Hand check in the face

[bradfordwilkins]

No contact?

I don't see what would be illegal unless he was talking as well, which could maybe be construed as taunting. But if his hand is fast enough to stay in front of the face without contact, good for him.

If the offense intiates contact with his head, I may even have a no-call.

But if the offensive player makes a legit basketball move, any contact at all I think is a foul.