Whistle Dead Ball

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Raymond

Rule 5-5-1-G: The ball shall become dead or remain dead when: An official blows the whistle when any floor violation (Rules 9-3 through 9-14) occurs, there is basket interference or goaltending (Rule 9-15) or there is a free-throw violation by the free-thrower’s team (Rule 9-1).

Originally Posted by Raymond

I'm guessing everyone thinks the ball is already dead ...

I did.

6-7-9: The ball becomes dead, or remains dead, when: A violation, as in 9-2 through 13, occurs (exception for opponent leaving court for unauthorized reason, or swinging elbows excessively).