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The shot clock can be at 29.1 seconds and still show 30. Likewise, the shot clock would still be at 1 second at 0.1 seconds.
IMO, the clock was at zero and it was still in his hands. However, when I hear the horn the ball was already released.
The NCAA rules state that the horn is the deciding factor not the clock.
"Rule 11-2.1.b.4 states in part that officials may use instant replay to "Determine if the ball was released on a try for goal before the sounding of the shot clock horn when the try is successful." This rule can result in an instant replay review in several distinct situations. First, if the official waits until the try is successful and then blows his whistle immediately, he may use instant replay to determine if the ball was released prior to the sounding of the shot clock horn. Second, if the official blows his whistle immediately following the release of the ball for the try because he believes there was a shot clock violation and the shot is unsuccessful, the ball becomes dead and the violation must stand without further review. However, if the try is successful, the ball also becomes dead when the try in flight ends and the official may use instant replay to determine if the try was released prior to the sounding of the shot clock horn."
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