Mason/UConn block or charge?

[ChuckElias]

With 0.8 seconds left, a George Mason player drove the lane and put up a shot. There was contact and a blocking foul was called against UConn. Correct call?

[rainmaker]

I don't know Chuck. Looked like a charge from my livingroom, but I'm a long way away -- several thousand miles, and probably 6 or eight levels of play. Still the replay looked like it could go either way. Is this one of those "I wouldn't call that a charge at this point in the game!" thiings?

And how do I vote?

[26 Year Gap]

I thought the leg bowed out ever so slightly.

[Texas Aggie]

Originally Posted by ChuckElias

With 0.8 seconds left, a George Mason player drove the lane and put up a shot. There was contact and a blocking foul was called against UConn. Correct call?

It was a charge.

[PS2Man]

From my angle that the defender bellied up the ball handler the ball entered the lane. The problem is the best angle was from behind the defender. I say block at this time.

[Kostja]

Is there a video somewhere on the net?

[PGCougar]

At the arena it looked like a charge. They showed the replay on the big screen albeit only once and at game speed. I tried to follow by watching the D like you all suggest and it still looked like a charge, but I'll disqualify myself as since I'm a UConn alum. I'd love to see another replay if one is available somehwere.

[Nevadaref]

It was clearly a PC.
Nelson, the UConn defender, definitely got to the spot with both feet on the floor and facing his opponent, Mason's Campbell, before the shooter's back foot left the floor.
After reaching this position all the defender did was straighten up because his knees were bent quite a bit. He is certainly allowed to move within his vertical plane.
His hands were up and out and the contact was in the upper chest.

Scott Thornley missed this one and it cost UConn three points.

PS This is about as objective as it gets since as a Georgetown guy, I can't stand UConn.