Bobby Ray - NCAA Basketball Official

Bobby Ray has spent over a decade officiating women's college basketball games in the ACC and numerous other conferences.  The seventh of seven kids and son of a coach, basketball and competition have been part of his life from day one.  After his own stint as a coach, Ray eventually dove headfirst into the world of officiating.

Our conversation touches on a variety of topics, including the nuances of calling a game, interacting with coaches, and the logistics of life on the road. Ray shares stories about some his favorite venues and a few crazy endings.  He ends with a story about a blown call that cost a team a championship, one that has stuck with him and motivated him for years.

Spoiler alert, referees are humans too!  Bobby Ray provides some context for us all while talking about his passion.

 

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