Proper NCAA mechanic?
 

In one of the tourney games yesterday I noticed that following a basket during the last minute of regulation that the old lead/new trail had his hand up during the throw-in then chopped the clock when the throw-in pass was touched. It makes sense, but I'd never thought about it before. I've never noticed it in any college game I've watched or worked. Is this a regular NCAA mechanic?

Yes, it is the proper mechanic although it doesn't mean everyone does it. I referee FIBA rules, we do it for the last two minutes of the 4th period.

Since the clock is stopped the new trail is to chop in time when touched inbounds just as in every inbound with the clock stopped is done.

This isn't usually done during the season because the officials have the devices on their hips that start the clock. The NCAA tournament doesn't use these, which renews the need for the mechanic.

Yes in a game with PTS you are correct

Stupid question, but if you work college games shouldn't you know if this is a regular NCAA mechanic? :confused:

Yes, I should. Which is why I thought I'd better find out for sure. ;)

Using PTS doesn't negate chopping the clock. You still chop it in all the same times as you if there were no PTS. Remember there is still an official scorer there as the backup, mechanics don't change.

Sure it does, you count with one hand and press the PTS with the other, some guys may NBA it and chop with the count hand too, but not all.

I have no idea what the scorer has to do with anything. Timer maybe.

No Problem ...
 

This guy could count, chop, press the PTS button, wave the coach back into his coaching box, and still be able to wave at a few cute girls in the stands.

http://thm-a02.yimg.com/nimage/bd6e6eee90ef4498

Yes, timer, my apologies. I forgot we were dealing with the ridiculous mens mechanics, lol. We count and chop with 1 hand in all ncaa-w games. Standardization, what a grand idea! ;)

In my few PTS games (NCAA-M) I and all the officials I've worked with count and chop with the same hand.