Double dribble call without even dribbling???

[letemplay]

So most of you guys actually think, even watching the replay, that the player had intent and purpose to fumble the ball closer towards the basket? To me, WITH the benefit of replay, it appears he either attempted a shot or fumbled trying to shoot and that quite possibly the defender flying by had something to do with it. I mean he puts up a one-footer from 3 feet out? Who plans that move? I feel it was a legal play based on the fact that you are allowed to recover, as another poster says, either the fumble or shot attempt. Is the NCAA ruling here the same as NFHS?

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by letemplay

So most of you guys actually think, even watching the replay, that the player had intent and purpose to fumble the ball closer towards the basket? To me, WITH the benefit of replay, it appears he either attempted a shot or fumbled trying to shoot and that quite possibly the defender flying by had something to do with it. I mean he puts up a one-footer from 3 feet out? Who plans that move? I feel it was a legal play based on the fact that you are allowed to recover, as another poster says, either the fumble or shot attempt. Is the NCAA ruling here the same as NFHS?

Sure looked like he had intent to me......realized because of near block he was coming down with ball and let go. I can't recall ever seeing it in any of my games.

Good call.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by letemplay

So most of you guys actually think, even watching the replay, that the player had intent and purpose to fumble the ball closer towards the basket? To me, WITH the benefit of replay, it appears he either attempted a shot or fumbled trying to shoot and that quite possibly the defender flying by had something to do with it. I mean he puts up a one-footer from 3 feet out? Who plans that move? I feel it was a legal play based on the fact that you are allowed to recover, as another poster says, either the fumble or shot attempt. Is the NCAA ruling here the same as NFHS?

Legal? Really? Travel or Illegal Dribble, I can see points for either, but not legal. I really don't think this was an accidental loss of control. His line to the bucket was cut off and he let go of the ball. Even if it was truly accidental, it doesn't look like it and you'll be a lot better off calling the travel/illegal dribble in this case.

[Adam]

The illegal dribble call is closer to the rule as it developed, with the now-ancient air dribble. It also adheres to the concept that a player must be holding the ball to travel.

[Sharpshooternes]

Good explanation fellas. I didn't watch it in slow motion and when I saw it the first time I thought the defender had knocked the ball loose. It is always easier to see when you are on the court than on TV.

[BktBallRef]

Looks to me like he returns to the floor before he releases the ball.

Either way, TWEET!