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It's the same answers, and the same arguments, we get every year when this question comes up. The general consensus is what's been stated: If the coach says the player is not available, then the player is not available. If needed, make a report.
The furthest I'd go is like th ecase play -- The coach "offers" to play with 4 "to be fair." I'd tell the coach that 5 must play if 5 are available. Leave the rest up to him/her.
And, I just had this in a college game a couple of weeks ago. Team has 7. 1 fouls out. 1 is injured (and attended to on the court). Team member on the bench says "because I don't f***in' want to go in." We let the injured player remain in the game. Put it in the report.
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