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Originally Posted by oc
OK, what if B2 is injured? 8-2 only allows subs for an injured free throw shooter--jumper is not mentioned. If this ever happened in my game I'll allow the sub-and make sure the coach knows that B2 better be really injured and not playing again today.--But I don't see my interpretation allowed by the book. The alternative is to go straight by the book as I read it and force the injured player to do the jump ball.
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First, NEVER attempt to force an injured player to do anything!
Second, there is a principle in NFHS basketball that an injured player may be replaced without penalty at any time. You should simply have the replacement, B6, participate in the jumpball.
Third, you absolutely cannot forbid an injured player from returning later in the game, unless the player was knocked unconscious and cannot produce a written release.
If you believe that a coach is not being truthful about such a situation, then you may assess an unsporting technical foul, but you should wait until you are convinced.
Here is the appropriate casebook play which supports what I have written above:
3.2 SITUATION B: A1, who is designated as a starter 10 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time of the game, becomes ill or is injured before the game starts. RULING: A1 may be replaced without penalty as illness or injury is considered to be an extenuating and unavoidable situation which permits a substitution. A1 would be permitted to enter the game later. (10-1-2a)