Shot Clock Violation

October 20, 2014

Since the 2009-10 season, referees have reviewed plays in which they were not reasonably certain whether a successful field goal was released prior to the expiration of the shot clock or a called foul was committed prior to the expiration of the shot clock.

Reviewable Matters:

  1. Whether a successful field goal was attempted prior to the expiration of the shot clock
  2. Whether a non-shooting foul occurred prior to the expiration of the shot clock
  3. Whether a shooting foul occurred prior to the expiration of the shot clock or whether the shooter released the ball prior to the expiration of the shot clock
  4. Made field goal was scored correctly as a 2-point field goal or 3-point field goal
  5. A player fouled was attempting a 2-point field goal or 3-point field goal
  6. Shooter or player fouled committed a boundary line violation or the ball touched out of bounds prior to entering the basket
  7. 24-second violation occurred prior to the ball being released or foul occurring
  8. 8-second backcourt violation
  9. Whether any unsportsmanlike acts or unnecessary contact occurred
  10. In the case of a foul, whether a flopping violation proximate to the called foul should be assessed or rescinded

Notes:

  1. On a successful field goal, Replay Review will be conducted according to the following:
    • Prior to the last two minutes of the fourth period or the last two minutes of any overtime period: the review occurs during the next possible clock stoppage or neutral opportunity but no later than the conclusion of the next timeout or period break following the basket in question
    • During the last two minutes of the fourth period or the last two minutes of any overtime period: the review occurs at the next clock stoppage, including immediately upon a successful basket when the clock stops in the last two minutes, but no later than the ball being put back in play following the basket in question
    • If the shot clock violation is not reviewed in accordance with the foregoing timing rules, it may not be reviewed thereafter
  2. During the entire game, replay review of a foul occurring as the shot clock expires must take place prior to the shooter releasing the first free throw attempt or prior to the subsequent inbounding of the ball. If the foul occurred after the expiration of the shot clock, the foul will not count. Instant replay would NOT be used to check a successful basket if the throw-in, free throw attempt or jump ball started with .2 or .1 on the shot clock

Final Ruling: Replay Center Referees