Own goal - accidental or deliberate?

[Oz Referee]

Originally posted by Ian
accidental vs deliberate and how to define

- I sort of wish I hadn't mentioned the ridiculous 'end switch' game that occurred -
I was hoping that with all the ref'ing power out there, someone might be able to assist with an interpretation of what constitutes:
'deliberate'- hence violation and no score and
'accidental'- hence score stands
Any thoughts? or does anyone know of official FIBA interpretation that covers it?
btw - FIBA replied to my question but to discuss it, they want me to ring headquarters (in Germany?)

I think you really just have to look at the situation - there are no hard and fast rules as to how to tell if it is accidental or intentional. As a general rule have a look at the behaviour surrounding the basket - if players look like they are "acting the goat" then it was probably on purpose. Like many things, I think this is a judgement call and is almost impossible to develop specific guidline for.