The play described below is provided for your review and discussion. The rulings given are based on NFHS rules. NCAA rulings may be different.
Team B makes a huge rally to come back from 10 points down with 1:31 left in the game. Team B is two points down during the final few seconds of play. With less than six seconds to play, B-1 drives the lane and is fouled in the act of shooting a layup which passes through the goal to tie the game with 1.6 seconds on the clock.
The Team B bench erupts cheering. #15 runs onto the court and high fives B-1 under the basket.
Handle the situation.
#15 is charged with a technical foul for unauthorized entry onto the court. There is no ejection involved since there was no fight or confrontation going on. B-1 will be awarded his free throw with no players lined up. Then any player or eligible substitute from Team A will attempt the free throws for the technical foul. Team A will be awarded the ball for a throw-in at the division line opposite the table.
(References: Rule 10-5-2, 10-5-5)
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Unfortunate for Team B, as Bench Player # 15 was stupid in his action and could cause the team
to lose the game.