Jump Ball Caught By Jumper ...

[BillyMac]

It was announced. I must have fallen asleep at that meeting.

2002-03 NFHS Basketball Rules Changes
4-12-1: Adds exception to the definition of control by a payer when during a jump ball, a jumper catches the ball prior to the ball touching the floor, or a non-jumper.

2002-03 NFHS Basketball Rules Interpretations
SITUATION 11: During the jump ball to start the game, jumper A1 catches the ball prior to the ball touching the floor or a non-jumper. RULING: A violation by A1. Team B is awarded a throw-in at the nearest spot due to the violation, which constitutes the first possession. The arrow is pointed toward Team A's basket when a player from Team B has the ball at his/her disposal for the throw-in. (4-12-1; 6-3-1; 6-4-7c)