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Hey IAABO!Scenario: While dribbling, A1 is wearing their jersey untucked. Note: The jersey is designed by the manufactur...
04/09/2026

Hey IAABO!

Scenario: While dribbling, A1 is wearing their jersey untucked. Note: The jersey is designed by the manufacturer to be worn outside the uniform bottoms.

Ruling: The official rules A1 is properly equipped.

Is the ruling correct?

03/09/2026

Hey IAABO!

What's the difference between an ejection and disqualification?

Who may be ejected? Who may be DQ'd?

03/09/2026

"When you're the Lead, pick up the secondary defender as soon as possible."
-Anonymous

02/09/2026

Hey IAABO!

Scenario: A1 ends their dribble in the lane, jumps off one foot, then is fouled by B1 while airborne. A1 lands on both feet at the same time and immediately elevates for a try.

Ruling: Foul on B1. Award two free-throws to A1 as continuous motion applies.

Is the ruling correct?

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02/09/2026

Displacement occurs when illegal contact causes a player to lose or be forced out of their legally established position.

Eye Discipline:
🏀Keep your eyes on the screening action until it dissolves.

Play Calling Guideline:
🏀Referee the defense.
🏀Call the first foul.

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🏀 SPORTORIALS SPOTLIGHT | 2026–27 NCAA Basketball: What Officials Need to KnowThe 2026–27 season brings important update...
01/09/2026

🏀 SPORTORIALS SPOTLIGHT | 2026–27 NCAA Basketball: What Officials Need to Know

The 2026–27 season brings important updates, clarifications, and teaching points for both NCAA men’s and women’s basketball. While this is not a major rules-change year, there are several adjustments, Points of Emphasis, and officiating priorities that will impact how the game is administered and officiated.

From 10-second backcourt violations and clock awareness to traveling, screens, freedom of movement, post play, positioning, whistle discipline, and three-person mechanics, these updates provide valuable insight into where the game is headed and what officials should be focused on this season.

Full article by Jon Levinson: https://bit.ly/4gxRcz6

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01/09/2026

Hey IAABO!

Scenario: A1 releases the ball on a try for goal. While the ball is in flight, A4 pushes B4. Team B is in the bonus.

Ruling: Since the ball was already released, Team B shall not be awarded free throws.

Is the ruling correct?

01/09/2026

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01/09/2026

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31/08/2026

Hey IAABO!

Scenario: An airborne shooter, A1, is fouled by B1 immediately before the horn sounds to end the first quarter. The try is unsuccessful.

Ruling: The officials do not add time to the game clock and administer A1’s free throws with no players occupying the lane spaces.

Is the ruling correct?

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