[pizanno]

The rule book states shot-clock operators duties are to reset when ball hits ring or flange. Sometimes that involves their judgement.

Let's imagine you're the L, I'm C. A1 drives to basket a bit out of control from my primary, attempts to draw foul from B1 while throwing up a prayer. Players contact in lane, both end up on floor, we deem marginal contact (no fouls), and missed shot leads to tie up in key. We close with jump ball mechanic. Possession arrow with Team A (visitors).

We look up and see the shot clock has been reset. Our trail comes in and says "hey, guys, I'm not sure that ball hit the rim, but I really don't have definitive knowledge. Did either of you see ball hit rim?" I got nothing. You say you have nothing.

Would you go to the shot-clock operator and tell them to return shot clock to the point of jump ball because our crew didn't see ball hit rim? Or do you ask the shot-clock operator "did you reset it because you're positive it hit rim?" and go with the reset if the answer is "yes".

I understand the idea of living and dying with what we see/don't see, so I'm honestly good either way. You're the crew chief, so what do we have?