I'm a major basketball fan and was wondering about something. How long are most college basketball games? Do they last longer than high school ones?
College basketball games typically last around 2 hours, although the exact length can vary depending on several factors such as the number of timeouts, fouls, and overtime sessions. This time frame includes halftime, which in college games lasts 20 minutes, compared to high school games which have a 10-minute halftime.
The actual playtime in a college basketball game is also longer than in high school. In college, the game is divided into two halves each lasting 20 minutes, making for a total of 40 minutes of playtime. High school games, on the other hand, are usually divided into four quarters of 8 minutes each, leading to 32 minutes of total play time.
So yes, college basketball games do generally last longer than high school ones from both a playtime and total duration perspective. Enjoy watching your games!
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