ESPNHS Invitational

[7IronRef]

Been watching the games the last few days, and noticed that the officials signals and mechanics don't seem as crisp and decisive as the NCAA guys, as would be expected. But it would seem that these guys would be sharper.

Not sure if they are using different rules set, seeing a lot of 2 handed reporting, some things that would qualify as taunting not getting called, a lot of L's looking across the lane rather than rotating.

Nothing major, but just things referees would notice

[JetMetFan]

Originally Posted by 7IronRef

Been watching the games the last few days, and noticed that the officials signals and mechanics don't seem as crisp and decisive as the NCAA guys, as would be expected. But it would seem that these guys would be sharper.

Not sure if they are using different rules set, seeing a lot of 2 handed reporting, some things that would qualify as taunting not getting called, a lot of L's looking across the lane rather than rotating.

Nothing major, but just things referees would notice

Nevadaref says it's IAABO Board 12 territory. They're definitely using NFHS mechanics in terms of their rotations.

I noticed some two-handed reporting as well, mainly in the girls' games. I was wondering whether they were using NCAAW mechanics for the girls but then I saw them going opposite the table after fouls calls.

[JRutledge]

They are probably using whatever mechanics they can use in their area. Not sure why we think there has to be a conscious effort to use a certain level of mechanics. If the assignor does not care, that is all that really matters at the end of the day. These officials must be respected by the people that assigned these games or they would not be on these games.

Peace

[grunewar]

The Montverde vs Findlay Game turned out to be a good one..........HUGE comeback!

Came down to missed FT's - like many games. Whoda thunk!

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by grunewar

The Montverde vs Findlay Game turned out to be a good one..........HUGE comeback!

Came down to missed FT's - like many games. Whoda thunk!

Did you notice how the announcers mentioned a few times that all HS games in the US should use a shot clock? Of course, they didn't mention where the money would come from.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Did you notice how the announcers mentioned a few times that all HS games in the US should use a shot clock? Of course, they didn't mention where the money would come from.

nor do they care......they're just yappin ya know!

[Nevadaref]

Findlay isn't really a high school team.
Just to be clear Findley is the name of the basketball program and all of the kids go to Henderson International school.
They have an agreement with the state association which grants them sanctioning so they can play in many of the major tournaments across the country, but they forego playing for the NV state title. They are permitted to recruit players as long as the kids are not from NV. This is so the NV schools don't lose all of their top players to this program.

[JetMetFan]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Did you notice how the announcers mentioned a few times that all HS games in the US should use a shot clock? Of course, they didn't mention where the money would come from.

I hear it in my area too when local cable shows games from NJ or CT. If those guys want to run the shot clock, I'll be happy to have one.