FIBA rules that differ from the NBA
Officials crossing over from American rules trip on the same three differences — the board accounts for all of them:
- Shorter game, faster foul trouble. 40 minutes instead of 48, and players foul out at 5 personals instead of 6. Rotation planning matters more — keep the foul count visible.
- Stricter team penalty. The 5th team foul of a quarter (not the half) sends opponents to the line for two. HooperScore resets the count every quarter automatically.
- Asymmetric timeouts. 2 in the first half, 3 in the second (max 2 in the final two minutes), 1 per overtime — all 1 minute. The timeout dots enforce these caps.
- Same 24/14 shot clock. Full 24s on possession change (R), 14s on frontcourt offensive rebounds (Q). Compare every league in our clock and timeout rules guide.
One board for every federation event
From school exchanges to federation qualifiers, international events share one problem: the venue's fixed board speaks the wrong language — literally or by rulebook. HooperScore travels in a pocket: open the page, set 10:00 quarters, cast to any screen, and both benches read the same game.
Playing under American rules instead? Use the NBA 12-minute board, the NCAA college board, the NFHS high-school board, or the standalone shot clock with buzzer.
FIBA Basketball Scoreboard FAQ
How long are FIBA quarters?+
FIBA international games are four 10-minute quarters (40 minutes regulation). Tied games go to 5-minute overtime periods. HooperScore's 10:00 and 5:00 OT presets match the FIBA format used in the World Cup, Olympics, and leagues worldwide.
What shot clock does FIBA use?+
FIBA uses a 24-second shot clock that resets to 14 seconds when the offensive team rebounds in the frontcourt or retains possession after certain violations. HooperScore defaults to 24s with a one-tap 14s reset (Q) and a full reset (R), plus a red pulse under 5 seconds.
When is a FIBA team in the penalty?+
A FIBA team is in the penalty once it commits 5 team fouls in a quarter — every subsequent player foul (not offensive) earns the opponent two free throws. Players foul out on their 5th personal foul. HooperScore tracks team fouls per quarter and lights the penalty badge at the 5th foul.
How do FIBA timeouts work?+
FIBA teams get 2 timeouts in the first half and 3 in the second half (with a maximum of 2 in the last two minutes of the fourth quarter), plus 1 timeout per overtime period, each lasting 1 minute. HooperScore's timeout dots cap to these allowances so international games stay legal.
Can clubs outside the US use HooperScore?+
Yes — HooperScore runs in any modern browser with no download or account, and the landing page is available in Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, and Italian. Set 10:00 quarters once and your club, school, or federation event runs on FIBA timing.