The NCAA has unveiled new rule changes for the upcoming men’s college basketball season. Alongside these updates, rumors suggest potential changes that could favor the Kansas Jayhawks. There’s growing momentum to transition men’s college basketball from two halves to a four-quarter format.
The NCAA has confirmed ongoing discussions about transitioning men’s college basketball from two 20-minute halves to four 10-minute quarters, aligning it with the NBA and women’s college basketball formats. While the game would still total 40 minutes, this shift could reshape game flow and strategy, with potential benefits for the Kansas Jayhawks under coach Bill Self.[](https://www.heartlandcollegesports.com/2025/06/11/ncaa-mens-basketball-four-quarters-rules-change/)
Social media posts on X show mixed fan reactions to the rumored change. Some fans argue that two halves provide a smoother, more distinctive flow, with fewer stoppages than quarters. Others support alignment with professional and women’s formats for consistency across basketball.[](https://x.com/DailyLoud/status/1933193768619909452)
For Kansas, quarters could play to Self’s strengths. Despite recent disappointing seasons—KU was preseason No. 1 the past two years but fell short, fueling retirement rumors—Self’s tactical brilliance shines in structured situations. His elite play-calling out of timeouts and crafty baseline lob plays could capitalize on the additional stoppages quarters introduce, potentially yielding a few extra high-value possessions per game. With a top-heavy but talented roster, including stars like Darryn Peterson and Flory Bidunga, the natural breaks between quarters would allow Self to manage heavy minutes for key players more effectively, preserving their energy.[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_Jayhawks_men%27s_basketball)[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024%25E2%2580%259325_NCAA_Division_I_men%27s_basketball_season)
However, the change is not confirmed for the 2025-26 season. The NCAA has formed a working group to study the switch, citing logistical challenges like media timeout structures, with feedback expected before the next rules cycle. While “positive momentum” exists, implementation may take a few years. Jayhawks fans can remain optimistic, as Self’s coaching prowess would likely thrive in a quarters format, boosting KU’s competitiveness despite their mid-teens preseason rankings.[](https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2025-06-10/panel-approves-changes-enhance-flow-game-mens-college-basketball)[](https://www.newson6.com/story/68488e4d8380c05f0b5b13ba/ncaa-approves-men-s-basketball-rule-changes-for-2025-26-to-improve-game-flow)[](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/_/id/2305/kansas-jayhawks)
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