Player takes off jersey

[DC_Ref12]

Just saw a replay of the Marquette game from the weekend, B1 hits a game-winning 3pointer and proceeds to run down the court and rip off his jersey top in wild celebration. Now don't the rules specify this as a techincal foul? It being a game-ending shot though, you'd probably be crucified if you called it. Would you call it?

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by DC_Ref12

Would you call it?

NO!!! The game is over, the court is full of fans, players, coaches, and media. I'm headed to the locker room.

[Mountaineer]

That would be a great call to make for your last official duty as a referee! The game is over . . . head to the house.

Brings back happy memories of Brandi Chastain!

[MJT]

Definitely agree that it is over and you should hit the showers.

[Scrapper1]

This is not a technical foul in NCAA. In HS, it was specifically addressed in last year's POE's and officials were directed to issue a technical foul for this type of celebration. The jersey is not to be removed within the visual confines of the court at any time during the officials' jurisdiction.

In real life, the officials are already headed for the door and (hopefully!) conveniently won't see the celebration.

[Mark Padgett]

What's the mechanic to indicate a wardrobe malfunction?

[WhistlesAndStripes]

Originally Posted by Mountaineer

That would be a great call to make for your last official duty as a referee! The game is over . . . head to the house.

Brings back happy memories of Brandi Chastain!

You mean these memories?:

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by Whistles & Stripes

You mean these memories?:

Who is that guy?