An Irish basketball team have refused an order to participate in the surreal spectacle of the last 0.3 seconds of a playoff match being replayed, stating that taking part would be “completely against the spirit” of the sport. The bizarre ruling came about following a controversial conclusion to a game last month.
Portlaoise Panthers were beaten 80-78 by Limerick Sport Eagles at their home venue of St Mary’s Hall on 23 March. However, the end of the second-tier Division 1 men’s playoff match sparked fury among the home faithful, with Limerick’s Jason Killeen, a former Ireland captain and US college player for Winthrop and Augusta State, adjudged to have been fouled while attempting to shoot as the buzzer sounded.
