Flagrant Foul, Penalty 1, Defender reckless contest into landing space; shooter turns ankle Flagrant Foul, Penalty 1, Defender reckless contest into landing space, shooter turns ankle Legal play, Defender stays parallel to driver, does not initiate illegal contact
“This is an example of a Flagrant Foul, Penalty 1, for not allowing an airborne shooter the opportunity to return to the floor safely. The defensive player, Jalen Duren, challenges the jump shot, but his closeout is reckless, and he extends his left foot into the landing space of the shooter, Matas Buzelis, causing him to turn his ankle and fall to the floor. Defenders must give airborne shooters the opportunity to land safely. Whether intentional or not, this is a dangerous play with potential for injury, and it will be penalized with a Flagrant Foul, Penalty 1.”