Fouling at the buzzer

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Dewey33

The guys debating this seem to be split. A handful say no shot (all agree) and no foul (unless its a flagrant or tech).

The rest say the shot attempt cant count, but the shooter is protected until he comes back to the ground. Therefore the foul would have to stand and shots coming.

It got pretty heated and wanted to get your guys opinions.

What you need to look at is the definition of an airborne shooter.

An airborne shooter is either attempting to release a try, or has already released a try. If the horn sounds before the try is released, he's not an airborne shooter.

Had he been fouled before the horn and not released the shot until after, then you'd shoot two free throws.