FIBA - Article - 4.1.3
FIBA - Article - 4.1.3
Heading: Teams Sub Heading: Definition
"During playing time, a team member is:
A player when on the court and entitled to play.
A subtitute when not on the court but entitled to play.
An excluded player when having committed 5 fouls and is no longer entitled to play."
RCA Explanation
RCA Explanation
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