NASSAU, Bahamas – Baylor’s game-winning 3-pointer by Jeremy Roach might have come after the clock expired had it began on time – and it was reviewable, a Massive East supply instructed The Submit.
Tv replays confirmed that the clock didn’t begin on time after St. John’s ahead Zuby Ejiofor missed the second of two free throws with 4.1 seconds left within the Twenty second-ranked Johnnies’ 99-98 double extra time loss to No. 13 Baylor within the Baha Mar Hoops Championship.
It was initially deflected by RJ Luis of St. John’s, however the clock didn’t begin till moments after Baylor had possession, giving Roach sufficient time to empty his rainbow 3-pointer on the buzzer.
The officers reviewed the play, however solely to ensure Roach acquired the shot off on time, not if the clock started appropriately.
The supply mentioned the officers can evaluate all the play, and use a stopwatch to find out if the shot would’ve been good had the clock began when it ought to have and disallow the basket.
It’s unsure if Roach would’ve gotten the shot off earlier than the horn if the clock began as soon as Luis acquired his hand on the ball. He actually would’ve needed to rush extra in that state of affairs.
Requested afterwards concerning the clock, St. John’s coach Rick Pitino mentioned: “I don’t know what to say, the referees didn’t do a very good job tonight.”
Pitino was livid that Ejiofor was “iced” earlier than taking his two free throws.
Baylor coach Scott Drew known as for a evaluate, pondering Ejiofor might have hit one in every of his gamers with an elbow after they fouled him, and the officers granted it.
“[The official] said the coach said we elbowed [his player], which we did not do,” Pitino mentioned. “Clear as day. It’s an unethical move. I don’t like it, but that’s not the reason we lost.”
