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Guys, the pregame dunk rule is not designed to protect equipment. Do you really think those guys don't tear the rims down before and after practice, and in the off season? Not to mention the work its given during games, which is often tougher than what would be faced during pre-game (considering the allowed hanging on, if needed). Today's equipment is manufactured to withstand dunks, including pregame dunks.
The no-dunk rule is designed to prevent injury from those who aren't warmed up properly and may get into a frenzied mentality of "top this" when someone else does it. Whether or not this is or has been a huge problem, at the very least the NF thinks it is.
At the very least, its a dual purpose rule, so the no-rim dunk still warrants a T.
Incidentally, in high school, the players KNOW the rule. Make no mistake about that. I can't tell you how many times I've walked out on the court and heard, "no more dunks." Don't think twice about hitting them up, and if the coach complains, grab a mirror and tell him to look in there.
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