NCAA 4 On The Floor

[MOofficial]

Team A comes out of timeout and has 5 on the floor. For some reason a player from team a doesn't think he should be in the game and goes to the bench leaving only 4 on the floor and the ball is put in play about the same time as the kid leaving the floor.

Team A is on defense so as a crew we do not kill it as the offense notices only 4 on the floor and are trying to score. Coach from Team A realizes it and sends a player to the scores table to check in at the next appropriate time. Neither coach said a word and were both well aware of situation.

Was it handled correctly and where is a rule reference or case book play? Couldn't seem to find anything in either book.

I believe in high school they can have 4 on the floor and play can continue and as long as they don't send the 5th off the bench to gain an advantage they can come in anytime without going to the table.

Any info would be great!