The competing teams in a tournament setting enter the court for warm-ups both wearing dark jerseys. The tournament manager indicates that
(a) Team A was aware of the home-team designation and failed to comply with wearing the required white jersey;
(b) neither team was notified of the proper home/away designation. However, Team B has both sets of jerseys available.
In
(a), the Team A head coach receives a direct technical foul. The game starts with two free throws followed by a division line throw-in awarded to Team B and loss of the coaching box for the Team A head coach for the remainder of the game. In
(b), Team B should be given ample time to change into its white uniforms. No penalties are assessed.
(10-6-4)
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