The new issue of NASO's Referee Magazine has a discussion regarding delay of game situations. In one of the scenarios, they discuss interfering with the ball after a made basket. They state that if the delay is "intentional", we are to immediately call a technical foul regardless of whether or not there was a prior warning. The rule references they give for this only support the standard procedure, and do not mention a technical for intentional delay.
There are only two things I can think of to support their statements. One is that we have the authority at any time to judge an action as unsportsmanlike conduct and issue a T. The other is that there may be some change for the new season since "delay" is a point of emphasis in the 2000-2001 rules and I have not yet seen the new points of emphasis spelled out.
Any thoughts?
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