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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How many players are allowed to suit up for a regular season NCAA D3 men's basketball team? In addition, a NCAA D3 tournament game?

Asked by Delta Cook over 8 years ago

I am not conversant with current ncaa rules. Sorry.

What are the rules relative to Asst Coaches standing during a game? Live Ball/Dead Ball to address his own Team.

Asked by Brent Stewart about 8 years ago

Only the head coach can stand in the coach's box during a live ball. The asst coach should only stand during extended dead balls (injuries) or time outs.

Can a defensive player move without establishing position when taking a charge? I have the director of my city arguing with me on his interpretation of the rule that says a player can move but he is not considering they must establish LGP.

Asked by Alan over 8 years ago

To take a charge, a player must establish legal guarding position. That does not mean you have to stop. For example you could be defending while moving backwards, and you get run over - you established your right to the space, which is legal guarding position and it is a charge.

On an inbounds play after a made basket, can the inbounding player dribble the ball while still out of bounds?

Asked by Oldhoopster about 8 years ago

Yes. But if he bounces the ball inbounds it would be a violation.

Is it Outabounds if the ball hits the back of the backboard

Asked by Hodgkin over 8 years ago

Yes. Also on a rectangular backboard if yhe ball goes over the top it is out of bounds.

What if the game was in the city playoffs can the referee still review a play?

Asked by Amalia about 8 years ago

Again , only if stste rules allow..in illinois a city championship cannot use video replay.

Time expires while shot in air. Ball bounces before going through hoop, untouched by a player. Does it count?

Asked by Matt about 8 years ago

A try (rulebook jargon for a shot) ends when it is clear that it will not go directly in the ring. So if a try goes up in the air and then bounces on the floor, the try ended, and in your example time ran out. No basket.