Ok, college guys, what's the real story?

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by eyezen

[snipped from memo 11/30]

Items to be brought to your attention

I have noticed a large increase in incorrect blocking calls at or near the basket but NOT in the restricted area. Our officials seem to be defaulting to a blocking foul any time there is contact at or near the basket. If it is not a secondary defender "under the basket" the play is to be officiated like a basketball play.

[/snipped from memo 11/30]

I agree with the memo. Carolina has already played more than a half dozen games and I'm seeing blocks called, anywhere within 6 or 7 feet of the rim. I have yet to see a PC foul on a drive to the basket.

[Lotto]

This new this year and might explain what you're seeing in these games. There was a similar rule for NCAAW that appeared a couple of years ago, but it was abandoned quickly.

NCAA rule 10-1

Art. 12. (Men) A secondary defender shall not establish initial legal guarding position under the basket when playing a player who is in control of the ball (i.e. dribbling or shooting) or who has released the ball for a pass or try for goal.

In establishing a position in any outnumbering fast break situation, a player shall not establish initial legal guarding position under the basket.

When illegal contact occurs, such contact shall be called a blocking foul, unless the contact is intentional or flagrant.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by Lotto

This new this year and might explain what you're seeing in these games. There was a similar rule for NCAAW that appeared a couple of years ago, but it was abandoned quickly.

NCAA rule 10-1

Art. 12. (Men) A secondary defender shall not establish initial legal guarding position under the basket when playing a player who is in control of the ball (i.e. dribbling or shooting) or who has released the ball for a pass or try for goal.

In establishing a position in any outnumbering fast break situation, a player shall not establish initial legal guarding position under the basket.

When illegal contact occurs, such contact shall be called a blocking foul, unless the contact is intentional or flagrant.

Lotto, we're well aware of the rule. That's the reason for the discussion. THe contention is that blocking is being called even when the defender is NOT under the basket and appears to have LGP.

[Chess Ref]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

I have yet to see a PC foul on a drive to the basket.

FWIW I got one in my game last night .