Jump ball caught by short player

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Instead of the jumper illegally catching the jump ball, let's say that one of the jumpers illegally touches the ball on the way up? Official signals and sounds whistle for the violation. Clock reads 7:59. What is an official to do before administering the throwin and setting the alternating possession arrow after the violation?

Time's up.

Answer: Reset to 8:00.

5-9-2: If play is started or resumed by a jump ball, the clock shall be
started when the tossed ball is legally touched.

Actually saw this in a state tournament game, and was surprised that the referee had the prudence to check the clock and reset it. Before actually seeing this play, I'm not sure I would have done this correctly.