Player in paint leaves court

[Adam]

NFHS, it could be a violation for leaving the court for an unauthorized reason. getting around defenders isn't an authorized reason.

NCAA, I don't believe it's a violation in this case unless A1 is the first to touch the ball after coming back inbounds.

[BillyMac]

A1 receives a pass while in the restricted area of the lane. A1 passes the ball to A2 outside the three-point line. In order to get the three-second count stopped, A1 steps directly out of bounds under A's basket. RULING: A1 is charged with a violation for leaving the court for an unauthorized reason. (9-7)

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

NFHS, it could be a violation for leaving the court for an unauthorized reason. getting around defenders isn't an authorized reason.

That said, I'd have a very difficult time blowing the whistle for a 3 second call for a player that is fully boxed in by the opposing team. The point of the 3 second rule is not for the defense to trap the player for 3 seconds but to prevent the offense from camping in the lane.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

That said, I'd have a very difficult time blowing the whistle for a 3 second call for a player that is fully boxed in by the opposing team. The point of the 3 second rule is not for the defense to trap the player for 3 seconds but to prevent the offense from camping in the lane.

+1

The OP said the player couldn't move out of the paint because of obstruction by his opponents.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

NFHS, it could be a violation for leaving the court for an unauthorized reason. Getting around defenders isn't an authorized reason.

Is getting around defenders who have left you no choice but to step OOB to get out the paint an authorized reason though? The OP did say A1 was boxed in and he literally couldn't leave the lane except by going OOB.

Rules rulz....but sometimes maybe Justice should be blind.