[Rizzo21]

Thought this might fall in the realm of this thread.

Had this scenario the other day during a JV boys’ game: Visiting team down by one with six seconds left in the game and throwing the ball in. After the throw-in, the offensive player drives the baseline and becomes airborne (with momentum carrying him towards the basket) with an attempt to shoot about a 10-footer at the buzzer. Defensive player goes straight up and blocks the shot, ball goes straight back (is this important?). As Lead, I had a great look between them, maybe some slight contact with the shooters hand AFTER contact with the ball, and had no call…game over. Visiting coach doesn’t stomp around or shout at me, just gives me a respectful pleading look like “how about it?”. I just shake my head and hustle off the court.

Wasn’t trying to avoid overtime or give the Home team the call, it simply looked like a no-call to me (partner confirmed as well, unless he was trying to be nice). I’m sure there was no way to make either team happy on such a bang-bang play no matter what the call might have been.

I realize there’s no way to make a judgment without seeing the actual play, however, do you make a call on these types of plays based on ball contact first, player contact second or at the same time, etc.?

Thanks