Throw In Violation or Not?

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by dougolf2

The rule doesn't specifically cite the net, but the net is certainly attached to the rim which is attached to the front side of the backboard which is in-bounds. Thus, no violation and play should continue.

The net is defined as part of the basket, and it's not a violation for the inbounds pass to hit the basket -- despite an incorrect ruling by a certain esteemed member of this site some 15 years ago.