injury Ft question

[APG]

Originally Posted by mutantducky

"Nowitzki shot two free throws left-handed immediately after the play. By taking the free throws -- Nowitzki made 1 of 2 -- he remained eligible to return to the game."
Houston Rockets forward Carl Landry breaks five teeth in collision - ESPN

Is there such a rule in HS or college? Me personally, if a player can't take the FTs because he is injured but can return later that would be fine. Maybe some 4th quarter restrictions.

Under NBA rules a player is not allowed back in the game if they must shoot free throws and can not unless the foul was unsportsmanlike. Under NFHS and NCAA no restrictions are in place.

[BillyMac]

According to the ESPN link, Carl Landry has lost five teeth, on three occasions, playing NBA basketball. You would think that he would learn to use a mouth guard after losing the first tooth. That's what did it for me.