When does a starter become a player??

[Big_Blue_Wannabe]

Here’s the situation that led to this post.

I was observing a game at a tournament I’m working this weekend. As players were coming out for the opening tip, one of the starters was wearing a illegal undershirt. U1 approached him and let him known he couldn’t wear it. He took off his jersey and undershirt and put the jersey back on. U1 assessed the technical.

As we discussed it later, we talked about whether it should have been an indirect on the coach or not. Sounds like it should have been. They did not charge indirect to coach or seatbelt him.

[so cal lurker]

Originally Posted by Big_Blue_Wannabe

U1 approached him and let him known he couldn’t wear it. He took off his jersey and undershirt and put the jersey back on. U1 assessed the technical.

Hmm. If you are U1, are you going to watch him take off the shirt and whack him, or tell him "don't do that here" to stop it before it happens?

[frezer11]

Originally Posted by so cal lurker

Hmm. If you are U1, are you going to watch him take off the shirt and whack him, or tell him "don't do that here" to stop it before it happens?

I agree. If I am anywhere near him, I'll basically yell it at him as I walk closer to try to do what I can to prevent having to call the T. Btw, in this situation, what would everyone do, allow him to leave, change, and return? Or allow a switch in the starters so we can get the game going?

[LRZ]

"Btw, in this situation, what would everyone do, allow him to leave, change, and return? Or allow a switch in the starters so we can get the game going?"

Doesn't Rule 3-2-2 answer this? You assess a T for changing a designated starter "unless necessitated by ... illegal equipment."

[frezer11]

Originally Posted by LRZ

"Btw, in this situation, what would everyone do, allow him to leave, change, and return? Or allow a switch in the starters so we can get the game going?"

Doesn't Rule 3-2-2 answer this? You assess a T for changing a designated starter "unless necessitated by ... illegal equipment."

You're right, but my point is this: If it takes him 30 seconds to run to a locker room just outside the gym, then it probably takes longer to make the change in the scorebook.