QUESTION - Calling Intentional Foul with 26 seconds left

[Mark Padgett]

Originally posted by bradfordwilkins


The issue here was the kid went straight to this overly physical bear-hug with a player who did not nor ever (on that play) had the ball. To be honest, I think in the spirit of the game I wouldn't call an intentional had the player who was fouled had the ball.

Please explain why you wouldn't call this an intentional foul, since it exactly fits the definition.