There will be no shot clock for high school basketball next season.

The National Federation of State High School Association Basketball Rules Committee recently decided against implementing a shot clock for the sport.

The group considered a proposal for it, but said that participation and fan interest remaing strong throughout the nation and that a shot clock wasn’t necessary. The federation said that the results of a questionnaire sent to coaches, officials and state association administarors didn’t indicate a strong desire for a shot clock.

“In addition to the fact that there is some concern about the costs associated with the use of a shot clock, the committee also expressed a belief that the game is typically played with an up-tempo style even without a shot clock,” said Kent Summers, director of performing arts and sports at the NFHS.

He added, “The committee believes that coaches should have the option of a slower-paced game if they believe it makes their team more competitive in specific situations.

“This could be especially true for smaller schools with limited budgets, which comprise a significant number of the 18,000 basketball-playing schools. Since the NFHS writes rules for all sizes of schools and teams, it has to consider what is best for the masses.”