Missouri is now on the clock - or at least, possibly on the shot clock.

In a release to administrators and head coaches, MSHSAA announced its June approval of allowance for the 35-second shot clock to be used in boys and girls basketball in regular season varsity tournaments and varsity shootout-style events involving MSHSAA member schools with prior approval.

Among the guidelines to have a shot clock used are:

    Shot clocks must be PERMANENTLYmounted and installed.
    •    All games must be officiated by a 3-person crew.
    •    Upon approval, all participating schools and officials must be notified and provided this document, which includes the guidelines for the use of the shot clock.
    •    The shot clock must be operated by a dedicated individual at the score table. Shot clock operators may not have another responsibility during the game.
    •    Shootout style format must have a minimum of eight participating teams and four total games played on one day.

Events requesting approval must be submitted at least 10 days prior to the event to MSHSAA. 

Note: 810 Varsity look to have shot clocks at host sites with shot clocks at the schools, for the 810 Varsity Showcases in 2024-25