In Reply to: With all due respect, I just watched the replay a dozen times posted by mikeo on December 22, 2024 at 15:41:49
in real time and in replays. That being said, it's still the offensive player's job to hang on to the ball. Fouls are going to happen and no one can count on them being called - especially in that situation. It does no good to do the "what about" thing. Basketball refs are notorious for being inconsistent. Because of the nature of the game and it's quick action it's just part of the whole. Take care of the ball and don't think about all the other stuff.
It was a mistake to start with to give the ball to someone in the corner. Better to spread out the defense then bring someone down the middle around the free throw line after getting his defender on his hip. Bilodeau would have been my choice. Throw the pass high let him go up and get it and let the Tar Heels foul him. If they don't then Dylan should have been racing down court on the weak side. That's usually open when the other team presses full court. Pressure the defense and everyone crashes the boards. There should have been an open look somewhere down court on a busted full court with everyone spread out.