About

The Game We All Love

Basketball is one of the most widely played team sports in the world, with organized leagues at nearly every level: youth recreation, adult recreation, high school, college intramurals, NCAA, and the NBA.

Why Officiating Matters

Basketball officiating can be fulfilling, but it is tough. Officials make fast decisions in a complex game, often with players, coaches, and fans close enough to offer immediate opinions. At the highest levels, officials receive extensive training and evaluation. At local and recreational levels, training and assessment can vary widely.

A Practical, Standardized Assessment

HoopsRef provides a practical, standardized way to assess basketball rules knowledge. Aspiring officials can demonstrate command of the rules, while recreation organizations gain another tool for evaluating prospective officials.

For Everyone In the Game

HoopsRef is also useful for players, coaches, and fans. Rules situations are often less obvious than they appear, and HoopsRef gives people throughout the game a structured way to test how well they really know the rules.

Rules Foundation

The assessment is based on basketball rules shared by the NBA and NFHS, which is widely used for high school basketball. HoopsRef is a general basketball-rules knowledge assessment, not an official referee certification.

Assessment at a Glance

The official assessment includes 30 randomized questions, a 20-minute limit, and safeguards designed to support a fair and credible result.