How to Become a Basketball Referee

Most NBA referees begin as high school or rec league referees, then move to the college level for some years before moving up to pro hoops.

At high school level and above, three basketball officials are required in a game.

Referees wear a uniform consisting of a black-and-white striped shirt and black pants.

At least one referee should be present a half-hour before tip-off to make preparations with table personnel and observe for rules infractions.

Referees are also responsible for inspecting and approving all players’ uniforms and all equipment; confirming the official timer will notify each team three minutes before the start of the game and the second half; confirming the starting lineups in the official scorebook; and notifying team captains to prepare to play.

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A basketball referee has been benched for reportedly taking issue with a girl’s hairstyle during a game.

Before the game between Pueblo High School and Walden Grove High School in Sahuarita began Tuesday night, the referee asked whether the players had "their green cards," Tucson Unified School District Athletics Director Herman House said in a statement, according to ABC Tucscon affiliate KGUN.

CLEARFIELD — Like fish out of water, Clearfield Aquatics Center staff made a save of a basketball referee working in a gym adjacent to the center pool.

There, one of the male referees working the basketball game quit breathing and collapsed, falling to the gym floor, according to Clearfield City officials.

Seeing the referee falling to the floor with chest pains, one of the participants at the game rushed over to the pool side of the center for help.

Refereed peer volleyball and basketball games in a seasonal capacity.

Referee Boys and Girls Junior High School basketball games for five years in an excellent and professional manner.

Used leadership skills to officiate and regulate the rules of a basketball game -Handle disputes with parents and coaches, when necessary.

At high school level and above, three basketball officials are required in a game.

Umpires, referees, and other sports officials may be required to attend training sessions and seminars before, during, and after the season.