Overtime Situation, Shooting at "Wrong" Basket
 

All,

I had the last night off, very rare. As a result, I decided to go and watch the local team, and my alma mater, play against their big rival. Here is the situation:

JV game goes into OT. When the players are getting set for the Jump, I observe that by the location of the jumpers, the baskets have been switched. I.E. --> Team A is going to be shooting at the basket they had during the first half, and likewise for Team B. Immediately after the tip, Team A gets the ball and scores a fast break layup.

Coach B is yelling at the referee to stop play because those 2 points should be credited to his team, as it was "suppose" to be his team's basket. Play is halted and the two officials begin to discuss the situation.

End Result: Credit Team A with the 2 points that they just scored. Then switch the baskets to the proper layout (Team A is now going to shoot at the basket that they had during the second half, and likewise for Team B). Team B has the ball out of bounds for the throw-in.

My question, was this handled correctly? I cannot seem to find anything about this.

Sorry, it might be a little confusing to follow, if you need any more clarification, ask and I will try to reword the case.

- Ragin' Cajun

That's how I would have taken care of it. The officials should have made sure prior to administering the jump ball that the jumpers were properly set.

See 5.2.1F

Thanks, bob. Not sure how I skipped over that in the case book. :confused:

Yes,

Rule 4-5-4; 5.2.1 SIT:E