[williebfree]

Additional information:

I know the coach of Blue (visiting team) fairly well and feel safe in saying that he is not going to make an issue if the teams play out the clock. I also have a good rapport with the home coach. This game has had countless lead changes throughout... neither team led by more than 6 points.

During the home team's last timeout, I approached the Referee and reminded him that according to the rules, there is not enough time to attempt a legal shot with .3 second or less. The R is doing his 1st game of the year and I had been the R in the B game (1st game of the night). His decision was to let them "play it." I agreed.

What happened?

A1 inbounds the ball to opposite corner. A2 pumps up a 3-pt shot that bangs off the rim as the horn sounds.

Immediately following the horn, the visiting coach raced over and adamantly thanked us for letting the kids finish the game.

If it had been a HS game, I would not have had any qualms about strictly adhering to the letter of the rule. In fact, I would have insisted on it.