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Originally Posted by Oz Referee
Dan - I completely agree. If you refereed a billion games, it probably is never going to happen. But IF it did happen, FIBA rules allow the refs to do something about it. NCAA rules don't. As Snaqwells said, the only bail-out is an inadvertant whistle. I believe that any possible sitch that results in the referee having to "accidently" blow their whistle is a bad one.
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Not true, Oz. There are rules that prevent either team from allowing the game to turn into an actionless contest. Further, the referee can rule on any situation not specifically covered in the rules.
10-1-1
The referee shall declare a forfeit when any player, squad member or bench personnel fails to comply with any technical-foul penalty or makes a travesty of the game.
10-1-3
The referee shall declare a forfeit when a team refuses to play after being instructed to do so by an official.
10-3-20
Delaying the game by preventing the ball from being promptly made live or by preventing continuous play. This shall also apply to bench personnel.
2-3-1
The referee shall be empowered to make decisions on any points not specifically covered in the rules.
It's not a problem, finding a way to deal with something that will never happen. The 5 second rule allows the thrower 5 seconds to release the ball. The FEEBLE rule does not allow him to do that.