Butler-VCU (or VCU-Butler) Conversation

[canuckrefguy]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

Block or charge?

The Butler guy was late - not by a lot, but still late. If the VCU player starts his layup before the defender "is there", it's a block.

Two things on that play - (1) excellent lead positioning by Luckie, he's boxing in the play close as opposed to being on the sideline; Driscoll is behind the play, so Luckie has a better look, even though he gives up the call. I'd bet my bottom dollar they've both got the same call, though. (2) - this is what separates the big dogs from those below them - not just the signal and hold, but the 'primary' guy taking it, which was either pregamed or a natural part of their repetroire.

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

Foul or a player getting out jumped?

Agree with Clark Kellogg - a ticky-tack call.

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

Marginal/incidental contact or charge?

I thought it was odd that all three guys passed on this. Centre has a PERFECT look. It wasn't a train wreck, but the defender obviously had position and got knocked over.