WEEKLY REPORT - 12

16.01.2023

Dear Officials.

Thank you. Your performances in the 8 Play-Ins games last week were some of the best officiating so far this season. As we expected, all games were very intensive, with some surprises in the final results. Your readiness to control the games, and to control possible conflict situations or unsportsmanlike behaviour was very high; a standard which we must keep moving forward. Also, thank you to the 19 BCL Referees nominated for the FIBA Europe Cup games for your very high level of officiating.

Feedback from BCL Video Observers:

Positive:

  • Game control and consistency
  • Control of the behaviour - players and coaches
  • Communications with the participants
  • Off the ball play control
  • Teamwork - divided responsibility and mutual trust

To improve:

  • Continue to reduce unnecessary double whistle
  • Mechanics - on-time rotation, searching open angle

IRS usage - Referees:

In 8 games we had 3 IRS reviews initiated by the Referees. One situation 2 or 3 points, one possible game clock correction, and one defensive foul before or after the end of the period. All 3 situations were solved with the correct final decision.

IRS usage - HCC

Coaches asked 8 times for HCC. Five times for an out of bounds review in L2M. In three situations the Referees corrected their initial decision.

Nominations for the L16 GD 1, Jan 24/25 we'll send on Thursday, Jan 19. Please confirm and contact travel agency immediately.

'Expect the expected'

This week we have four Play-Ins GD-3; live or die games. For these games I have nominated very experienced Referees. From my side to all 12 Referees, I wish, no, I expect, emotional discipline, high level calls and a readiness to solve any possible conflict situation. On one side, the nominated Referees have the advantage of scouting, your teams have played 2 P-I games in 8 days. On the other side you have the unpredictability of live or die games. Communication with the game participants, and among the officiating team will be a very important element. With proper and sensitive communication, you can solve any possible critical situation and remember, during these live or die games don't hesitate to use the IRS review when it is necessary, and according to Protocol and Regulations.

I wish you all great games.

Davorin