Tough Call 3: Rytas Vilnius v Falco Szombathely - Personal foul

White 18 receives a pass and starts his dribble. Defender, Black 9, extends his arm and a contact occurs. The referee calls a personal foul on Black 9. Article 37.1.1 An unsportsmanlike foul is a player contact which, in the judgement of a referee is: Contact with an opponent and not legitimately attempting to directly play the ball within the spirit and intent of the rules. Outcome: Correct decision from the referees. Black 9 tried to reach for the ball in a normal basketball play. This is a personal foul. The White team will be awarded a throw-in at the place closest to the infraction and the shot clock will be reset to 14 seconds.