MACBOA: Newsletter - Issue 68, February 1, 2007

Newsletter - Issue 68, February 1, 2007

In this Issue:

Remarks from the Supervisor of Officials: Donnee L. Gray
Interview with the William Lewit, Men’s Head Basketball Coach, Cecil Community College
Interview with the Barvenia Wooten-Collier, Women’s Head Basketball Coach, Prince George’s Community College
QUIZ TIME! Let’s Get into the Rule Book! Quiz/Test Number #4
Basketball Rules Quiz #3 Answers
Basketball Officials Association (BOA) Items from Lionel Butler, President
Submitting Articles for MACBOA Consideration
MACBOA Volunteers
Newsletter Contact/Information

The MACBOA Newsletter is a periodic newsletter publication of the Mid-Atlantic College Basketball Officials Association (MACBOA). MACBOA provides basketball officiating services to several colleges and universities in the Maryland - Washington, DC area. The Association has a membership of approximately 200 men and women officials. Our membership consist of men and women who work Divisions I, II, and III basketball. We pride our Association on providing quality and professional service.

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[Photo of Donnee L. Gray.]

Donnee L. Gray

As the month of February kicks in, let's go out and referee smart. Sustaining diligence in managing games as teams position themselves for post season play is crucial. Put into motion all of the rules and procedures and communication streams we have discussed all year. Be on time; dress professionally; communicate with your crew (pre-game and post-game conferences); work together as a team; work with coaches and players; and, when necessary, take care of business. Above all, be a professional and do your very best.

Other reminders:

My personal observations of crews as well as communication from Observers during the past several weeks indicate that officials have improved officiating the points of emphasis. When officials decide to concentrate on off-ball coverage and quit watching the ball, the quality of officiating post-play situations and officiating cutters without the ball rises dramatically. I have seen good hustle from Trail to Lead. Remember to hustle to get into position to accept the play.

Coaches: Continue to communicate with this office, be a positive influence on students and in the venue you compete in. Please continue to send in your game reports. Contact me at (301) 775-4088 or via email at dgray@macboa.org.

Women’s 01/25/07 NCAA Officiating Memo: Click here to read this memo

Traveling: Mostly on post players. Center and Trail must help the Lead. Move to get the angles to see through players. This takes effort and requires a higher level of intensity.

Taunting and Baiting: No warnings. Take care of this play immediately! Situations may increase as conference races get tighter. Be observant. Be fair.

Use of Elbows: Be vigilant in addressing swinging of elbows. If no contact occurs, it is a violation. When contact occurs that is unintentional but leads to displacement the play should be ruled a foul. If the contact is severe and judged with intent, the play should be judged a flagrant foul.

Crew Chiefs: I am to be notified of any ejections, technical foul, hard or intentional fouls or atypical situations. Be prepared to indicate specifics that led to the call as well as any other pertinent information.

Observers: Please keep in contact with Tommie Scott regarding your availability and to discuss officiating tendencies that need to be addressed for the rest of the season.

[Photo of William Lewit.]

William Lewit

Q. Why did you choose to go into coaching?

My entire life athletics has been my passion. I grew up in central New Jersey and played organized sports year round from the time I was young all the way through college. I played football, basketball and baseball in high school all four years and I played football and basketball in college all four years. I’ve been blessed to have some quality coaches that have helped shape my life through athletics. I wanted to continue to stay in a highly competitive athletic environment and help others experience the same things I did. As a coach, I can have a major impact on the student-athlete’s life and affect change. Today’s athlete is faced with so many distractions and they can stray if they do not have a purpose or a strong role-model to shepherd them. I can teach life skills such as goal setting, communication skills, work ethic, accountability, leadership and handling adversity. I enjoy the challenge of helping student-athletes reach their goals by providing leadership, structure, discipline and motivation each day.

Q. What has been your highlight in coaching?

A. We have three primary goals for our program each year: 1.) graduate our sophomores, 2.) help them continue their educational and athletic career at a four-year college and 3.) Win a national championship. We were fortunate to accomplish all three of these goals in the 2005-2006 season. All six sophomores graduated and all six received athletic scholarships to a four-year institution (5 players to Division I schools and 1 to Division II school). Additionally, we finished the season on a 29-ame winning streak, and won the National Championship with a 33-2 record. The last 8 years, 48 out of 50 sophomores have graduated and 27 have signed Division I scholarships and 26 have signed Division II scholarships. Probably what we are most proud of is that we have been able to build a nationally recognized program and sustain it over time and four-year college coaches regularly recruit from Cecil because they know they will be getting a student-athlete that is prepared both for the classroom and for the court.

Q. Please describe Cecil Community College, its rich history and what makes this an excellent institution for students?

A. Cecil Community College emphasizes a rigorous, well-rounded education. Cecil students are well prepared for "the next level" and highly prized by employers and officials at other colleges. They know you will be able to calculate, communicate, think on your feet, work in teams and have the skills to be a full participant in the 21st century. The College is moving with ardor and diligence to a higher level of service for students individually and to the region in general. Cecil Community College is a comprehensive, open-admission, learner-centered institution. The College provides career, transfer, and continuing education coursework and programs that anticipate and meet the dynamic intellectual, cultural and, economic development challenges of Cecil County and the surrounding region. Through support services and a technologically enriched learning environment, the College strives to empower each learner with skills, knowledge, and values needed for college preparation, transfer to four-year institutions, workforce entry or advancement, and personal enrichment. Further, Cecil Community College promotes an appreciation of cultural diversity, social responsibility, and academic excellence.

What separates Cecil Community College from other colleges are the quality people and the level of service they provide for all students. I’m very grateful to have an outstanding coaching staff with Ed Durham (1995-2006), Earl Piner (1996 – present) and former three year Cecil player, Jareem Dowling (2005-present). We all endorse the college’s mission of “Academic Excellence and Student Success”. Our administration, faculty, and student services provide a conducive environment for learning that our student’s thrive on. We are located ¼ mile off I-95 and just 50 miles from Baltimore and 50 miles from Philadelphia, but in a rural area with limited distractions. We have approximately 2,000 students and our student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Since 1968 our college has provided open access to affordable education for the residents of Cecil County and bordering areas.

Q. Please share your experience with the Mid-Atlantic College Basketball Officials Association.

A. MACBOA is a very well organized and professional association. The association works extremely hard to keep the channels of communication open between colleges, coaches, businesses, communities and it is always informative and educational. As a 12th year head coach in the conference, I definitely know who the better officials are and I’m grateful when they officiate our games. I scout all of our opponents before we play them so I feel I can evaluate the officials with an unbiased approach since I’m not emotionally involved in those games. MACBOA officials are knowledgeable, professional, approachable and prepared.

One prominent characteristic that I would like to see changed is the amount of “No Advantage Touch Fouls” called in our conference play. Most of our games are attended by four-year college coaches and many times the best players from both teams are sitting the bench in foul trouble for insignificant contact. As a coach you want the ref to be consistent and as a ref that is the most arduous concept to strive for but for the most part MACBOA refs are consistent.

Q. Any closing comments?

A. It is a privilege to coach at the college level as well as a privilege to participate as a student-athlete at the college level. Through education and athletics I’ve been able to meet a lot of outstanding people with whom I’ve been able to forge relationships. I am a big believer in athletics complement academics and it has helped so many young people not only receive a degree but receive an education.

[Photo of Barvenia Wooten-Collier.]

Barvenia Wooten-Collier

Why did you choose to go into coaching?

The reason that I chose to go into coaching was the opportunity to give back and to motive and inspire young people, especially girls and young woman to their greatness. Coaching the game of basketball too me, is like preparing for the challenges and adversities of dealing with life. The game offers much more then just bouncing a round leather ball. It allows me to teach one discipline, how to work together with others, how to be a team player, how to work through adversity and challenges and most important of all allows me to help them develop meaning and purpose for their lives. Coaching also, allows me to instill discipline and help them to understand commitment. I enjoy the opportunity of preparing them to focus on building their body, mind and soul through intense practices and a commitment to healthy eating.

What have been your highlights in coaching?

The highlights in coaching have been to see many of the boys & girls that I have coach mature and move on to playing basketball at the high school level and most recently the collegiate level. Nothing more thrills and excites me to see my young woman graduate with their degrees. Since my eight years at Prince George’s Community College I have had a wonderful yet challenging journey!. The most memorable highlight thus far was last year’s season. We won the conference with a record of 14-0, followed by winning the MDJUCO, the NJCAA Region XX Championship and finishing 6th in the country at the NJCAA Women’s Division II National Championship in Phoenix, AZ. Five of the eight players from last year’s team were sophomore and all received full athletic and academic scholarships to four year institutions. Most notable is Antelia Parrish of Bishop McNamara. She was MVP of every tournament including being voted unanimously MVP at the national tournament. She received a full athletic scholarship to George Washington University. Keisha Braxton of Largo High graduated with honors with a 3.6 GPA and received both an academic and athletic scholarship to Benedict College.

Please describe Prince George's Community College, its rich tradition, and what makes this an excellent institution for students?

Prince George's Community College strives to empower students for lifelong success by fostering student engagement in a learning-centered environment that inspires academic excellence, encourages professionalism and leadership development, and prepares students for transition to senior colleges, universities and/or the workplace.

Since coaching at Prince George’s Community College I have bee able to contribute to its rich traditions in developing and enhancing young student athletes and preparing them for the next level. Prince George’s Community College is a strong academic institution that takes pride in educating its students. My experiences with the Professors on campus have mostly been positive. They all seem to express a commitment to preparing the students to succeed in their courses and eventually earn their certification and/or degrees. We have worked diligently to bridge the gap between the academic and the athletic campus. Both are commitment to ensuring the total development of the student-athlete as a whole. At Prince Georges Community College, winning has become a tradition that we take pride is building.

Please share your experience with the Mid-Atlantic College Basketball Officials Association (MACBOA)?

My experience with MACBOA has developed into both a professional and positive experience.

Over the years of working with the MACBOA officials, I have found them to be very approachable and in most cases dedicated to their profession. Although, the road started off a lit bumpy, the adjustment period of getting to know the officials for out weights the earlier challenges and adversities that I experienced a young coach to the NJCAA. I believe that the mutual respect of MACBOA and me as a coach, have develop into a successful relationship which has created an atmosphere that has allowed me as a coach to work effectively with it officials.

Any closing comments?

I am both appreciative and delighted to have this opportunity to share with the MACBOA family. It is my desire that we continue to work together for the common good of the student-athlete.

COMING TOGETHER IS A BEGINNING
KEEPING TOGETHER IS A PROGRESS
WORKING TOGETHER IS SUCCESS

The following questions must be returned to Donnee L. Gray, MACBOA Supervisor of Officials postmarked or sent via email no later than February 14, 2007 to be in good standing and to be eligible for consideration of MACBOA assignments.

In answering the questions, answers must include supporting rulebook citation. Officials working men's or women's basketball may answer the questions according to the respective codes.

Cut-and-paste the quiz and e-mail your test with answers to dgray@macboa.org.

Faxed submission will not be accepted as meeting the requirement. Use E-mail or regular postal mail!

PRINT NAME: _________________________________________________

CHECK ONE: ______ Men's Official ______ Women's Official

After the half has ended, a direct technical foul is assessed to the coach of Team A. The possession arrow favors Team A. The official starts the second half by administering the technical foul and awards Team A the ball out of bounds with an alternating possession throw-in. Is the official correct?

While A1 is dribbling, A2 and B2 are charged with double intentional personal fouls. The official awards to no free throws and awards the ball to Team A at a designated spot with the unexpired time. Is the official correct?

A1 ends his dribble and cannot find anyone to whom to pass the ball, so to avert having a five-second closely guarded violation called, A1 intentionally throws the ball against B1. A1 catches the ball and starts another dribble. The official rules this a double dribble. The coach inquires about the call and the official informs the coach that voluntarily throwing the ball against another player is illegal. Is the official correct?

The official bounces the ball to A1 for a second free throw. Before A1 catches the ball, B2 steps into the lane and requests and timeout. The official grants the request. Is the official correct?

B1 commits a personal foul against A1. Following the foul, A1 and B1 are assessed with a double intentional technical foul. It is A1’s fifth foul. The official rules A1’s and B1’s fouls are offsetting and awards no free throws. He disqualifies A1 and has A1’s substitute attempt the free throws and resumes play off the make or miss. Is the official correct?

With Team A behind by two points, A1’s last second shot is ruled good. The game is being played on a court that has a 10th-of-a-second display on the game clock and a courtside monitor. The referee uses the monitor to review the play. However, the clock is not visible on the monitor. The replay shows the ball was released before the red light or LED lights game on. The official counts the basket. Is the official correct?

B1 fouls A1. Team A is in the bonus. Prior to the free throws being administered, A1 is charged with an intentional technical foul. The official awards Team B the free throws for the technical foul and resumes play at the point of interruption. Is the official correct?

B1 fouls A1. Team A is in the bonus. Prior to administering A1’s free throws, A1 and B1 are charged with dead ball contact fouls. The official rules that the fouls count toward the five fouls for disqualification and toward the bonus. Is the official correct?

A1 is to attempt the free throws for a technical foul. Following the first free throw, the coach wants A2 to attempt the second free throw. The official rules the same player must attempt both free throws. Is the official correct?

A1’s throw-in from the front court is deflected by A1 into the backcourt. A3 is the first to touch the ball in the backcourt. The official rules this a backcourt violation. Is the official correct?

Teammates A1 and A-2 are arguing on their way to their bench after the TO is granted. A1 verbally abuses A2 and both grab each other and fall to the floor. Make a call. What do you call?

You are right if you review the current 2006-07 Rule Book and conclude that there is a contradiction in Rule 4-23 and Rule 10-17. The contradiction has been dully noted by Ed Bilik, NCAA, for a change in next year's Rule Book. In Rule 10-17.a .b .c, replace the word ‘opponent’ with the word ‘individual’ and that will eliminate the contradiction. As mentioned at the clinics, Rule 4-23 was a rewrite and inadvertently the change was not made in Rule 10-17. The intent of the rewrite of 4-23 was to clarify fighting and cover the situation described above since it is becoming a prevalent occurrence. At minimum direct technical fouls can be assessed to the Team A players, however, Rule 4-23 is the dominate rule and you are correct to charge both players with flagrant technical fouls and eject them for fighting.
Thrower-in A1, after in bounding the ball, delayed entering the playing court. What is the call?

When a player purposely delays his return to the playing court and there is no legitimate reason for the delay, an infraction has occurred. Charge A1 with an indirect technical foul. Rule 10-3.18
One official called a player control foul and another official called a blocking foul? What is the call?

A double personal foul has been committed. Play shall resume at the point of interruption by awarding the ball to the team in control as a designated spot, nearest to where the ball was located, without a reset of the shot clock. Rules 4-26.10; 4-51.2a; A.R. 159 BR 134
Following a violation, the timer failed to stop the game clock. A1 inbounds the ball to A2, who was called for traveling. The mistake is now recognized. What do you call?

Obvious timing mistake occurred because of the failure to stop the game clock properly after a violation. After the ball is in play, such a mistake shall be corrected during the first dead ball or during the next live ball before the ball is touched in bounds or out of bounds by a player. The referee is permitted to use official courtside replay equipment, videotape or a television monitor when available or if referee has definite knowledge relative to the time involved. Rule 2-5.1.f; 2-6.1
A1 is setting a screen on stationary B1. Make the call.

Setting screens with the visual field of opponent, the screener is permitted to take a position as close as he/she likes providing the screener does not make contact with the opponent. Rule 10-22.2
A1 received a pass from A2, left the playing court to attempt a try for goal and while airborne, fumbled the ball. After returning to the playing court, A1 can?

The accidental fumble caused a loss of player control. A fumble may be legally recovered by any player. When A1 recovered the fumble, the player established player control and since the player did not previously dribble, the player is permitted to start a dribble. Rule 4-29.1; 9-7.1.c; 4-18.1
A1 attempted the second or 2 free throws and B2 touched the ball while it was on the ring and prevented it from entering the basket. Make the call.

BI occurs when a player touches the ball or any part of the basket while the ball is on or within the basket. B2 touched the ball while the ball was on the ring and committed BI. A1 is awarded 1 point for the BI and Team B is allowed to run the end line on the throw in. Rule 4-4.1.a; 9-17.1.a & 2; 7-5.8
A1 was fouled and awarded a 1-and-1. Prior to the free throws, B1 was charged with a direct technical foul, followed by a double technical foul. Make the call.

Attempt the free throws for the direct technical foul, followed by the 1-and-1 and play off the make or miss. Rule 7-5.9; 10-8.1

[Photo of Lionel Butler.]

Lionel Butler

On behalf of the BOA Board of Directors, I would like to thank all members who have sent in their membership dues for the upcoming year. If you have not sent in your dues, please feel free to contact me or any member of the BOA Board of Directors.

Your check or money order for $15 should be made out to: MACBOA-BOA and send to:

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Please let us know of any MACBOA member news that we should send cards, flowers, etc. The BOA is there for our membership and we can only act if we know of events. Events include sick members and their family members, condolence notices, as well as communication about professional appointments and selections to conferences and leagues.

The BOA is here to service our members and we look forward to partnering with our members in programs and initiatives. We will be proactive in communicating to you throughout the season to promote activities during the season and beyond. Any members wanting to be a part of any special interest committees please contact any member of the BOA Board of Directors.

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being able to express your opinions, while being open minded

having at least a free hour or two a week caring for the membership

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