[JefferMC]

I don't want to drag this out, but my "got shafted" comment comes from viewing the local news feeds where the ball definitely appeared to be out of the hands before the horn sounded. (On the other hand, it appears that in the time frame in question, the speed of sound is quite relevant.)

I don't normally frequent the BB board. I did after I posted this out of curiosity, which took me to the Spartanburg paper's web site. Looking at that, I see what you see, that it isn't quite possible to tell if the ball was out of the hands before the light on the backboard came on. I'd love that sequence at a right angle to the shot's path, with the backboard light included.

I agree that a team has little right to complain if they let the score get that close. And if the shot was late, then it shouldn't be counted just because it was an outstanding shot.

My main point is that regardless of the quality or accuracy of the officiating, having it become a legislative issue is hogwash.