team technical

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These two scenarios actually occurred in our area this week during a high school holiday basketball tournament.

Team A has 12 players listed in official score book, 12 players in uniform. However, only the 5 starters had uniform numbers listed in book. The referee apparently didn't remind team A that numbers were required. When the scorekeeper brought it to the referee's attention, as team A's first substitute entered the game, a team technical was issued. Coach of team A argued that it is the responsibility of the referee to check the book to make sure all the players have numbers listed.

Team B lists #31 as #13 in book. He is not a starter, plays a few minutes in the first half, scores 2 points, assessed 1 personal foul. A half time, the coach of Team A is advised by his scorer that the wrong number is listed in book. Referee advises coach that no technical foul may be issued because #31 is not on the court. Coach of Team A argues that since #31 has "stats", proving he had been in the game, a technical foul should be issued.