You Make The Call

[Camron Rust]

If you're splitting hairs, that is BI. I think he touched the top of the ball as it was passing below the level of the rim. Even if he didn't he was in contact with the rim with the ball still in the basket.

It may not have had any effect on whether the shot went in, but that is not part of the BI rule. If the defense had gone up and touched the rim in a way that couldn't affect the shot, then the shot falls off, well still call it.

But, as I said, we're splitting hairs here....it was clearly close and, on the court, I'd probably have nothing on such a play more often I'd have something.

[berserkBBK]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

If you're splitting hairs, that is BI. I think he touched the top of the ball as it was passing below the level of the rim. Even if he didn't he was in contact with the rim with the ball still in the basket.

It may not have had any effect on whether the shot went in, but that is not part of the BI rule. If the defense had gone up and touched the rim in a way that couldn't affect the shot, then the shot falls off, well still call it.

But, as I said, we're splitting hairs here....it was clearly close and, on the court, I'd probably have nothing on such a play more often I'd have something.

You're right. Saying didn't affect the shot is the wrong thing to say. I guess just having the ball at the bottom of the net is too nit picky for me to call it. I didn't see the ball get hit in the basket, but so close maybe it did. Such a weird play.

[JRutledge]

I think he touched it as well, but I think it was so slight that you cannot see it in real time. He should not have been up there, but I have no problem with nothing called there.

Peace

[Toren]

I had a BI in real time. I hope I would have called it.