OfficialsA referee and one or two umpires, called game
officials, control the game. On the scorers' table, there are
table officials, who are responsible for the administration of the game. The table officials include the
scorer, who keeps track of the score, time outs and fouls by each player; the timer, who controls the scoreboard; and the
shot clock operator.
Referees and umpires generally wear a black and white stripped shirt and black trousers. These officials are responsible for the overall management of the game, to ensure the teams compete in a fair, honest and consistent environment.
