[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Kelvin green

Maybe the designated "R" was mentoring a n official and let him run the pregame--- Since he ran the pregame, he had him toss the ball and throw-it in... This may be to build the official's credibility with the coaches or some other reason.

3 years ago I was the U2 on my first "big-time" Boys game between the defending state champions and one of their bitter rivals. When I arrived at the site the crew chief designated me the "R" for the entire contest from locker room pre-game to on-court duties through the post-game locker room chat. And I was formally evaluated by our association's head observer.