Defensive player grabbing the net to pull himself up

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Thu Mar 22, 2012, 09:20pm

Nevadaref

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The rule is not "hanging on the rim.". The rule states that it is illegal to grasp the basket when not dunking or to prevent injury.
The net is definitely part of the basket, so although you didn't know the rule, you were correct to penalize this act.

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