Since when does a simple fundamental pass count as an assist if the player receiving the pass scores a basket?
The rule book says, “An assist is credited to the player tossing the last pass leading directly to a made field goal, but only if the player scoring the goal demonstrates an immediate reaction toward the basket after receiving the pass. Note also that an inbound pass can be credited as an assist if it leads directly to a field goal. By rule, no more than one assist can be credited for each field goal.”
I have noticed that any pass seems to count. An example is Clark breaking the women’s assist record last night. At least twice, Clark made a simple pass to a teammate. That player drove to the basket and scored. Clark was given an assist. This happens in men’s college basketball too. What am I missing?
The rule book says, “An assist is credited to the player tossing the last pass leading directly to a made field goal, but only if the player scoring the goal demonstrates an immediate reaction toward the basket after receiving the pass. Note also that an inbound pass can be credited as an assist if it leads directly to a field goal. By rule, no more than one assist can be credited for each field goal.”
I have noticed that any pass seems to count. An example is Clark breaking the women’s assist record last night. At least twice, Clark made a simple pass to a teammate. That player drove to the basket and scored. Clark was given an assist. This happens in men’s college basketball too. What am I missing?
