Are all common fouls in the last two minutes of the game automatically considered intentional fouls?

In basketball under NFHS rules, not all common fouls in the last two minutes of the game are automatically classified as intentional fouls. A common foul is a personal foul that does not involve a player's attempt to unfairly gain an advantage, and simply committing a common foul does not imply malice or intent to disrupt the game.

Intentional fouls, on the other hand, are fouls that are committed with the purpose of stopping the clock or sending an opponent to the free throw line as part of a tactical strategy. The rule distinguishes between typical common fouls and those that are flagged as intentional based on the circumstances of the play and the player's actions.

Because of this distinction, it is important to recognize that only fouls that specifically meet the criteria for intentional fouls—such as those that are overly aggressive or designed to hinder the opponent's progress—will be classified as intentional. Thus, the assertion that all common fouls automatically become intentional fouls in the closing moments is incorrect, affirming that not all common fouls hold the same classification in the context of game strategy and officiating.