FIBA - Article - 47.8
FIBA - Article - 47.8
Heading: Referees: Duties and powers
"The implementation and interpretation of the Official Basketball Rules by the referees, regardless of an explicit decision was made or not, is final and cannot be contested or disregarded, except in cases where a protest is allowed (see Appendix C)."
RCA Explanation
RCA Explanation
Source & Governing Body Reference
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