Question: A-4 who is airborne and shoots the ball, the ball is in air when 24 second signal sounds, B-8 commits an unsportsmanlike foul on A-4.  What would the call be?

Answer: In this situation, we would normally need to know if the ball enters the basket, hits the ring, or misses the ring, however, since there was an unsportsmanlike foul called this foul would be charged regardless of the status of the ball.

  • If the ball enters the basket, charge B-8 with an Unsportsmanlike Foul; A-4 is awarded one (1) free throw and possession at mid-court.
  • If the ball hits the ring or misses the ring, charge B-8 with an Unsportsmanlike Foul; A-4 is awarded two(2) free throws and possession at mid-court.
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