What is the result of a player committing five fouls in a game?

When a player commits five fouls in a high school basketball game, the result is disqualification from the game. This rule is in place to maintain fair play and ensure that players are not allowed to continue participating after reaching a threshold of fouls that could unfairly impact the game's outcome. Once a player is disqualified, they must leave the game and cannot return to play.

Continuing to play after committing five fouls would contradict the spirit of the game by allowing a player who has repeatedly violated the rules to stay on the court, which could lead to uncontrolled play and unfair advantages. Other players on the team can substitute in for the fouled-out player, keeping the game moving and ensuring that all players adhere to the rules regarding personal fouls.