AHSAA’s Central Board votes on major high school basketball changes

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Tuscaloosa County's Kaleb Tillman celebrates a big play during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County celebrates a win over Hoover during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County celebrates a win over Hoover during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County's Axavian Edwards drives toward the basket during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County celebrates a win over Hoover during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County's Axavian Edwards shoots a free throw during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County celebrates a win over Hoover during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County's Ford Traweek shoots a free throw during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County celebrates a win over Hoover during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County celebrates a win over Hoover during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County celebrates a win over Hoover during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County celebrates a win over Hoover during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County celebrates a win over Hoover during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County fans cheering during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County celebrates a win over Hoover during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County celebrates a win over Hoover during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County celebrates a win over Hoover during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County celebrates a win over Hoover during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County celebrates a win over Hoover during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County celebrates a win over Hoover during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County celebrates a win over Hoover during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County celebrates a win over Hoover during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County celebrates a win over Hoover during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Hoover's Messiah Millin strips the ball from Tuscaloosa County's Ford Traweek during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County celebrates a win over Hoover during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County's Tyler Noble shoots a 3-point shot during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County celebrates a win over Hoover during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County celebrates a win over Hoover during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County celebrates a win over Hoover during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County celebrates a win over Hoover during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County celebrates a win over Hoover during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County fans cheering during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County celebrates the victory over Hoover during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County's Zi Davis shows the location of his championship ring after the win over Hoover during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County coach Curt Weeks hugs Tyler Noble celebrating the win over Hoover during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County celebrates the victory over Hoover during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County celebrates the victory over Hoover during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County fans cheer during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Hoover coach Scott Ware directs his players during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County's Zi Davis drives toward the basket during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Hoover's Michael Glass looks to pass the ball during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Hoover's Jackson Sheffield works down low against Tuscaloosa County during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Hoover's Riley Kent celebrates a 3-point shot during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Hoover's Jackson Sheffield with an easy basket during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Hoover's Michael Gates looks to pass the ball during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County coach Curt Weeks directs his team during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Hoover's Mellow June shoots a free throw during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Hoover's Michael Glass shoots a free throw during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Hoover's Messiah Millin works inside against Tuscaloosa County's Chardarius Hutchins during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Hoover's Messiah Millin calls for help during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County coach Curt Weeks discusses a call with the ref during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Hoover's Michael Glass drives by Tuscaloosa County's Ford Traweek during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Hoover's Michael Glass calls a play during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Hoover's Michael Glass calls a play during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Hoover's Messiah Millin drives past Tuscaloosa County's Axavian Edwards during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Hoover's Jackson Sheffield shoots a free throw during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Hoover's Messiah Millin calls a play during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Hoover's Messiah Millin breaks toward the basket during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County team celebrates a 3-point basket during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Hoover's Michael Glass takes defensive position during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County coach Curt Weeks during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Hoover's Messiah Millin shoots a lay up during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Hoover's Michael Glass drives toward the basket during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Hoover's Kane Burns shoots a 3-point shot during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Hoover's Kane Burns brings down a rebound during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Hoover's Michael Glass fouled by Tuscaloosa County's Tyler Noble during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Hoover's Mellow June fouled by Tuscaloosa County's Ford Traweek during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County's Zi Davis brings down the rebound against Hoover during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Hoover's Riley Kent fouled by Tuscaloosa County's Tyler Noble during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Hoover's Kane Burns shoots a 3-point shot during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County fans cheer on their team during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County fans cheering a 3-point shot during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County fans cheering during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Jason Homan | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County's Chardarius Hutchins looks to pass the ball against Hoover's Messiah Millin during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Hoover's Jackson Sheffield shoots against Tuscaloosa County during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Hoover coach Scott Ware directs his team during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Hoover's Riley Kent and Michael Glass and Tuscaloosa County's Ford Traweek battle for a rebound during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Hoover coach Scott Ware is frustrated at the end of the first quarter against Tuscaloosa County during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County's Tyler Noble shoots against Hoover's Kane Burns during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County's Ford Traweek shoots a 3-pointer against Hoover during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County's Ford Traweek tries to get past Hoover's Michael Glass during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County's Tyler Noble looks for an opening against Hoover's Michael Gates during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Hoover's Michael Glass tries to blocks the shot of Tuscaloosa County's Ford Traweek during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Hoover's Michael Glass defends Tuscaloosa County's Ford Traweek during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County's Ford Traweek scores against Hoover during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Hoover's Kane Burns and Tuscaloosa County's Ford Traweek battle for the ball during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County's Axavian Edwards shoots against Hoover's Michael Glass during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County's Zi Davis defends Hoover's Riley Kent during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Hoover's Jackson Sheffield shoots against Tuscaloosa County's Andarius McClain during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County's Zi Davis tries to get past Hoover's Riley Kent during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Tuscaloosa County's Zi Davis looks for an opening against Hoover's Kane Burns during the AHSAA Class 7A boys state championship at BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

The AHSAA’s Central Board of Control voted to make a pair of major changes in high school basketball for the upcoming 2026-2027 season.

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