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In an effort to improve his focus at the FT line, Anthony Grant has been working hard with PG John Crosby on his form. The career 47% FT shooter needs help, especially this season as he has been slotted at the starting PG in today's home opener of the 2017-18 season.

Despite the extra time and effort of the coaching staff, Crosby still has a hitch in his form that needs to be eliminated in order to make the shot appear to be smooth. So here we are, 1:15 into game 1 and Crosby is at the FT line shooting 2. Having already badly missed the first, both UD and North Dakota State players are understandably anticipating a brick and are anxiously positioning themselves for a clank and rebound opportunity.

As Crosby begins his shot, he ever-so-slightly hesitates on the release and draws two NDSU players into the lane early. The baseline official immediately signals for the defensive lane violation...meanwhile Crosby releases the shot...which is a complete airball...and is also a violation.

Not seeing the baseline official's lane violation signal, Lead official Joey DeMayo blows the play dead and because of the airball, awards the ball to NDSU. Grant immediately jumps up and argues that the NDSU player violated first and distracted Crosby so he should be given another FT. DeMayo, looking puzzled, calls the other officials over for a quick huddle.

As WHIO-TV's Mike Ballsack tells us all to call 1-800-GET-JUNK, you have 30-seconds to MAKE THE CALL!

Good luck.