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Originally Posted by Welpe

I wouldn't have an intentional here either. It's not excessive contact and I think he is making a clumsy, off balance play on the ball.

Excessive contact would not be the reason to justify an intentional foul here.

Let me ask you these questions:
Is this a breakaway?
Does the offensive player have an obvious advantageous position?
Do you believe that the defender purposely fouls in an attempt to prevent an easy basket?

Now go check the rule.