Thomas Atkins went up for a clear dunk in the Kansas 1A semi finals when this happened.
Everyone can’t stop talking about this dirty high school basketball foul
It’s being called one of the dirtiest plays ever.
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.
Atkins was thankfully okay, but left the game with what appeared to be a back injury when he was pushed in the back and sent crashing into the stanchion. The violence of the foul has left fans with questions about why the defender didn’t get ejected, especially considering his actions after the foul appeared to show no remorse.
Dwyane Wade had the same reaction.
Atkins was able to return late in the game. The defender was assessed a flagrant foul on the call — which seems exceptionally light for the violence of the foul. The video prompted a strong reaction from sports fans, and NBA players alike.
There has been no comment from the league about the foul.
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