Otherwise known as the Marquette sour grapes rule
NCAA Men’s Basketball
PROCEDURE: INJURED FREE THROW SHOOTER
Prepared by Ed Bilik, NCAA Men’s Basketball Secretary-Rules Editor
When an injured player is unable to attempt his free throw(s), the following procedures shall be employed:
1. The coach from the opposing team shall select, without undue delay, one of the four players remaining on the court to attempt the free throw(s). Once selected by the coach, the shooter may not be changed.
2. After the selection has been identified to the referee, that player and his coach shall be informed of the selection.
3. A legal substitution(s) shall be made before the expiration of the 20-second time limit to replace an injured player.