The problem with the NCAA rule is that it specifically says that the thrower-in must pass the ball so that it is touched by a player on the "playing court", which in Rule 4 is defined as the inbounds portion of the playing surface.
So, even though I don't like the rule, I think Mr. Hyland is interpreting it correctly.
IMHO, the NCAA should just change their rule to read the same as the NFHS rule.
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