The
rules of basketball are the rules and regulations that govern the play, officiating, equipment and procedures of
basketball. While many of the basic rules are uniform throughout the world, variations do exist. Most leagues or governing bodies in North America, the most important of which are the
National Basketball Association and
NCAA, formulate their own rules. In addition, the Technical Commission of the
International Basketball Federation (FIBA) determines rules for international play; most leagues outside North America use the complete FIBA ruleset.