Intermission Dunking T

[Adam]

Originally Posted by twocentsworth

Some officials give a quick "toot" of the whistle as they walk onto the floor...so that everyone knows they are there.

This is a Texas thing, although some officials may do it in other places. In my opinion goes against the intent of the rule, I would never do it unless directed by my state association. The players and coaches know dunking is illegal in pregame. If they want a dunk competition, let them schedule one.