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Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer
Are you wondering why it's this particular instance is still called basket interference? If so, because by definition, the the rim, flange, and net are considered part of the basket.
Now by rule is the above play basket interference? Sure it is...but I'm not sure this particular play was the intent of the rule.
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I'm sure it wasn't, but I'm not sure I'm prepared to pick the nit. OTOH, I've had the defense do it and I haven't stopped the game and just allowed the basket to count.
The one time I called this in the past 2 years, the ball came halfway out above the rim, so it was pretty much a no-brainer.
And yet...there it is on film for everyone to see. To be honest, it might trip my trigger in the moment or it might not. Probably depends on what happens to the ball.
How's that for wishy-washy?