Basketball Referee

Basketball Referee

Rndballref

20 Years Experience

Chicago, IL

Male, 60

For twenty years I officiated high school, AAU and park district basketball games, retiring recently. For a few officiating is the focus of their occupation, while for most working as an umpire or basketball referee is an avocation. I started ref'ing to earn beer money during college, but it became a great way to stay connected to the best sports game in the universe. As a spinoff, I wrote a sports-thriller novel loosely based on my referee experiences titled, Advantage Disadvantage

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Last Answer on September 20, 2019

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Can an offensive player who is continuously dribbling be called for five seconds?

Asked by Frank over 8 years ago

The violation is that a player is "closely guarded" for 5 seconds. Note it includes a stationary player holding the ball, dribbling in place, and dribbling on the move. Being closely guarded by a defender for a continuous 5 seconds is a violation.

If the ball inadvertently hits a body part (hip) on the dribble but does not come to rest, ie, the ball handler lets the ball bounce off the floor and resumes dribbling, is this a violation?

Asked by mojolin over 8 years ago

no violation

What happens if it is found that the name of a player is listed incorrectly after the book has been signed by an official the referee (either during or after the game?

Asked by Brooks almost 8 years ago

If during the game, it is technical foul if the team conveyed inaccurate information before the game to the official scorer.

After the game, when the refs leave the visual confines of the court there is nothing that can be done (unless the state allows) post game protests.

If one or two NCAA basketball referees decides that the third referees call is incorrect or 'vindictive', can they overrule the third referee whether the third referee agrees to change the call or not?

Asked by Kamerch over 7 years ago

I am not sure about NCAA rules, but I suspect no ref can overrule another as in NFHS rules.

Can a player who controls the ball re-control the after attempting a shot without it first hitting the rim, back board or another player?

Asked by Eddie Basketball over 8 years ago

Yes, as long as the shot was deemed a legitimate try by the officials.

Sir, suppose a player holding the ball or driving in for a layup is it legal for defender to PRESS the ball without touching his body in his hands (ball still in the hand of offense player) ??

Asked by kartikey about 8 years ago

If i understand the question, what happens when a defender legally pushes on the ball in opposte direction of the offensive player? Answer = held ball, go the possession arrow.

Is it considered traveling if 2 offensive players have simultaneous control of the ball?

Asked by Northwoods almost 9 years ago

Only if one of them lifts a foot.