Great play to discuss. Thanks JRut for posting this:
2016-17 NCAA Mens Rulebook, Pg. 87
Quote:
Rule 9, Section 15. Basket Interference and Goaltending
Art. 1. It is a violation to commit basket interference or goaltending.
Art. 2. Basket interference
a. Basket interference occurs when a player:
1. Touches the ball or any part of the basket while the ball is on or
within the basket;
2. Touches the ball while any part of it is within the cylinder that has
the ring as its lower base;
3. Reaches through the basket from below and touches the ball before
it enters the cylinder; or
4. Pulls down a movable ring so that it contacts the ball before the ring
returns to its original position.
5. Causes the basket or backboard to vibrate when the ball is on or
within the basket or the backboard and/or is on or in the cylinder.
b. The cylinder is the imaginary geometric figure that has the ring as its
base and is formed by the upward extension of that ring.
c. The ball shall be considered to be within the basket when any part of
the ball is below the cylinder and the level of the ring.
d. A player may have a hand legally in contact with the ball, when this
contact continues after the ball enters the cylinder or when, during
such action, the player touches or grabs the basket.
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After reviewing the play at least 5 times (with the benefit of slow-motion), I observed it was the ball was not contacting the basket when W-10 pulled it down. However it appeared the rim did not return to "its original position" before it contacted the ball.
The play happened so fast that I'm good with
NCC. As my supervisor has stated, "If I have to view the video more than 2-times to judge a quick play/decision, I'm good with the on-floor ruling from the crew."