Review of Tough Calls from BCL Qualification Round Tournaments

**TC1: Biotekno Korfez Basket vs. Kolossos H Hotels BC - Flagrant Foul**

During a three-point jump shot by White #77, contact occurred with Blue #9’s foot on landing. The referee initially called a shooting foul, awarding three free throws to White #77. After consulting with other officials, they used the Instant Replay System (IRS) due to uncertainty about a potential flagrant foul. The review concluded that the foul was indeed flagrant. According to Art. 33.6, a player has the right to land at the same location or a different spot unoccupied by opponents at take-off. The action by Blue #9, stepping towards the shooter’s landing spot, was deemed reckless and potentially harmful. The game resumed with three free throws awarded to White #77, then a throw-in for the White team from their frontcourt throw-in line.

**TC2: SL Benfica vs. Lions de Geneve - Landing Foul**

Red #1 executed a three-point shot while White #14 attempted to block it. During Red #1’s landing, a foul was called as the players made contact. The referee awarded three free throws to Red #1. Here, the contact was deemed acceptable. White #14's attempt to block was a standard basketball maneuver, and contact happened after the shooter landed on a previously unoccupied spot. The decision by the referee was confirmed as correct.

**TC3: Promitheas Patras BC vs. RASTA Vechta - Flagrant Foul**

After White #4 scored a three-pointer, Black #5 pushed White #14. Initially, the referee called a personal foul. However, the officials consulted among themselves and decided to utilize the IRS to assess whether it constituted a flagrant foul. The review determined the foul was flagrant, as outlined by Art. 38.1.1: a flagrant foul is illegal contact that goes against sportsmanship and fair play. Black #5's action was not a legitimate basketball maneuver. Consequently, the game was restarted with two free throws awarded to White #14, followed by a White team throw-in from their frontcourt line.