Give Me Control takes a deep dive into 19 offensive fouls that were called in charge-block situations in Rounds 31-32. Todd delves into why referees are getting them wrong and asks some hard questions about whether or not everyone involved – referees, coaches, players, and even TV commentators – is fully aware of the rules.
Shaquille McKissick, TJ Shorts, Nadir Hifi, Carsen Edwards, Theo Maledon… Anyone would put them at the top of a list of EuroLeague's quickest, most athletic, and dynamic players.
What else do they have in common?
They were all the victims of highly debatable or clearly incorrect referee decisions involving offensive fouls on drives to the basket in last week's EuroLeague double Rounds 31 and 32.
No one would argue that the EuroLeague is interested in unfairly punishing its top athletes when they are trying to make spectacular plays at the rim, so what's happening exactly?
Give Me Control takes a deep dive into 19 offensive fouls that were called in charge-block situations in Rounds 31-32.
Todd delves into why referees are getting them wrong and asks some hard questions about whether or not everyone involved – referees, coaches, players, and even TV commentators – is fully aware of the rules.
There is a concept in basketball officiating called "refereeing the defense".
It means that the
