Question

[Adam]

Only a try counts as three when deflected. If A1's pass went directly into the basket, it would be three points.

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by snaqwells

only a try counts as three when deflected. If a1's pass went directly into the basket, it would be three points.

5-2-1

[just another ref]

5.2.1 C a

[BillyMac]

5.2.1 Situation C: A1 throws the ball from behind the three-point line. The ball is legally touched by: (a) B1 who is in the three-point area; (b) B1 who is in the two-point area; (c) A2 who is in the three-point area; or (d) A2 who is in the two-point area. The ball continues in flight and goes through A's basket. Ruling: In (a) and (b), three points are scored since the legal touching was by the defense and the ball was thrown from behind the three-point line. In (c), score three points since the legal touch by a teammate occurred behind the three-point line. In (d), score two points since the legal touch by a teammate occurred in the two-point area.

[ajs8207]

Yeah I got this "wrong", but I think my wrong answer was actually right. If the opposing team touches the ball, it is still a 3.

[Adam]

I didn't have the book, I was trying to come up with a reason for an answer that seemed to already be given. Not the first time I've been wrong, and it won't be the last.