Ball bouncing away after made basket

[zebraman]

Boys 4A Varsity. Team A scores a field goal. After going through the hoop, ball had some "backwards spin" on it and starts rolling downcourt. B1 and B2 are ready to throw it in along the endline, but the ball is at the free throw line and rolling... now at the top of the key and rolling towards half court - clock running of course. No pressure from Team A so the ball isn't going to be picked up by anyone.

Blow whistle? Common sense or is there a case book play to back it up?

Thanks,

Z

[firedoc]

If there is a significant delay until the ball can be returned to the player on the endline for a throw-in, then the official should blow the whistle in order to stop the clock. There is absolutely no reason why either team should be penalized by a loss of time in such a circumstance. Remember that the loss of time could also affect the team NOT having the throw-in. This would apply at any stage of the game...even in the first minute of play.

I don't know if there is a specific rule for this, but you can always use Rule 2, Section 3.