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Originally posted by Bart Tyson
I want to preface this question; this is NOT a question I have, but rather a question from a goofy official whom I work with from time to time.  What is the basket, by definition? Do you consider the backboard as part of the basket? Hence, BI when ball on the rim and opponent hits the backboard. He wants to have the option to call BI. He says he will check out the responses tonight.
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Ring, flange, braces, net.
It was specifically defined in the "court and equipment" section a few years ago (3 or 4?) then removed without comment. You can derive it from one of the definitions, now.
Here's the NCAA definition:
Section 13. Baskets—Size, Material
Art. 1. Each basket shall consist of a single metal ring, 18 inches inside
diameter, its flange and braces, and a white-cord, 12-mesh net, 15 to 18
inches in length, suspended from beneath the ring.