The Missouri State High School Activities Association is taking the first step towards a shot clock for high school basketball.
On Wednesday, MSHSAA officials announced the approval of a 35-second shot clock, but it is limited to regular season tournament and shootouts.
It is also only approved for boys and girls basketball at the varsity level.
A shot clock operator will be chosen to run it, and that will be the lone responsibility of that person.
The use of the shot clock will not be permitted for normal regular season games, or during the postseason. At least for this season.
The state of Missouri is now the 28th state to implement some form of shot-clock at the high school level.
