AboutBret Temple Expertise My expertise happens to be in Basketball Officiating. So I can answer any question pertaining to Basketball Rules.
Experience I have been a Basketball Official now for over 15 years, officiating from junior basketball Leagues all the way up to the High school Level.
Education/Credentials El Sorrino Officials Association Basketball School
Question What happens when someone breaks the backboard? is it a technical or is the game just called off?
Answer it is not a techical foul. They simply postpone the game until the backboard can be replaced. Actually shattered backboards were very common in professional basketball in the 1980's especially with players like Darryl Dawkins, and Dominique Wilkins. The NBA finally installed breakaway rims that give. Although every once in a while they still can shatter. If it happens in a high school game where a new rim can't be installed right away, they have to postpone the game and replay it another day. I hope that helps.
