Clear-Path-To-The Basket-Foul

Referees may review situations where they are not reasonably certain whether a personal foul called at any time during a game met the criteria for a clear-path-to-the-basket foul.

Reviewable Matters:

  1. Ball is ahead of the tip of the circle in the backcourt
  2. No defender is ahead of the offensive player with the transition scoring opportunity
  3. Player with the transition scoring opportunity is in control of the ball or a pass to him has been released
  4. The foul deprives his team of a transition scoring opportunity
    1. A transition scoring opportunity exists when, following a change in possession, the offensive team is continuously advancing the ball while it has an advantage based on the speed of play, the position of defenders or both
  5. The foul was committed prior to the offensive player starting his shooting motion
  6. The foul was caused by the defender’s attempt to intercept or deflect a pass intended for the player with the transition scoring opportunity
  7. Whether any unsportsmanlike acts or unnecessary contact occurred
  8. Whether a flopping violation proximate to the called foul should be assessed or rescinded

Notes:

  1. A clear-path-to-the-basket foul will take precedence over a called transition take foul
  2. Transition take foul is not a reviewable matter

Final Ruling: Replay Center Referees