Hs ML MEY) Baskethall Coaches MARCH 24 and 25, 1944 MP7 [Oe CO REPORT of CONFERENCE OF National Asseciation of Bashetlall Coaches MARCH 24 and 25, 1944 New York City OFFICERS 1943-1944 E. A. KeL_LeHER, President Fordham University, New York, New York Epwarp J. Hickox, First Vice-President Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts W. H. Browne, Second Vice-President University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska MarsHa.v Diesoip, Third Vice-President Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota VaL. LENTZ, Secretary-Treasurer United States Military Academy, West Point, New York WILLIAM CHANDLER, Bulletin Editor Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin BOARD OF DIRECTORS Newson Norcren, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois Everett Dean, Stanford University, Stanford University, California Forrest Cox, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado | Biair GULLION, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York Howarp Hopson, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon’ .- EDITORIAL STAFF WIiLiAM CHANDLER, Editor-in-Chief Dist.1: Frank Keaney, Rhode Island Dist. 4: Doug Mills, Univ. of Illinois State College B. F. Van Alstyne, Michigan Dist.2: Joe Lapchick, St. John’s Univer- State College sity, Brooklyn, New York ¢ W. V. Slyker, Evansville College Neil Cohalan, Manhattan College Dist.5: George Edwards, University of L. W. Jourdet, Univ. of Penn. Missouri Dist. 3: William Lange, North Carolina Edgar S. Hickey, Creighton Univ. University Dist. 6: Buster Brannon, Rice Institute John Burr, Howard University Dist. 7: Vadal Peterson, Univ. of Utah Dist.8: A. T. Gill, Oregon State College MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE A. F, Hay.ettr, Doane College, Chairman Dist.1: Edward C. Roundy, Colby Col. Dist.5: W. A. Herington, Culver- Dist. 2: William J. Ferguson, St. Joseph’s Stockton College College, Philadelphia Dist. 6: Jack Gray, Univ. of Texas Dist.3: H. G. Crisp, Univ. of Alabama Dist. 7: Vadal Peterson, Univ. of Utah William Lange, University of Dist. 8: C. S. Edmundson, University of North Carolina Washington Dist. 4: Lloyd Brazil, Detroit University W. Rip Van Winkle, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio BASKETBALL RULES COMMITTEE LeonarD SAcus, Loyola University of Chicago, Chairman Dist. 1: Don White, Univ. of Connecticut Dist.4: A. J. Robertson, Bradley Tech. Dale Lash, Wesleyan University George Keogan, University of Dist.2: J. D. Lawther, Pennsylvania Notre Dame State College Ward Lambert, Purdue Univ. Dist. 3: Howard Cann, New York Univ. John Mauer, Univ. of Tennessee Roy Mundorff, Georgia Tech. Ray Hanson, Macomb Teachers College Paul D. Hinkle, Butler Univ. BASKETBALL RULES COMMITTEE (Continued) Dist. 5: A. J. McDonald, So. W. Mo. Dist. 7: G. P. Dahlberg, University of Stake e: Montana Dist. 6: Harry Rabenhorst, Louisiana Dist. 8: C. S. Edmundson, University of State University Washington Sam Barry, Univ. of So. Calif. AT LARGE Nat Holman, City College, N. Y. Herbert Read, Western State Teachers Ed Hickey, Creighton University College, Kalamazoo, Michigan CONVENTION COMMITTEE GEORGE Epwarps, Missouri University, Chairman Forrest C. Allen, Kansas University Reave Peters, Kansas City, Missouri E. S. Liston, Baker University RESEARCH COMMITTEE Bair GULLION, Cornell University, Chairman David MacMillan, Univ. of Minnesota John B. Friel, Washington State College H. W. Read, Western State Teachers Col. Frank Keaney, Rhode Island State College Frank C. Cappon, Princeton University A. J. Lewandowski, Univ. of Nebraska Leonard Sachs, Loyola University, Chicago VISUAL INTERPRETATION COMMITTEE Haroip E. Foster, University of Wisconsin, Chairman Clair Bee, Long Island University Everett Dean, Stanford University W. Jj. Trautwein, Ohio University H. A. Hobson, University of Oregon E. M. Cameron, Duke University HIGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE Joun Jacosi, Minneapolis North High School, Minnesota, Chairman F. Roy Nuttall, Columbia High School, I. J. Dickstein, J. Monroe High School, South Orange, New Jersey New York City Reave Peters, Northeast High School, Harry Rice, Fargo, North Dakota Kansas City, Missouri Robert S. Gibb, Crete, Nebraska COACHING ETHICS COMMITTEE Bruce Drake, Oklahoma University, Chairman Jack ‘oni Loyola University, New Guy O. Penwell, Milwaukee State Orleans, Louisiana Teachers Wm. J. Ferguson, St. Joseph College, Tom Scott, Warrensburg Teachers, Mo. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania A. J. Lewandowski, Univ. of Nebraska N. H. Ertell, Wayne University, Detroit, Michigan OFFICIALS COMMITTEE Apo.pu Rupp, University of Kentucky, Chairman C. M. Reiley, St. Bonaventure E. S. Liston, Baker University John J. Gallagher, Niagara University H. Lee Prather, Louisiana State Normal Henry Iba, Oklahoma A and M College C. M. Price, University of California TOURNAMENT AND OLYMPIC COMMITTEE Haroip G. OLsEN, Ohio State University, Chairman PRESS COMMITTEE Jack FrieL, Washington State College, Pullman, Washington, Chairman Nat Holman, City College of New York Wilbur Johns, U. C. L, A. Nelson Norgren, University of Chicago Robert N. Kinnan, Washington University A. C. Lonborg, Northwestern University CONVENTION DISPLAYS COMMITTEE Va. Lentz, United States Military Academy 3 COPY OF OFFICIAL CALL FOR MEETINGS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BASKETBALL COACHES President Kelleher Calls Conferences and Executive Committee Meetings March 24-25-26, 1944 Hotel Belvedere (Across 49th Street from The Garden) During the National Collegiate A. A. and the finals of the Invitation Tournaments at Madison Square Garden, New York City Because of wartime restrictions, we are asked not to hold our annual con- vention. Instead we are holding our conferences and executive committee meetings as we did in 1943. We urge every member who can make the trip to New York without overburdening transportation facilities to attend and to take part in the discussions. It seems imperative that the coaches, who can, should meet this year bringing with them the thoughts and feelings of their associates in the various areas. The Rules Committee is having full sessions Monday and Tuesday fol- lowing our meetings, and we must send to them a full and clear statement of our problems and our suggested solutions. IN PARTICULAR, IT IS IMPERA- TIVE THAT EVERY OFFICER OF THE ASSOCIATION ATTEND AND EVERY CHAIR- MAN OF A COMMITTEE; ALSO EVERY MEMBER WHO HAS HELD OFFICE OR BEEN CHAIRMAN OF A COMMITTEE. We must plan for the immediate future as well as for this postwar period. “INFORMATION PLEASE” At the Hotel Belvedere there will be a ‘Headquarters’ room where you may get information, meet your friends, argue about basketball, and know you are among friends. At the conferences, reports will be heard from various committee chair- men and from those having special assignments. HERBERT W. READ, repre- senting both the Research and the Rules sections, will make a full report on his questionnaire and will preside over the Rules discussion period. BRUCE Drake will present a special report on “goal tenders.” ADOLPH RUPP (whose team is in the Invitation Tournament) is Chairman of the Officials’ Committee. HaroLtp OLSEN (whose team is in the N. C. A. A. Tourna- ment) is Chairman of the Tournament Committee. BiLL CHANDLER is Bulletin Editor and should tell us about that “Penalty Box’ experiment. The N. C. A. A. promises to furnish gratis one ticket for Friday and Saturday nights to each member in good standing of the Coaches Association who attends the conferences. The Invitation Tournament Committee will provide a ticket for the Sunday night finals, but it may not be gratis. 4 The luncheon Monday is given by Ned Irish and the Writers’ Associa- tion. The high school games Saturday afternoon in the Garden will be open to the coaches. n.B. a) Hotel accommodations in New York City are crowded. Make your own reservations, and make them early. b) We need to know whether you plan to come. Check and mail the enclosed postal card immediately. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BASKETBALL COACHES PRE-CONFERENCE MAILING THE AGENDA Fripay, Marcu 24 2.00 P.M. Conference of members of the National Basketball Coaches’ Association. Reports and discussions. 8.0c0p.m. N.C. A. A. Tournament, Eastern Section, first round. SATURDAY, MARCH 25 10.00 A.M. Conference; full discussion of rules, problems, and sugges- tions; H. W. Read presiding. 2.30 P.M. Interscholastic basketball games at the Garden. 8.c0op.m. N.C. A. A. Tournament, Eastern Section, final round. SuNpay, Marcu 26 2.00 P.M. Executive Committee officers, Chairmen of Committees, and former presidents. 8.00 P.M. Invitation tournament finals. Monpay, Marcu 27 1.00 P.M. Ned Irish invites the coaches as guests to the Writers’ lunch- eon — place to be announced. Tuespay, Marcu 28 8.0cop.m. N.C. A. A. Tournament Finals, Eastern vs. Western. The Invitation Tournament dates are March 16, 20, 22, and 26. _ The games between winners of Invitations and N. C. A. A. Tournaments at the Garden will be played for the Red Cross Fund, Thursday, March 30. 5 PRE-CONFERENCE MEETINGS The 1944 Conference of Basketball Coaches was the nearest to a conven- tion we could have under government rulings. President Kelleher called for a meeting of officers, directors and chairmen of committees. He sent out an invitation to all member coaches who could be in New York City at that time to meet with those summoned in a series of conferences extending from Thursday, March 23, to Tuesday, March 28, inclusive. The list of those attending some one or more of these conferences is included in this report with short comment thereon. Also there is included a list of those coaches who could not be present but who did send materials, comments and greetings. All of these were an aid and encouragement. On Thursday morning, President Kelleher held the first conference with his official associates carrying on through lunch and throughout the afternoon. These meetings were primarily for the purpose of setting up policies and procedures to be followed in the enlarged conferences of the next two days. The activities of the year past and projected activities of the year ahead were discussed rather fully. The difficulties of carrying on with half the officer personnel in service and a third of the membership also in service were care- fully surveyed. It was decided to continue in as nearly a usual way as possi- ble. It seemed imperative that the men in service should not, because of that, lose their positions in officer progression in the Association. New chairmen and members of committees might be appointed in order to keep activities on the move. A general survey was made of the 1943-44 appointees and of the available men for 1944-45 and lists set up from which to work. . The matter of the Bulletin was seriously studied and discussed and some suggestions made that seemed to have value. The matter of dues was brought up and decision again given that one payment for the “duration” was sufficient for civilian members and from those in service no dues were desired. The agenda decided upon followed, in general, the one sent to the mem- bers — a copy of which is included. Friday at 10.00 a.m. the meeting opened at the Belvedere Hotel for registration, information and greeting of friends. One or two pieces of basketball equipment were on exhibition. The first full meeting opened at 2.30 p.m. on Friday. The reports of that meeting and of succeeding ones are included herein and were made by Howard A. Hobson who kindly consented to assist the harassed Secretary- Treasurer who had too many duties ‘for one man to perform. ORE LTE COACHES’ MEETING NATIONAL BASKETBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION Hotel Belvedere, March 24, 1944, 2.30 p. m. MEMBERS PRESENT: See list at end. Meetinc CaLLep TO ORDER by President Ed. Kelleher. ANNOUNCEMENTS: I. This is not a convention, merely a conference, with over 50 present, and all sections of the country represented. Tickets for tournament games are available for members — Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday — not for new members — check in with Bruce Drake at the registration table. High school games are held Saturday afternoon. Coaches are invited. Monday, 12.45 Toot Shores, 51 W. 51 Street. All coaches are invited for Luncheon. Press: Announcement to be made for man contribut- ing most to basketball. Award for 1943-44. REporRTS OF COMMITTEES: I. Bill Chandler, Editorial Committee: Reports that he got the material for the Bulletin and sent it to Ned Irish, who after a short time said it couldn’t be handled by him- self, and sent it back to Chandler, who has been too busy to get out the Bulletin. He says we should make definite arrangements at this meeting. Adolph Rupp, Official Committee: Reports that many of the top officials are in the Armed Forces. Hence. we have had to use inferior men but results about the same as usual. Officiating has been about the same caliber as the boys who played this year. He says the first year in the Garden, had screening called seven times, but never since then. We are getting close to- gether; the sections are getting together on this. Intersectional games help. Report on last year’s meeting, by Ed Hickox (see Hickox’s report). Visual Committee — Nat Holman — some pictures were shown. Tournament Committee, Harold Olsen: ‘He says there have been many difficulties, but committee have carried on. Travel restrictions have handicapped them somewhat but the ruling of the Pacific Coast Conference not to let teams take part hurt badly in the West. It looks like a banner financial tournament. Reports that N. C. A. A. plan of districts all having officials and these not working only for their own districts is a step in the right direction. 6. Ethics Committee, Bruce Drake: No regular report, but observations only. Ned Irish: hospitality complimented. We should all make visiting teams feel more at home. Comments on officials — we should meet with officials on interpreta- tions, bringing them close together. Says N. C. A. A. asked to take tournament and lost first year about $2500.00. Now some say partici- pants don’t get enough of the profits — suggests that now that it is paying we might have message from coaches’ group to executive board of N. C. A. A. that participating leagues take 10 per cent, since the N. C. A. A. treasury is in good shape. ApOLPH Rup? says he is in favor of this, that in Kentucky foot- ball does not help basketball; basketball has to pay, can’t enter a tournament when no money is to be made. He says Olsen has done a great job for N. C. A. A., and suggests we help him; makes a mo- tion: That coaches group ask N. C. A. A. to allot a small per cent — 10 to 20 percent. Leaves the percentage to Olsen or N. C. A. A. at present. Bruce DRaKE says can’t get best teams in N. C. A. A. because of financial set-up. Van ALSTYNE (Mich. State) raises the question as to where the tournament is to be held; this makes a difference on finances. An amendment is suggested by Rupp, that a committee be named to discuss this. —The amendment is seconded. Passed unanimously. BriLt CHANDLER says the Coaches’ Association started the tourna- ment, and should get a cut — for the Bulletin, etc. H. O1sen says the N. C. A. A. is really us, not a separate organ- ization; have given $1000 or so to Coaches Association, thus indicat- ing interest. High School Committee, Lt. Nuttall: Observations only. High school calibre of ball not as good. Travel is cut down where bus and cars were used. Eighty per cent of high school coaches are those who have been out of game a long time, or are new. Rules Committee — Research Committee — Mr. Reap: Explains the questionnaire was sent to men here and there as best he could —could not cover all coaches. He mentioned equip- ment — on research — fan shaped board — ball —to come up later. So much for research. On rules: should let no personal interest come into play in chang- ing rules. One suggestion was that all rules remain the same for the dura- tion until we could get larger group together. Since then a number of the rules committee contacted said some groups, like the high school group, think changes are necessary. We should consider necessary changes. He mentioned “insoluble” issues — that may be thought over and discussed later: 1. Zone defense. 2. 5 or 4 personal fouls: Mentions lengthened playing time; possi- bility of allowing 5 if both coaches agree or only in tournament; letting player have 4, then leave game 3 minutes — then can come back in until he makes another foul. Most think add a 5th foul. 3. Goal tending: Many feel that this should be done away with. There is a very sharp difference of opinion here. Possibilities are: No interference on downward flight. Eliminate. Coaches vote 33% for change; 67% leave as is. 4. Eliminate 3 second rule for man without ball. 15% yes; 85% no. 5. Unlimited substitution: 55% voted for; 45% against. Those “for” maintained that it would be easy to keep track of substitutions, and there would be no problems on going back in. 6. Fan shaped or Rectangular Board. This was a most troublesome question; some sections using fan. 80% voted for rectangular, claiming they had not used fan shaped board. In national rules committee, they feel college coaches have not used the other board — to give it a chance. Both for a while must stay in. 20% voted for fan shaped; said they have used it, and feel they get along with it. High school boys seem to say OK, but know no other. Just why do we want rectangular board? Think of reasons. 7. The molded ball. No comments on this problem. Report was made by Bruce Drake on Goal Tender. RECESS Bruce Drake’s Report: One would have to play against the goal tender to appreciate the need for change. 64 coaches were contacted — 58 say something should be done. First, we put in 3 sec. rule; this helped some. You earn the right to the shot, then don’t get it. Will elimination of goal tending make for better basketball? Does not have any definite solution — but should be changed: Drake’s opinion. Drake has used goal tender, but thinks it does not help game. Solutions — possibilities : 1. Award goal if touched on downward arc. 49 of 64 coaches thought this. Read list (see his list). 2. Raise basket to 12 feet (2 coaches voted for this). 3. Arc 6 ft. under basket — defensive man stays out when acting as goal tender. 4 voted for this, or A. Another suggestion says call it unsportsmanlike conduct. The survey was made of coaches that had played. Mr. DicksTEIN’s Report — on Goal Tending: Experimental Game — Tall man tapping the ball and catching it, then must pass it out—no change in defense except he must catch the ball after tapping it — says worked O. K. Britt CHANDLER ON NUMBER OF FOULS: Individual personalities must not enter in. It is poor ethics to accuse or publish along this line. He has the average of fouls called 25 years ago to the present; it has gone from 5 to 15 average per team per game. Exhibition with De Paul: His son went out at 5” to go back in with 2” — saved the game; got a great ovation — away from home. Examples of great players going out. His suggestion: Put out on four fouls for 3 min., then back in; not sure then whether to allow another foul and then out. Better than 5 fouls — increases suspense. He suggests that the timekeeper keep track on paper of names and time player going out. Roy Meyers: Substantiates Chandler’s report, that this device increases suspense; interest on part of the game.- He said that several on both sides in the last of game were out and timers got mixed up. Does not want retired player called in “Penalty Box.” Yavits — Ithaca School of Physical Education: Had to play with small number of men due to the war. Had only 5; had to play 4 or 3 in some cases. Would not have hap- pened with change in personal foul rule. ANDERSON — BOWLING GREEN: Saw Marquette-DePaul game. He agrees it added interest. What about the last 3 minutes? Suggests 5th foul allowed during the last three minutes of the game. ComMMITTEE TO Meet WitH Mr. OLSEN ON TOURNAMENT PROBLEMS: Howard A. Hobson William Chandler Adolph Rupp Frank Keaney Henry Iba Meeting to be Saturday morning at ten. ADJOURNED 10 10.00 a. m., Saturday, March 25th, 1944 The meeting was called to order by the President, Ed Kelleher. ANNOUNCEMENTS: I. 2. 3- High School Games at the Garden Saturday afternoon. Luncheon at Toot Shores, 12.45 Monday. Men in service should receive minutes of Meetings; addresses should be given to Secretary, President. Nominating Committee to report on officers for next year. Dr. H. C. Carlson, Chairman. Tony Hinkle, Hec Edmundson. RuLes — Mr. Reap: Big question is that high school coaches feel they are the dominant group due to numbers; they do not recognize experience of college coaches as they should. All petty, personal views or feelings should be kept out. Shall we change the rule is the first thing to settle, on each rule brought up. Then we'll discuss ways and means of changing. Only paid-up members are to vote. 5. 2. Shall we recommend change of the 4 personal foul rule? 32 voted yes; 3 voted no. a. Allow the fifth personal: Yes, 30. b. On 4th personal, retire player three minutes: Discussion: CHANDLER: Again mentions experimental game. jh Mi c. On 4th personal — one extra shot and ball out of bounds — retire on 5th. Three voted yes. ‘The discussion is between a and 6. Vote on & first. Man stays out if he goes out in last three minutes. Vote on b: Yes, 7. Edmundson says personal fouls in number have increased a lot; the number has levelled off somewhat during the last few years. We would not be eliminating roughness by putting in greener players, etc. Vote on a: Yes, 29. Do you believe we should adopt some rule regarding goal tending? Discussion : Henry Iga: Plea for the big boy. 14 to 16 shots a game are short — would make jumping impossible — for big man, etc. Nat HoitmMan: Something should be done — is hurting the game. Bruce Drake: Plea to make the change. Howarp A. Hosson: The rebound angle. Et Harotp ANDERSON: Something should be done (even though he has a goal tender). Dr. H. C. Cartson: Raises question of 3 sec. rule for defensive players: WituiaM J. Fercuson: Favors 6 ft. arc. Hec Epmunpson: Asks Holman about 3 sec. rule. The Vote was 37 yes; and 2 no. Ways AND MEans: a. Downward flight — around basket: Yes, 9. b. Extend 3 sec. rule to defensive team: Yes;1; c. Creating a special zone — widening lane: Yes, 13. d. Raise the baskets: Yes, 2. e. Abolish 3 sec. rule: Yes, 10. REVOTE: Downward flight: Yes, 14. 3-sec. rule: Yes, 14. Special zone: Yes, 10. DraKE: Made the motion that a, 5, and e all be submitted to the Rules Committee. This was not voted on. Unlimited Substitutions: Yes, 13; No, 21. . Make 3-sec. rule apply only to man in possession of ball: Yes, 12; No, 18. Referee can take time out when other team has ball in case of injury: Yes, 0; No, unanimous. Fan shaped board. Allow no propaganda in rules for any type of equipment: Yes, unanimous. . Experiment with boards: Yes, unanimous. . Time out on all held balls: Yes, 8; No, the rest. 12 Report or N OMINATING ComMMITTEE; was made by Dr. H. C. Cartson: President: Edward J. Hickox Vice-Presidents: moved up in usual order. *Secretary- Treasurer: Everett Dean. Board of Directors: add Kelleher and Read; release Norgren. The report of the Nominating Committee was approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Howarp A. Hosson, Secretary *Mr. Dean later informed the Executive Committee that he could not attend our meetings until after the war. Howard A. Hobson was then made Secretary- Treasurer for 1944-45. POST-CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Sunday, March 26, provided an opportunity for the new officers and Executive Committee to get together and plan for the year ahead. The various committee members were chosen and the activities to be stressed considered. Some type of bulletin was thought imperative; also some publication of basketball research as well as news was voted. It was determined that the first such publication should be the study by Dr. Carlson. The hope was expressed that through the experience with this first publica- tion we might establish policies and procedures for a series of such. Discussion also came up as to duties of officers who could not attend because of distance, new duties or membership in naval or military service. It was decided that the secretary-treasurer position needed man who could be present and who was likely to remain civilian. It was voted that if Everett Dean could not come East in 1945, Howard A. Hobson be named secretary-treasurer. Dean informed us later by mail that he would have to pass up the honor and Hobson is our secretary-treasurer. At the time of this writing he is in Europe as civilian aid in promoting basketball. “Man pro- poses but... 30 Monday, March 27, Kelleher and Hobson as a committee from the Coach- es’ Association had a conference with N. C. A. A. members of the National Rules Committee. In the afternoon Herbert Read presented to the whole National Rules group his report prepared from his work as Chairman of the Rules Committee of the National Coaches and as leader of the discussion during the Conferences. Votes of appreciation were given the two tourna- ment committees for courtesies shown Association Members in arrangements to allow them to attend games. Thanks were voted to Ned Irish and his associates for their hospitality and their efficiency in helping to make all the meetings successful and the tournament days in New York a period to be very pleasantly remembered. Thanks were voted to the Writers’ Association and Mr. Irish for the great get-together and complimentary dinner Monday. 13 March 27. One highlight of this function from our standpoint was the announcement that Oswald Tower had been named by the coaches as proper recipient for 1944 of the award presented by Metropolitan Basketball Com- mittee for outstanding service to basketball. Ed Kelleher really did a grand job in his announcement speech and left Oswald nearly speechless from sur- prise and emotion. The trophy was presented Oswald in Madison Square Garden at the final N. C. A. A. Games under proper spotlight conditions. The tournaments themselves were wonderfully interesting and presented the finest of situations for enjoyment and discussion among the coaches. Two coaches who sent in material, later to be reported on, were Lambert of Purdue University and Ackman of Concordia College. This material with other reports and comments will be included in later Bulletins. The 1944 Conferences seemed, to your acting secretary, to have been very worthwhile. Here’s hoping the war is soon over and all our membership can gather in a great convention under as inspiring and thought-provoking conditions as have surrounded us for 1944. Epwarp J. Hickox, Acting Secretary-Treasurer BRIEF TREASURER'S REPORT AS OF MARCH 15, 1944 Received from Bank at West Point — closing Acct. of Treasurer Val Lentz (in service) check ....... $2,186.22 Dues collected January to March 15, 1944........-. 68.00 $2,254.22 Money paid out: Postage: seas. baleoten cnet ewes rqewten oe - 21.00 Mimeographed: Postab:Cards ia's0: 22... jes. <3 5.50 26.50 Cash in Bank, Springfield, Mass., March 15, 1944 .......:.---- $2227.72 Epwarp J. Hickox REPORT OF SECRETARY The report of the 1943 Executive Meeting, called by President Kelleher in lieu of a convention, was sent to you some months ago. It need not be repeated here — two hundred and twenty-five copies were sent with stamps sufficient to assure delivery, forwarding, or return to sender. Only a few were returned. Acknowledgment came in personal comment or in checks for unpaid dues from some. Some idea of the present location of our member- ship was thus obtained. In February plans began to be formulated for the 1944 meeting depend- ent largely on the dates and places for the National Tournaments. When 14 these were determined, President Kelleher and the Secretary-Treasurer came together in New York with letters of suggestion from various members of the Executive Committee to make the plans definite. A week later, another meeting was held in New York with Herbert Read who had accepted the onerous job of handling the Rules Questionnaire and the Rules discussion at the conference. Ned Irish furnished information as to plans of the Tourna- ment committees and assured a hearty welcome to all coaches. A two-page announcement with return postal was immediately sent out to the two hundred members who would be likely to receive the material — judged from results of the 1943 report mailing. Thirty-five members sent regrets at being unable to attend but over fifty said “‘yes,” they planned to be present. This was nearly double the number we felt we could expect to come to New York. Our membership rolls dating back to 1937 included 425 different coaches. 260 have paid their dues for 1942 or the “duration” or both. Many of the others are in service. A special. message was sent to the members of the Executive Committee, chairmen of committees and ex-Presidents urging them to be present. Nine out of fifteen Presidents were with us at this conference. Six of our officers and directors were in uniform and one, at least, has been cited for bravery. To every member in service or out, whom I can reach, I shall send a re- port of our meetings accompanied with your name and greetings. Respectfully submitted, Epwarp J. Hickox, Secretary 15 ROLL OF MEMBERS PRESENT IN NEW YORK CITY DURING CONFERENCES AND TOURNAMENTS National Association Basketball Coaches Alexander, Louis A. Anderson, W. H. Andreas, Lew P. Balk, Luk, Berg, Ollie Brazil, Lloyd Brown, E. M. Bruce, H. A. Cann, Howard G. Carlson, Dr. H. C. Chandler, William S. Cieurzo, Paul Cody, Josh Cottrell, Jack Cowles, O. B. Cox, Forrest Crapser, A. Lester Crotty, Edward Dickstein, I. J. Donald, E. W. Drake, Bruce Edmundson, C. S. Edwards, G. R. Ferguson, William J. Fesler, Wesley E. Flumere, E. A. Friddle, Burl Haire, Robert C. Hawley, Roy M. Hickox, Edward J.* Hinkle, P. D.* Hobson, H. A. Holman, Nat Iba, Henry P. Irish, Ned Jefferson, H. R. Johnson, Gene Julian, Alvin F. Keaney, Frank W. Kelleher, E. A. Kellett, Don S. Lange, W. F. Lapchick, Joe March 24-28, 1944 Rochester: University Bowling Green State University Syracuse University Massachusetts State College South Portland High Detroit University Dartmouth College Geneva College New York University Pittsburgh University Marquette University Rhode Island State Temple University Deering High, Portland, Maine U. S. Navy (Dartmouth) Colorado University Springfield YMCA Providence College J. Munroe High, New York City Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Oklahoma University Washington University Missouri University St. Joseph’s College Wesleyan University Northeastern University Toledo University U. S. Army West Virginia University Springfield College U. S. Navy Great Lakes Oregon University Co x, Oklahoma A. & M. Madison Square Garden Virginia State College Kansas Wesleyan Muhlenberg College Rhode Island State U. S. Military Academy Pennsylvania University North Carolina University St. John’s University 16 Lawrence, K. J. Lawther, J. D. Lewandowski, A. J. Lonborg, A. C.* MacDonald, J. Ellis Mansfield, W. D. McDonald, A. J. Meyer, Ray Morse, Arthur Mundorff, Roy Nitchman, N. W. Nuttall, F. R. Olsen, H. G.* Oosting, R. Peterson, Vadal Porter, H. V. Raese, R. A. Read, H. W. Ripley, Elmer* Rupp, A. F. Russell, John Se. Claire, J. We Seelbach, A. C. (Since deceased) Shepard, N. W. Stahl, Floyd Stutz, Stan J. Van Alstyne, B. F.* White, Don* Williams, C. H. Wilson, E. B. Yavits, I. Colgate University Penn State Nebraska University Northwestern University U. S. Navy Springfield College Missouri Teachers (SW) DePaul University DePaul University U. S. Navy U. S. Coast Guard Academy U. S. Navy Ohio State University Trinity College Utah University Chicago, Illinois U. S. Navy Western Michigan College Columbia University Kentucky University Seton Hall Southern Methodist Canisius College Davidson College Harvard University Suffern High School Michigan State College Connecticut University Hampton Institute Cornell University Ithaca College *Were members in 1927-28 when Association was being organized. Eleven of these sixteen members attended the first regular convention in Chicago, 1928. Eleven of these sixteen are still at the same Institution as in 1928. Of the twelve coaches having teams in the 1944 tournaments, eleven are members of the association and eight have been members more than five years. Of the sixteen who have held presidency nine were present. 17 ONE-TIME MEMBERS NOT PRESENT BUT SENDING MATERIALS, COMMENTS, AND GREETINGS Ackman, W. C. Allen, F. C. Brown, L. V. Cochran, Art Corenswet, Sam Cox, J. Alfred Clark, Bertram Dane, C. Wesley Dean, Everett Diebold, M. DeCelles, A. R. Foster, H. E. Goldman, J. Good, H. C. Haylett, A. E. Hinshaw, R. S. Lambert, Eugene Lambert, W. L. Lance, J. F. Lewandowski, A. J. Liston, Emil Mauer, John Norgren, Nels Needles, J. R. Orsley, Jack Paul, John Rheinhardt, J. C. Reitz, Emil Slyker, N. V. Tillotson, R. E. Watkins, R. D. Wolf, F. N. Ziebell, N. A. Van Winkle Harrison, Pop Concordia College Kansas University Lowe & Campbell Tufts College New Orleans Midwinter Oregon College of Education Principia Anderson College Stanford University Carleton College Loyola of Los Angeles Wisconsin University Detroit Tech Indiana University Doane, Nebraska Rushville Ind. H. S. Arkansas University Purdue University Kansas State Teachers Nebraska University Baker University Tennessee University Chicago University San Francisco University Loyola, New Orleans Milton, Wisconsin S. W. Inst., La. Loyola, Baltimore, Md. Evansville College Franklin College Wyoming University Waynesburg College Cicero, Ill. H. S. Iowa University 18 Dist. 1: Dist. 2: Dist. 3: Dist. Dist. 2: - Dist. 3: Dist. 1: Dist. 2: Dist. 3: OFFICERS 1944-1945 Epwarp J. Hickox, President Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts W. H. Browne, First Vice-President University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska MarsHALt Dresoip, Second Vice-President Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota Va. Lentz, Third Vice-President United States Military Academy, West Point, New York Howarp Hosson, Secretary-Treasurer University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon WILLIAM CHANDLER, Bulletin Editor Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin BOARD OF DIRECTORS E. A. KetteHer, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N. Y. Everett Dean, Stanford University, Stanford University, Calif. Forrest Cox, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado Biair GULLION, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York Herpert W. Reap, Western Michigan College, Kalamazoo, Mich. EDITORIAL STAFF WILLIAM CHANDLER, Editor-in-Chief Frank Keaney, Rhode Island Dist.4: Doug Mills, Univ. of Illinois State College B. F. Van Alstyne, Michigan Joe Lapchick, St. John’s Univ. State College Roy M. Hawley, West Virginia Dist. 5: George Edwards, University of University Missouri William Lange, North Carolina Edgar S. Hickey, Creighton Univ. University Dist. 6: Buster Brannon, Rice Institute John Burr, Howard University Dist. 7: Vadal Peterson, Univ. of Utah Dist.8: A. T. Gill, Oregon State College MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE C. S. Epmunpson, University of Washington, Chairman : Edward C. Roundy, Colby Col. Dist.4: Lloyd Brazil, Detroit Univ. William J. Ferguson, St. Joseph’s W. Rip Van Winkle, Miami College (Pa.) University H. G. Crisp, Univ. of Alabama Dist.5: A. E. Haylett, Doane College William Lange, University of Dist. 6: Jack Gray, University of Texas North Carolina Dist. 7: Forrest Cox, Univ. of Colorado BASKETBALL RULES COMMITTEE J. D. Lawruer, Pennsylvania State College, Chairman Don White, Univ. of Connecticut Dist.4: Burl Friddle, Toledo University Ray Oosting, Trinity College Paul D. Hinkle, Butler Univ. Howard Cann, New York Univ. A. J. Robertson, Bradley Tech. Josh Cody, Temple University B. F. Van Alstyne, Michigan John Mauer, Univ. of Tennessee State College Roy Mundorff, Georgia Tech. Dist. 5: A. J. McDonald, So. W. Mo. State Teachers College 19 BASKETBALL RULES COMMITTEE (Continued) Dist. 6: Harry Rabenhorst, Louisiana Dist.8: J. Alfred Cox, Oregon College of State University Education Dist. 7: Vadal Peterson, Univ. of Utah C. M. Price, Univ. of California AT LARGE Nat Holman, City College of New York Herbert W. Read, Western Michigan Col. Ward Lambert, Purdue University CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Epwarp A. Ketieuer, U. S. Military Academy, Chairman Nat Holman, City College of New York A. C. Lonborg, Northwestern University Ned Irish, Madison Square Garden RESEARCH COMMITTEE Bruce Drake, Oklahoma University, Chairman William Ackman, Concordia College A. J. McDonald, So. W. Mo. State John B. Friel, Washington State College Teachers College Frank Keaney, Rhode Island State Col. Herbert W. Read, Western Michigan Col. A. J. Lewandowski, Univ. of Nebraska Allie Seelbach, Canisius College VISUAL INTERPRETATION | Harotp E. Foster, University of Wisconsin, Chairman Everett Dean, Stanford University Joe Lapchick, St. John’s University H. A. Hobson, University of Oregon William Lange, North Carolina Univ. W. J. Trautwein, Ohio University HIGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE Joun Jacost, North High, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Chairman F. Roy Nuttall, Columbia High, South Reave Peters, Northeast High, Kansas Orange, New Jersey City, Missouri I. J. Dickstein, J. Monroe High, N. Y. C. Harry Rice, Fargo High, Fargo, N. D. Robert S. Gibb, Crete High, Crete, Neb. COACHING ETHICS COMMITTEE Don Wuirte, University of Connecticut, Chairman H. W. Anderson, Bowling Green State A, J. Lewandowski, Univ. of Nebraska University Jack Orsley, Loyola University E. M. Brown, Dartmouth College (New Orleans) N. H. Ertell, Wayne University Tom Scott, Warrensburg Teachers Col. OFFICIALS COMMITTEE ApotpH Rupp, University of Kentucky, Chairman Louis A. Alexander, Rochester Univ. H. Lee Prather, Louisiana State Normal Henry Iba, Oklahoma A and M College E. S. Liston, Baker University C. M. Price, University of California C. M. Reiley, St. Bonaventure TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE Harotp G.. OtseN, Ohio State University, Chairman PRESS COMMITTEE H. C. Carison, University of Pittsburgh, Chairman Lew Andreas, Syracuse University Karl Lawrence, Colgate University Nat Holman, City College of New York A. C. Lonborg, Northwestern University N. W. Shepard, Davidson College CONVENTION DISPLAYS COMMITTEE ELMER RipLey, Columbia University, Chairman 20 on eas BASKETBALL COACHES CREED National Association of Basketball Coaches I BELIEVE that basketball has an important place in the general educational scheme and pledge myself to cooperate with others in the field of education to so administer it that its value never will be questioned. I BELIEVE that other coaches of this sport are as earnest, in its protection as I am, and I will do all in my power to further their endeavors. I BELIEVE that my own actions should be so regulated at all times that I will be a credit to the profession. I BELIEVE that the members of the Na- tional Basketball Rules Committee are capably expressing the rules of the game, and I will abide by these rules in both spirit and letter. I BELIEVE in the exercise of all the pati- ence, tolerance, and diplomacy at my command in my relations with all players, co-workers, game officials, and spectators. I BELIEVE that the proper administration of this sport offers an effective laboratory method to develop in its adherents high ideals of sportsmanship; qualities of cooperation, courage, unselfishness and self-control; desires for clean, healthful living; and respect for wise discipline and authority. I BELIEVE that these admirable character- istics, properly instilled by me through teach- ing and demonstration, will have a long carry- over and will aid each one connected with the sport to become a better citizen. I BELIEVE in and will support all reason- able moves to improve athletic conditions, to provide for adequate equipment, and to pro- mote the welfare of an increased number of participants. CONSTITUTION OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Of BASKETBALL COACHES Of The UNITED STATES ARTICLE I Name and Affiliation The name of this organization shall be THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF’ BASKETBALL COACHES OF THE UNITED STATES. Said Association is a recognized affiliate of the Na- tional Collegiate Athletic Association. ARTICLE II Obiects and Purposes The objects and purposes of this Association shall be: 1. To foster and encourage the playing of the game of basketball in accordance with the finest traditions of interschool athletic com- petition; 2. To require adherence at all times to the Basketball Coaches Code; - 8. To maintain at all times a membership group which shall be representative of the various sections of the United States and, as such, conducive to the establishment of friendly contacts and good understanding between coaches of the different sections; 4. To promote constructive discussion and the dissemination of information relative to the game of basketball or its general welfare, or such aspects or phase thereof as may be of general interest; and, in general 5. To further at all times the best interests and well-being of the game of basketball, and to maintain it in its proper plane in the scheme of education, ARTICLE It Membership Section 1. There shall be three (3) classes of membership: Active, allied, and honorary. Section 2. Coaches from Voom | offer a four year baccalaureate ge are actively engaged in the protese" co sone ball coaching shall be eligible for ac ne ~ bership. pection 3. Individuals who have been asso- ciated with basketball coaching at any insti- tution of learning, including junior colleges, normal schools, high schcols, and preparatory schools; former active members who are no ionger actively engaged in or directly associa- ted with the profession of basketball coach- ing; and individuals who are interested in the well-being of the game and in the attainment of the objects and purposes of this Association, as set forth in Article II hereof, shall be eli- gible for allied membership. Section 4. Any individual nominated by the Membership Committee and elected by a two-thirds vote of active members present at the annual meeting shall be eligible for honor- ary membership and, upon acceptance, shall be so enrolled. Section 5. ‘All members shall have the privilege of the floor at meetings of the As- ‘sociation, but the privilege of voting at such meetings shall be exercised only by active members. ARTICLE IV Election of Members Section 1. Each applicant for active or allied membership shall sign an application blank, stating his desire and intention to be- come a member of the Association and to ad- vance its best interests in every reasonable manner and to accept as binding upon: himself its constitution and by-laws. Each such appli- cation shall be accompanied by a tender of all fees currently payable, as provided in Article V hereof. In the event such applicant shall thereafter be not elected to membership, the amount tendered in payment of such shall be refunded. Section 2. E’ection of candidates for mem- bership shall be proposed and recommended by at least two members of the Membership Committee, which shall refer the application to the Board of Directors, the majority vote of the Board of Directors being necessary to elect. ARTICLE V Membership and Convention Fees Section 1. All active and allied members shall pay an annual membership oes of two dollars ($2.00). Section 2. Im addition to such annual mem- bership fee, all active members attending the. annual meeting shall pay a convention fee of three dollars ($3.00). ARTICLE VI Cancellation and Reinstatement Of Membership Section 1. The cancellation of any member- ship for cause may be recommended by any member of the Board of Directors, and, upon cause being shown, after notice to an opport- unity to be heard on the part of the holder of such membership, the same may be cancelled by a two-thirds vote of such board, Section 2. The provisions of Section 1 of this article shall not apply to delinquents in the payment of the fees specified in Article V hereof. Any member delinquent for one year in the payment of any fee payable under the provisions of said Article V shall be dropped from the roll of memberships by the Secretary- Treasurer, whose action shall be final, sub-. ject to the provisions of Section 4 of this. - article. ARTICLE VII Oificers Section 1. Officers shall be elected from active members of the Association as follows: President, First Vice-President, Second Vic2- President, ‘Third Vice-President, Secretary- Treasurer, and Editor. Section 2. The term of office shall be one year. Section 3. Nominations to such offices shall be made by the Nominating Committee. Section 4. Hach of the foregoing officers shall serve without compensation; provided that during the term of their respective offices, the Secretary-Treasurer and the Editor shall be relieved from the necessity of paying fees specified in Sections 1 and 2 of Article V hereof. 6 Section 3. Any member whose membership has been cancelled for cause, as provided in Section 1 of this article, may, either in person or through some member of the Association, appeal to the Association at an annual meeting thereof, and the action upon. the question of a majority of the members present at such meet- ing shall be considered final. - Section 4. Any individual whose name has been dropped from the membership rolls, as provided in Section 2 of this article, may apply for reinstatement to the Membership Com- mittee, such application to be accompanied by a tender of all fees currently payable, as pro- vided in Article V hereof, and all fees as to which such individual has been delinquent. Thereupon the procedure specified in Article IV hereof shall be followed. No individual eligible for reinstatement as herein provided shall be eligible to apply for election as a new member under provisions of said Article IV. ARTICLE VOI Duties Of Officers Section 1. Duties of the President and Vice- President shall be those usually pertaining to such offices. The Secretary-Treasurer shall supervise the Association correspondence, maintenance of roster, notices of meetings, all finances of the Association, and such other duties as are incident to this office. The Secre- tary-Treasurer shall make an annual report to the Association. The Editor shall supervise the gathering and selection of material for, and all matters connected with, the publica- tion of the official bulletin of the Association. ARTICLE IX Beard Of Directors Section 1. The Board of Directors shall con- sist of the officers specified above and four members of the Association elected at large at the annual meeting. Section 2. Each of said four members elect- ed at large shall serve a term of one year; — provided that, upon the election of such a member to one of the offices specified in Article VII, the position of such member at large shall be deemed to be vacant. The re- tiring president shall become automatically a member of the board for the year following his term of office. Section 3. The Board shall have complete control and management of the Association’s affairs, funds, and property. Section 4. The Board shall hold an annual meeting at the time and place specified for the holding of the annual meeting of the As- sociation as provided in Section 1 of Article XIII hereof. Se ace Tp eS TST Section 5. Special meetings shall be held at such times and places as may be designated by the President. Section 6. Six (6) members of the Board shall at any meeting consitute a quorum. ARTICLE X Standing Committees 1. MEMBERSHIP. The President shall ap- point one active coach to serve as District Representative of this Association in each of the districts of the country as it is divided by the National Collegiate Athletic Association for athletic purposes. The President shall designate one of the District Representatives to serve as chairman on the Membership Com- mittee, to check with the various District Representatives as to conditions of member- ship in their respective territory. CONVENTION PRESS COACHING ETHICS BASKETBALL RULES RESEARCH OLYMPIC ARTICLE XI Temporary Committees 1. NOMINATING. The Nominating. Com- mittee shall consist of three members appoint- ed by the President at the annual meeting for the following meeting. 2. SPECIAL. The President shall be em- powered to appoint one or more special com- mittees to act either in conjunction with or independently of any of the standing commit- tees whenever, in his estimation, specific and temporary investigation, reports, or work ap- pear to assist- the Association in realizing its objects and purposes. ee ek ee ee mee . ARTICLE XII Elections Nominations shall be made by the Nominat- ing Committee or in open meeting. BPlection of officers shall be by voice or ballot. A can- didate for each office who shall receive the highest number of votes for said office shall be declared elected. The election shall be held under the direction of the Chairman of the Nominating Committee. ARTICLE XIII Meetings Section 1. The annual meeting of the As- sociation shall be held at a time and place to be set by the Board of Directors. Section 2. -One-fifth of the Association’s ac- tive members shall constitute a. quorum. Section 3. Voting shall be by voice with the exception of the election of officers. Section 4. The usual order of business shall be: 1. Introduction of new members, 25 RoW ealt, 3. Reading and approval of minutes. 4, Reports of officers. 5. Report of Board of Directors. 6. Standing Committee reports. 7. Other Committee reports. 8. Unfinished business. 9. New business. bers ice, Adjournment. ARTICLE XIV Amendments Section 1. All proposed amendments shall be submitted in writing to a member of the Board of Directors. Section 2. The proposed amendment, to- gether with the opinion or recommendation of the Directors, shall be read to a quorum of active members at the annual meeting; and a two-thirds majority of the members present, voting in person or by proxy, shall be neces- sary for the adoption of the said amendment. ARTICLE XV Districts Section 1. For the purposes of this As- sociation, the United States-shall be divided _ into eight athletics districts as follows: 1. Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecti- cut. 2. New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia. 3. Maryland, District of Columbia, Vir- ginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia, Alabama, Florida. 4. Tllinois, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Wis- consin, Minnesota. 5. Missouri, Nerth Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Oklahoma. 6. Texas, Arizona, Arkansas. 7. Wyoming, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Montana. '§. California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada. 10 HISTORY AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE ASSOCIATION Founded As An Emergency Organization Formation of the National Association of Basketball Coaches of the United States started as an emergency measure for the presentation of a united opinion to combat a specific situa- tion. The crisis arose in the spring of 1928 when the Joint Basketball Rules Committee, then the central governing authority, announc- ed without previous warning that it had adopted a change in the rules which virtually eliminated the dribble. - Many of the game’s leading coaches felt that such a drastic alteration should not have been made without their knowledge and con- _Sent; that the change was not only unneces- ary but actually was detrimental in that it robbed the offense of one of its most potent . weapons. Finding that individual protests were of no avail a group of mid-Western coaches called a protest, meeting to be held at Des Moines, Iowa, at the time of the Drake Relays in May, 1928. Approximately fifty university, college and high school coaches attended. Dr. F. C. Allen of the University of Kansas was elected chair- man. A resolution which appealed to the rules committee to reconsider its action was adopted unanimously. Fearing, however, that the rules body might consider this vote as not represen- tative a committee was appointed to collect opinions from leading coaches in other sec- 11 tions of the country. When the nation-wide protest was presented to the Rules Committee it hurriedly decided to postpone the adoption of the change for one year. It is worthy of note that the dribble still is in the code. The group at Des Moines, in its further dis- cussions of basketball concluded that the coaches should have a greater voice in the game’s affairs and that the only way to obtain it was by united effort. Action on this con- clusion resulted in the appointment of a com- mittee to enlist the support of coaches in other sections in the formation of a national organi- zation; to draft a preliminary constitution ; and to arrange for the first convention. Evolved Into a National Association Through the efforts of this committee the first annual convention was held in Chicago in 1929 at which time officers were elected, a constitution adopted, and general policies agreed upon. These policies are outlined in the statement of objects in the constitution. A report presented at this meeting showed that the make-up of the Joint Basketball Rules Committee was not representative of all sec- tions cof the United States. Acting on this information the Association requested all in- terested organizations to aid in correcting the situation. As a result basketball is now gov- erned by the National Basketball Rules Com- mittee which is composed of authorities from every section. Since 1928 annual conventions have been held in which all phases of basketball have been discussed. The year, date and presiding officer at these meetings have been: 12 Year Place President 1928 Des Moines, Ia.—Dr. F. C, Allen, University of Kansas (Chairman) 1929 Chicago, Il]—Dr. F' C. Allen, University of Kansas 1930 University of Illinois 1931 New yore N. Y.—L. P. Andreas, - Syracuse’ oe 1932 Chicago, Il]—A. A. Schabinge Creighton eaiconlie 1933. New York, N. Y.—H. G. Olsen, Ohio State University 1934 Atlanta, Ga.—Roy Mundorff, Georgia Tech 1935 Chicago, Il1l—Howard Ortner, Cornell University 1936 New York, N. Y.—A. C. Lonborg, Northwestern University 1937 Chicago, Ill—Dr. H. C. Carlson, University of Pittsburgh 1938 Chicago, Ill.—George R. Edwards, University of Missouri 1939 Chicago, Ill.—W. S. Chandler, Marquette University Record of Service Conventions of the Aaagetution have been marked by serious and tnselfish efforts to further the best interests of basketball as it is played in the schools of the United States. The members are certain that the contributions of ideas. combined with investigative and other types of work have had much influence in bringing better control and greater popular appeal to the game. Details concerning the game’s playing rules occupy much of the interest of the group. The 13 work of the Association in this respect is en- tirely advisory. It seeks to discover all diffi- culties, to search for solutions, and to recom- mend general types of action to the Rules Com- mittee. That these deliberations are thorough, unselfish and sound is demonstrated by the action of the Rules Committee in adopting practically every suggestion which has had support of the vast majority of the Associa- tion’s members. A partial list of rules changes or adaptations which have been initiated in this Association and which are now in the rule book include: 1. Divisien of the court by the center line and incorporation of the ten second provisions; 2. The three second restrictions in the offensive freethrow circle; 8. Installation of the center jump restrain- ing circle; 4, Modification of the center jump regula- tions; 5. Increase of intérmission between halves to fifteen minutes; 6. Standardization of interpretations in blocking, screening and face guarding; - 7. Optional extension of the end line to a distance four feet behind the backstop. As important as have been these efforts to improve the rules they have not been the only concern of the Association. The Research Committee has conducted many scientific ex- periments with game conditions and materials which have resulted in their improvement, and 14 the work of this committee in testing proposed rule changes has uncovered facts which proved the fallacy or soundness of many theories, Aiding in the experimental efforts the labors of the Visual Research Committee have done much to demonstrate better methods of teach- ing as well as in the standardization of rules interpretations. Keenly realizing that the concomitant learn- ings in a sport are as important in its con- tributions as are skill developments the As- sociation early established a Committee on Wihics which has done notable work in con- centrating attention on proper conduct and the place of basketball in the teaching of good citizenship. In the administrative field the Association also has rendered fine service. Through its Bulletin members have been given monihly news of developments in other sections of the country. Exchange of experiences and ideas between members at conventions has smoothed out many administrative problems concerned with the operation of contests, the making of schedules, and the handling of crowds. Through the strenuous efforts of the Olympic Committee headed by Dr. F. C. Allen basket- ball was included in the Olympic Games at Berlin and probably will be on the program at all future Olympiads. In this connection the Association conducted a nation-wide drive for funds which enabled it to send Dr. James Naismith, the inventor of basketball, to the Berlin Olympics as a good will ambassador of the basketball men in the United States to the game’s leaders from the rest of the world. 15 Recently the problems connected with the operation of tournaments of national scope tor colleges were considered by the Association. A National Tournament Committee was formed to investigate’and has worked with the National Collegiate Athletic Association in the organiza- tion and promotion of sectional and _ final tournaments for N. C. A. A. member schools. Thus, the National Association of Basket- ball Coaches of the United States is interested in every factor which affects the welfare of the game. It believes that the service it has rendered in the past has justified its existence, and is convinced that basketball is a better game because its teachers are united in a permanent organization to protect and maintain its valuable features. 16 THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BASKETBALL COACHES OF THE UNITED STATES February 21, 19442 To the Members of the Research Committee and the Basketball Rules Committee of the NBBCA: Gentlemen: Due to the resignation of Dr. Forrest ©, Allen of the University of Kansas as Chairman of the Basketball Rules Committee, our President has requested the Research Committee to take over the important duty of arranging a questionnaire on rules proposals to be presented to every college coach in the United States prior to our meeting in New Orleans, The results of this study will be correlated with the findings of the Research Committee of the Joint Basketball Rules Committee headed by H. V. Porter. This objective evidence should meet the common criticism that we are only presenting the viewpoint of the few members of our Association. These findings will also be presented to the N.C.AA, representatives on the Joint Rules Committee, The Research Committee has spent their time in planning a question naire study of thetrend regarding the molded ball and the fan-shaped back- board, The members of the Rules Committee and others must furnish us with rules sugzestions BY RETURN M[AIL so we may add these to our question- naire, Suggestions made to date are relative to the rotation of jumpers at center, the introduction of the orange colored rim, enforced substitu- tion, difficulty in uniformity of allowing substitutions to enter after a field goal is scored, action to repeal the rule which allows the offended team to decline a free throw, and the introduction of the center jump in the final three minutes of a game, PLEASE AUGMENT THIS LIST WITH YOUR IDEAS OR ‘TITH IDEAS WHICH YOU HAVE HSARD SUGGESTED AND SEND THEM TO ME BY RETURN MAIL. The questionnaire must zo to press not later than Friday, February 27th, to assure return of questionnaires from the Yest Coast coaches prior to the Convention in New Orleans, Anticipating your prompt cooperation, I am Very sincerely, Sh ale dil we ot Ce : _ Blair Gullion Chairman, Research Committee P. 0, Box 493 Ithaca, New York THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BASKETBALL COACHES of the UNITED STATES 1942 Basketball Questionnaire for College Coaches e For the Opinion of College Coaches on the Problems of the College Game February 28, 1942 Dear Basketball Coach: Numerous rules changes in past years have not been satisfactory to the members of the college basketball coaching pro- fession. Many have felt that the National Rules Committee had been acting in an arbitrary manner in the adoption of new equipment and the formulation of new rules. The Research. Committee: of. the National Association. of Basketball Coaches has made a careful study of the above sit- uation and feel that a measure of the difficulty in the problem rests in the failure of the COLLEGE COACHES TO PRE- SENT AN ADEQUATE CROSS SECTION OF THEIR OPINIONS. The attached questionnaire is being mailed to every college and university basketball coach in the United States. Your prompt return of the questionnaire to me will enable this association to present a definite, accurate picture of your desires relative to the conduct of the college game for the next year. PLEASE RETURN THE QUESTIONNAIRE IMMED- IATELY. PART I. DATA RELATIVE TO BASKETBALL EQUIPMENT A. BACKBOARDS: (1) Check backboard installation now used for games played in your gymnasium: (a) Rectangular............... VF OD issenecicsienss MEAL cs sons CARB cscssvnsrinsss (b) Fan-shaped................ Wood.......... seen REA ateeycvatea scons GlaG8 i. ccisacsee. ce (2) List total number of games played by your team during the present season in which the (a) Rectangular board | Was | Weds. sss. es coesiexpeegqesesesgecesse no. of games (b) Fan-shaped backboard was Sed... no. of games (3) Do you and your players prefer the : sate (a) Rectangular backboard ougestdties (b) Fan-shaped backboard See tate (c) Find either equally satisfactory. (4) Do you plan during the 1942-43 season to wishes (a) Retain the rectangular board 2 ‘ica (b) Retain the fan-shaped board ieee (c) Install the fan-shaped board asia (d) Replace the fan-shaped board (5) Do you believe that, in the light of the present demand for conservation of materials for the war effort, that the trend toward the FAN-SHAPED backboard in the college games would be a logical procedure? YES.....2ia. NO.......aincit (6) List number of backboards of each type which are installed in your gymnasium. (a) Rectangular backboard............cccsssseseseseeees no. of boards (b) Fan-shaped backboards.........ssscsssereeeeeseees no. of boards (7) Check your preference to the wording of the rule relative to the official or standard backboard: anus (a) The rectangular backboard is standard but the fan-shaped backboard is also legal. secavtions (b) The fan-shaped backboard is standard but the rectangular backboard is also legal. select: (c) The rectangular backboard is the only legal backboard. sees seicste (d) The fan-shaped backboard is the only legal backboard. BASKETBALLS: (1) Check basketball used by your team in home games: sei aes (a) Stitched or sewn laceless ball. sana (b) Stitched or sewn lace ball. abinocs (c) Molded or Last-Bilt type of ball. Check type or make of molded ball if you feel that there is a radical difference in molded types of basketballs....................s0c000. peewausececeeserecarreseueceerseusswersssaseeesesseeaessssseeesseneseaeeeeeeeeeeE eee eset ses ae eee Es see sees esse een eDINSELOSEEDIESSORTOLEECL OSS AS EELS EOSE ONSET SONEESEDOSEEDeH ss neeeSeenneeaeeeneeenTST ENS THEeDOOSSeeeeaestt ets eens ncnaccescenscesecercs (2) In how many of your games during the present season did you use the a) Steed: HONE ences ca sssins anda meres deieaiclse aint: no. of games (b) Molded ar ast-Bilt bal vcissii dann aiciend ceed dred no. of games (3) Which type of basketball would you and your players prefer were your choice uninfluenced by conference affiliations? witeeess (a) Stitched. x aes (b) Molded. uae (c) Either equally satisfactory. (4) Check type of ball used in home games during past two seasons and type you expect to use in 1942-43 season: (a) 1941 Season: Stitched Ball.............. Molded Ball.............. (b) 1942 Season: Stitched Ball.............. Molded Ball.............. (c) 1943 Season: Stitched Ball.............. Molded Ball.............. (5) Have any of your opponent’s complained because you (in games on your home court) used the (a) Stitched ball—YEB................ INGE a. (b) Molded ball—YEG................ PI iescieciieee (6) Check your preference to the wording of the rule relative to the official or standard basketball: aetadics (a) The stitched or sewn ball is the standard ball but the molded ball is also legal. Secniiud (b) The molded ball is the standard ball but the stitched pall is also legal. - ae (c) The stitched or sewn ball is the only legal basketball for the college game. sesseneee(Q) The molded basketball is the only legal basketball for the college game. BASKET RING AND ATTACHMENT PLATE COLOR: Experimentation has been conducted this year in several sections with various colorings of the basket rim or ring and the attachment plates or braces. The basket rim or ring is now black by the present rule as are the attachment plates and braces; tests have been made with the ring painted orange or red and with the attachment plates painted white to blend in with the backboard. (1) Do you prefer that the attachment plate and braces be painted: sic sernes (a) Black (present rule). sacs s..(b) White (proposed rule). (2) Do you prefer that the basket ring (rim) be painted: pease (a) Orange Abe ial (b) Red Hass (c) Black TEMPERATURE CONTROL: (1) List below what you consider the appropriate temperature of the gymnasium for game play. fo ee degrees. LIGHTING: (1) If you have played on a court lighted by fluorescent bulbs did you find the lighting of this type: ‘ncaa (a) More satisfactory. =.» sieenesints (b) Equally satisfactory. Renae (c) Less satisfactory. FLOOR: (1) List in order from one to four the type of basketball floor which you have found most satisfactory: Cae (a) Tile. ; casa (b) Composition. Sctaaeuies (c) Blocks-on-end. iano (d) Regular wood flooring. (2) There is still a lack of uniformity in observance of the amount of end space behind the backboard; the rules recommend four feet but permit two feet in cases where the four feet cannot be obtained. Some members of our association report that some few schools have not adopted the four foot rule where it is possible for them to do so. Do you think that the rules governing the college game should insist that the four foot zone should be imperative and not optional? Wis cca Divina, (3) Do you feel that the three foot restraining line to protect the player throwing the ball in from out-of-bounds should legally be required to be painted on all courts? YES............0.. NOs PART II. REACTION TO RULES CHANGES MADE LAST SPRING BY THE NATIONAL BASKETBALL COMMITTEE (1) The change to permit substitution after a successful field goal has brought about a problem in all sections of the country. Officials have evidenced considerable difficulty in signalling for the substitution prior to the ball being thrown in from out-of-bounds by the team scored upon. Some coaches are using this rule to substitute in an effort to “save the clock’’. Several alternatives are presented in regard to this rule; check your choice of possibilities below: Seihcecal (a) Allow no substitution after a field goal is scored as prior to this year. LAE (b) Have official handle the ball after a field goal is scored, thus allowing an interval for the Timer and Scorer to handle the signalling device so the substitute may enter the game. ceeteten (c) Retain the rule as now worded in the book. (2) The rule permitting the player to stay for an unlimited time in the outer half of the free throw circle is satisfactory. WHSstisuka: NOaes.giti: HAVE THE RULES LISTED BELOW PROVED SATISFACTORY? (3) If a multiple foul occurs and the last is a technical foul, the ball is awarded to the throwing team at mid-court after last throw or throw for the technical foul. VBS ics stcatassvoacs INO esccescks (4) Definite time limits are established for acts such as double foul, multiple foul and blowing of the Scorer’s horn. WEG esos INO. ais: (5) When the unobstructed space outside the boundary lines is less than three feet, a narrow broken line should be drawn in the court par- allel with and three feet inside of the boundary lines. When such a three foot restraining line is used, it should be treated the same as a boundary line while the ball is being put in play from out of bounds and until it has crossed such line. YEB............ isi PART. III RULES PROPOSALS FOR 1942-43 (1) Possession of the ball after free throws: (a) After last free throw for any personal foul, award the ball to the throwing (offended team) at mid-court, if throw is success- ful. Teaco c: Wis (b) Make ball dead after all free throws (successful or unsuccessful) and award the ball to the throwing team at mid-court. WES nc cirresis PO is cessdivens: (c) Make ball in play, if free throw for technical foul is not successful. MBS cie esas NOse5 ek (2) Prohibit successive charged time-outs without an intervening play. - YEB................ NG ekscncin (3) Penalize any foul which occurs while the ball is dead as a technical foul (unsportsmanlike conduct) and not as a personal foul. TRS cinireie PO sivisvnstinstes (4) After a field goal, remove the right of a player to pass the ball along the end line to a team-mate who is also out of bounds. OF eB sisicssincaycens DD cccceomneceninns (5) Permit a fifth personal foul before disqualification. Yes... PPOs cooescccet (6) If the rule proposal to grant a fifth personal foul before disqualification is not adopted, allow each player legally in the game at the start of the extra period ONE ADDITIONAL PERSONAL FOUL. TES. nncaiiion NOR Gee as (7) Provide for ONE SCORER, ONE TIMER, and ONE INSPECTOR; the INSPECTOR to assist both the TIMER and SCORER and to be SOLELY responsible to the REFEREE. Oh ties tccesse BIG cccacastete (8) By grouping the similar rules provisions together to condense the code to 10 RULES instead of the present 15 RULES. ES. iat. PA sis ecccdciecs (9) Due to the rigorous nature of the college game and the longer playing period, divide the play into four ten minute quarters (with two minute intermission between the first and second periods and the third and fourth periods and with 15 minutes intermission between the second and third period) and abolish the present practice of playing the college game in twenty minute halves. NES Frases INO orcstesestosecs (10) Do you favor the suggestion of enforced time-outs at specified intervals for the college game? We cccanicetas Pe iiceincntess (11) Proposals regarding the center jump: (a) Do you favor the return to the center jump as previous to action abolishing it? VS ss secccssserse: INO secrets (b) Do you favor its return after successful field goals? WS. ccs ONO oa sedesnitses (c) Do you favor the return to the center jump after successful free throws for personal fouls? VBR akin... BP i sattiasaee (d) Do you favor the return of the center jump as in (a) with the players ROTATING IN ORDER in the jumping positions? VEG igi NO: saietsitins (e) Do you favor the return to the center jump in the last five minutes of the game as a measure to prevent intentional fouling during the latter part of games by the team which is behind? NB asasssstines ons NOS seins (f) Do you favor the rule as now stated in the book? TE cassspiostes DEO icerdines ope (12) Would you favor calling the intentional foul to gain possession of the ball late in the game or to prevent a player breaking free for the basket at any time in the game a personal foul and a technical foul (unsportsmanlike conduct) respectively, with the ball being awarded to the offended team at mid-court after the fouls are attempted. In no case would the team be allowed more than two free throws on the single play. YES. .i.ncata WO eco antics (13) Do you feel that there is need for legislation limiting the length of time a player may play during each half or enforcing substitution of players after a given length of time? MBS iiss wssiatin NO, iicrccgionins BIG siisriscinssicis arse adiceieaes iinet Institution RP eR nieh oss eccscoectekls toverincuietiovasioctsestaivccit - .. State PLEASE RETURN AT ONCE TO: BLAIR GULLION Chairman Research Committee P. O. Box No. 493 ITHACA, NEW YORK