Michigan High School Runs Carbon Copy of the Duke Grant Hill-Christian Laettner Play and Incredibly, It Works

Trailing by two points with 1.5 seconds left in a Regional Semifinal, Hudsonville High School (Michigan) decided to draw up the ol’ Grant Hill-to-Christian Laettner play in attempt to send the game to overtime. (Disregard the score in the video; it wasn’t tied.)

Brent Hibbitts played the role of Grant Hill, throwing a looping 75-foot pass that was virtually on-point to Cody Stuive, who was Christian Laettner. Stuive initially dropped the pass, but quickly recovered it to toss in a lefty hook as the buzzer sounded to send the game into overtime.

Hudsonville prevailed, 64-60, and will play for the Regional title tonight. [via Fox 17]

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28 Responses to “Michigan High School Runs Carbon Copy of the Duke Grant Hill-Christian Laettner Play and Incredibly, It Works”

ging Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:42 AM

should not have counted. the inbounds passer bounced the ball once (out of bounds) before passing it. that’s a violation.

Chelsea Chris Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:43 AM

Nice shot. Lucky the pass got through the defense.

I guess that proves that if Pitino has guarded the inbounder on the base line, they might have still lost.

/doesn’t prove anything

TheGilly Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:45 AM

I didn’t think you could dribble the ball when throwing it in.

incognito ibis Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:51 AM

I’m confused.. the score shows tied before the pass and they certainly act like they just won the game.

The Wayne Fontes Safari Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:51 AM

Hudsonville brand ice cream is the tits.

incognito ibis Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:51 AM

Never mind I’m an idiot and didn’t read the post

scripty Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:52 AM

I didn’t think you could dribble the ball when throwing it in.

I think it’s okay if it is either a live ball (like after a basket) or it wasnt really used for an advantage or deception. (cant see the video). Cant dribble or step on the line, obviously.

Cowboy Mike's Old Original Red Hot Ricochet Barbeque Sauce Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:57 AM

All it needs is a janitor playing the role of Thomas Hill (who potentially would be Thomas Hill).

squawkbox Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:58 AM

I didn’t think you could dribble the ball when throwing it in.

Agree.

TheRealAC Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:59 AM

should not have counted. the inbounds passer bounced the ball once (out of bounds) before passing it. that’s a violation.

good call.

Cowboy Mike's Old Original Red Hot Ricochet Barbeque Sauce Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 9:59 AM

I don’t think you can dribble the ball out of bounds at Yahoo! Finance.

ButtersBC Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:02 AM

Buncha Ted Valentines in this bitch

Clayton Cargill Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:03 AM

that’s a violation..

you’re a violation

Starscream Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:06 AM

According to my exhaustive research, you can dribble the ball. Couldn’t find Michigan HS rules, but according to a few links you can.

(South Carolina HS) http://www.scboa11.com/forms/WebDocs/BB%20Rule%209.pdf
(Chapman Univ. Misunderstood Rules)
http://web.chapman.edu/asbe/faculty/bdehning/Personal/laderabasketball/Misunderstood%20Rules.htm

TheRealAC Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:10 AM

According to my exhaustive research, you can dribble the ball. Couldn’t find Michigan HS rules, but according to a few links you can.

he traveled too

HuskerDawg Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:15 AM

Fuck this fucking guy. I hope he gets caught and is raped in prison daily.

KC Resident Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:17 AM

that’s a violation..

he traveled too

Did he rape the Queen also? A bunch of buzzkills around here.

scripty Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:25 AM

Did he gain an advantage by dribbling, that is the foremost thing to ask when calling a violation in basketball. I think the rules guide the official to not call an offense unless a clear advantage is gained. While HS basketball may differ from little league in a talent level, this is how a 4th grader can travel when bringing the ball up the court when unguarded and a ref lets it go. The ref isn’t choosing to have a good spirit about things, it is inconsequential.

And, I really think it’s okay to dribble unless you bounce the ball on the line or are trying to deceive somehow. This is one of those things I think people have gotten in there heads. If somebody could show a link where it is illegal I’d be suprised.

/not a ref

NinoBrown Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:29 AM

Fuck this fucking guy. I hope he gets caught and is raped in prison daily.

Saw this story yesterday. Just awful. 6 months old

Shining Base Path Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:38 AM

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Shining Base Path Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:38 AM

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Shining Base Path Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:38 AM

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Shining Base Path Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 10:39 AM

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Shining Base Path Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:04 AM

cool

Roethlishotdog Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:28 AM

should not have counted. the inbounds passer bounced the ball once (out of bounds) before passing it. that’s a violation.

Sorry – late to the party. There are no dribbling or pivot foot restrictions on a throw in. If it is a spot throw in, you must simply keep one foot within an imaginary 3 foot wide area at the spot of the throw in, and they legally throw the ball directly into play (i.e., you can’t throw in the hoop, off the back of the backboard, etc.).

As someone noted above, it’s only an issue if the dribble was beyond the sideline into the court of play.

Roethlishotdog Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:30 AM

If it is a spot throw in, you must simply keep one foot within an imaginary 3 foot wide area at the spot of the throw in,

By the way, this 3-foot provision only applies laterally. You are allowed to go as far backward as you want. So, when the kid starts the play way back from the end line that’s not an issue either. He could have gone to the wall.

Scalia Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:35 AM

There are no dribbling or pivot foot restrictions on a throw in. If it is a spot throw in, you must simply keep one foot within an imaginary 3 foot wide area at the spot of the throw in

Coached in a few games where the opponent was doing just that (moving around w/in a 3-ft area) and I had to apologize to the ref for my idiot fans that were screaming “TRAVEL!” at him

ging Says:
March 13th, 2013 at 11:36 AM

i sit corrected. thanks for the info.