NBA Vice President, Head of Referee Development & Training Monty McCutchen joined NBA TV for an interview and discussed four key areas of education for the 2018-19 NBA season: Freedom of Movement – Perimeter and Post Respect for the Game Traveling
2018-19 Points of Education Video
NBA Vice President, Head of Referee Development & Training Monty McCutchen highlights four key areas of education for the 2018-19 NBA season: Freedom of Movement – Perimeter and Post Respect for the Game Traveling 2019 Playoff Points of Education Points of Education
2018-19 NBA Referees by The Numbers
NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2018 – Sixty-five referees will compose the NBA officiating staff for the 2018-19 season. Below are some numbers and tidbits pertaining to this season’s NBA officials.…Read More
Monty McCutchen Joins ESPN Radio LA
Monty McCutchen, VP; Head of Referee Development and Training joined ESPN Radio LA and discussed a series of topics, including Respect for the Game, Rules Changes for the 2018-19 Season and Building Relationships Between Players and Referees.
Example of Clear Path Rule Simplifications
The changes to the clear path foul rule establish “bright line” standards based on the position of players at the time of the foul while also narrowing required referee judgment and reducing the number of variables impacting the rule’s application.…Read More
All-Access at NBA Referee Training Camp
NBA Vice President, Head of Referee Development & Training Monty McCutchen talks to referees about an important point of education for 2018-19 – freedom of movement.
NBA Board of Governors Approves Rules Changes for 2018-19 Season
NEW YORK – The NBA Board of Governors today unanimously approved rules changes in advance of the 2018-19 season. Beginning with the 2018 NBA preseason, the shot clock will reset to 14 seconds in offensive rebounding situations, as opposed to 24; the clear path foul rule will be simplified; and th…Read More
WNBA Announces Officials for 2018 Playoffs
The WNBA today announced the 16 referees who have earned spots to officiate in the 2018 WNBA Playoffs.…Read More
WNBA Referee Sue Blauch Named Head of WNBA Referee Performance and Development
The WNBA announced today that Sue Blauch, a WNBA referee for 20 seasons, has been named to the newly created role of Head of WNBA Referee Performance and Development.…Read More
Behind the Crucial Calls NBA Refs Make on the Biggest Stage (ESPN.com)
Behind the crucial calls NBA refs make on the biggest stage: An inside look at the call that changed the course of Game 1 of the NBA Finals Click here to read the full story.