I have had a similar situation. A1 was dribbling down the court and B1 who is guarding A1 is screaming Ball, Ball, Ball right in her face (within 2 inches). That is as unsporting as you can get and I Td the girl. IABBO board 12 clinician agreed.
Look at the motive for the action and I can not conceive how it does not fall into the parameters of an unsportsman- like act.
Chuck, the rule to use is 10.3.8 "...not limited to ..." Good enough for me in my situation.
As for the original situation, I would have to be there to make my decision but am inclined to give a warning about that behaviour and then give a T on the next instance.
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