How is it determined who gets the basketball to start each quarter?

Answer 1

The team that did not kick off at the start of the game kicks off at the start of the second half. If you win the toss at the beginning of the game and elect to receive that means you will be kicking off in the second half.

Answer 2

The team that wins the tip-off to start the game inbounds to start the 4th quarter. The opposing team inbounds to start all other quarters. Overtime always starts with a tip-off.

Answer 3

Loser of the tip-off at the start of the game

Answer 4

The opposite of the team the kicks of at the beginning of the game. They determine who kicks at the beginning by coin toss.