Please click here to listen to an audio Message from J.D. Collins, NCAA National Coordinator of Officials, regarding the Start of the Season.  To view the audio script, click here.

Summer is almost over and another season of Men’s Basketball is right around the corner.  I know that we are all anticipating the beginning of the season.

Please visit the Center Court Central Hub frequently to stay current on the latest Men’s Basketball officiating news and information.  On the central hub, you’ll be able to read the latest rules interpretations from the Secretary-Rules Editor and bulletins from the National Officiating Coordinator, complete your requirements to be considered for a postseason assignment, and review videos of recurring plays and how they are to be officiated.

To register, click the REGISTRATION Tab at the top of the page.

The 2018-19 NCAA Men’s Basketball Officiating Exam will be available on the TESTING Tab in October.  When available, the 2018-19 Men’s Basketball Officiating Video can be accessed on the VIDEO Tab.  Searchable rules and case books are available by clicking on the RULES BOOKS Tab.  A digital version of the Mechanics Manual will be available by clicking the CCA APP Tab.

This year’s Welcome Packet includes the 2018-19 NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules Book, 2018-19 NCAA Men’s Basketball Case Book, and 2018-19 Men’s CCA Mechanics Manual.  

For Regional Clinic Registration, please click HERE.  When you register for the clinic, be sure to use the same email address that you used for your NCAA Men's Basketball central hub registration to ensure you receive credit (a green checkmark) in your Eligibility Center.

Again this year, the ArbiterMobile app is available at no cost to NCAA registered officials. To download the app, please complete this season's officials' registration, and then download it from Google Play or iTunes.  Click here to read ArbiterMobile FAQs. 

I am happy you have chosen to register with the NCAA.  Thank you for being a critical part of the Men’s Basketball Improvement Program.  If you have ideas or suggestions for improvement, please email me at jdcollins@ncaa.org.

I look forward to seeing you at the Men’s Basketball Regional Clinics and throughout the season.

When the officiating community is on the same page, it is good for the game!

Have a great season!



J.D. Collins
NCAA National Coordinator of Men’s Basketball Officiating

Please click the link to view John Blazek Named NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball National Coordinator of Officials.

Click here to read the Sportsmanship Memorandum by Jeff Hathaway, NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Oversight Committee Chair, which was sent to all Division I Men's Basketball Head Coaches.