About Bill Emerson Expertise I can answer questions about rosters and colleges attended for pro basketballers from late 1960s until today. I can tell readers about college programs from 1960s until today coaches asst coaches etc
Experience I have one of the largest collections of basketball magazines in the United States. I am constantly asked trivia questions wherever I go.
Education/Credentials I played college basketball and coached Jr college basketball I am a college graduate
Question i recently played in a rec league game where a ref called me for 2 moving screen fouls. i did not even make the slightest contact with the defender i was trying to screen. the ref acknowledged that i did not make contact, but that didnt matter. as long as i am moving to attempt the screen it is a foul whether i make contact or not. even if the defender is 5 feet away from me, it is a foul. is this true? is it a foul if you make absolutely no contact whatsoever? pleas let me know.
Answer I consulted a college referee and he assured me no contact no foul. Best referee story, on the day John Havlicek was retiring in Boston, they were having John Havlicek day before the game and Hubie Brown was coaching the Hawks. and they were presenting gifts to the Havlicek family and retiring his jersey. Brown said he knew the Hawks were in trouble when he looked over and the refs were crying.
