regarding team fouls.
The new rule changes are being implemented for experimental purposes and will only be used for the NIT tournament.
"We'll have to quickly adjust to that as a team," Texas coach Shaka Smart said Sunday night when asked about the new rules. "It's different with the lane being wider, the 3-point line being further out. It just so happens we're playing one of the best shooting teams in the country. ... So that's going to be a challenge, but that's why they do it in the NIT -- to see how teams adjust to it and see what it looks like. So for our team, tomorrow in practice, we will practice with those rules and get the guys acclimated, and then I think there will be an adjustment process even during the game."
Read more at https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/co...s-implemented-years-nit-will-affect-texas-tcu