RULES NXT STARS 2026

Number of games

U19, U16 U14 and U12: 4 × 8 minutes (stopped clock)

1.Number of victories.

2.In case of a same number of victories:

Two teams:

(1) Team that won the game between these two.

(2) Team with the best goal average (points scored minus points against) in their group.

(3) Team that scored the most during all their games in their group.

(4) Team against whom the least points were scored after Q1, then Q2, then Q3 (all games together in their group).

More than two teams:

(1) Team with the best goal average in the games amongst the teams with the same number of victories.

(2) Team with the best goal average (points scored minus points against) in their group.

(3) Team that scored the most (all games together).

(4) Team against whom the least points were scored after Q1, then Q2, then Q3 (all games together).

All games during the NXT STARS be played under the standing FIBA rules, with some exceptions. These exceptions are listed below:

Time between quarters: 1 minute
Halftime rest: 5 minutes
In case of a tie → sudden‑death (first basket wins) Scoring BOTH free throws after a foul counts as a scored basket If only ONE free throw is awarded (technical foul), scoring it counts as a scored basket (Not applicable for games for 1st–2nd place → normal 5‑minute overtime)
Playing time: 4 × 8 minutes, stopped clock
Fouls: fouled out after 4 fouls
Time‑outs: 1 per quarter, not transferable