A typical high school basketball game lasts for about 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on factors like timeouts, fouls, and halftime. The game is divided into two halves, each lasting 16 minutes (in most states, though some may play quarters). Halftime usually lasts around 10-15 minutes.
Here’s a general breakdown:
1. Regulation Time:
– Two halves of 16 minutes each (for most high school games in the U.S.)
– Or four quarters of 8 minutes each (in some states or specific leagues).
2. Halftime:
– 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Overtime (if the game is tied at the end of regulation):
– Typically 4-minute overtime periods.
Other factors that can extend the game time include timeouts, fouls, and stoppages in play.
