Illinois High School Association leaders recently approved a shot clock for high school basketball.

The much-anticipated move brings a 35-second shot clock to boy's and girl's basketball starting in the 2026 school year.

For I-H-S-A Executive Director Craig Anderson, the move comes from feedback from coaches and administrators.

Over the past several school years, tournaments have been allowed to use a shot clock. However, regular-season games were not allowed to use it.

Use of the shot clock for lower-level contests will be determined by conferences and mutual agreement by competing teams in non-conference games.