re: Nate Oats is the epitome of sportsmanship

Goaltending is a violation in which one or more players interfere with the basketball when a field goal attempt is on its way to the basket and is in its downward flight. The shot must be intentional and the ball must have a reasonable chance of going into the basket.

In the NCAA, WNBA, and NBA, goaltending may also be called if the ball is interfered with after a shot that contacts the backboard (a bank shot). This is seen frequently during layups that have already hit the backboard before the defender blocks it (more on that below).

It was goaltending…….