I'm pretty sure this would be considered an accidental loss of control, a fumble. We have guidelines for fumbles in these kinds of situations. NCAA has a case play for an inbounder who fumbles the ball, which bounces outside of a designated spot. Blow the whistle and re-administer.
NFHS has a case play for a free thrower who fumbles the ball into the lane. Blow the whistle and re-administer.
This case, IMHO, would be handled similarly.
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