[Rich]

Originally Posted by letemplay

Suppose this happens in a NFHS game, with under 10 seconds and B out of time outs, following a B basket that cuts the score to one. OP doesn't say where ball goes, after cupping and throwing with force, and simply starting the 5 count on A would seem appropriate, but what if the ball careens off wall or whatever it hits at such an angle to force A player to literally have to chase it down and scramble just to get back in throwing position and get it released. Then HC A maybe has to take a TO to avoid the violation...could be some kinda wacky ending. Guess that's better than having the game possibly decided by a T here.

B throws it? I'm letting the clock run and letting A retrieve the ball unless it's impossible for me to do so. Count doesn't start till it's at A's disposal.