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.