when was rule changed?

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally posted by ChuckElias
Tim, here's the case you're thinking of (I think):

B1 throws the ball from his backcourt, attempting a "Hail Mary" 3-pointer. The ball falls short and hits the floor, but bounces into the basket. This is only worth 2 points. A live ball went thru the basket, therefore Team B is awarded the score. But the 3-point try ended when the ball hit the floor. Therefore, it's no longer a 3-point try so only 2 points are scored.

Wasn't that always the rule too,Chuck,since the 3point shot was first put in?I don't think that was ever changed either.Also,the original post said that it went in as the buzzer sounded.In your scenario,as you know,you only award the 2 points if the ball is completely through the hoop when the buzzer sounds because it's not a shot.The original post wasn't that specific,but it did say the throw was in the air before the buzzer.