High school basketball games typically last around 1.5 to 2 hours. This includes the following:
1. Regulation time: Most high school games are played in four quarters, each lasting 8 minutes. This adds up to 32 minutes of actual playing time.
2. Halftime: There is usually a 10-15 minute break between the second and third quarters.
3. Timeouts and stoppages: Each team is allowed several timeouts during the game, and there are also stoppages for fouls, free throws, and other events, which can extend the overall game time.
4. Overtime: If the game is tied at the end of regulation, overtime periods of 4 minutes each are played, which can further extend the length of the game.
The total duration can vary depending on factors like game pace, timeouts, and referee reviews, but 1.5 to 2 hours is typical.
