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Originally Posted by HawkeyeCubP
You assert that the grabbing of the rim associated with a normal dunking motion - that begins with a dunking attempt - and follow-through in this split-second later is a separate and punishable act in violation of 10-3-4.
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No, I don't assert that at all. I assert that a player grasped the ring during a loose ball. At no time was there a dunk or a dunk attempt, as defined in rule 4-16. If the grasping wasn't done to prevent injury, then it's a technical foul. I base that on rule 10-3-4 and case book play 10.3.4(b).