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Referees Apologize for Lengthy Replay Review in TCU-Kansas Game
10-minute review leaves players, coaches, and fans confused
Jan. 29, 2026 at 9:39pm
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In a Big 12 basketball game between No. 12 TCU and Kansas, the referees took nearly 10 minutes to review a play in the final seconds, leaving everyone in the arena bewildered. After the lengthy review, the referees determined there should be 1.2 seconds left on the clock, but the final sequence of the game continued to be chaotic, with more replays and controversial calls.
Why it matters
Lengthy replay reviews that fail to provide clear resolutions can be frustrating for players, coaches, and fans, undermining the flow and enjoyment of the game. This incident highlights the need for referees to conduct reviews efficiently and communicate decisions transparently.
The details
With TCU leading by two points and 1.3 seconds left, Kansas guard S'Mya Nichols hit a three-pointer to cut the lead to one. The referees then stopped the game to review the play, noting the clock had stopped and started during the sequence. This review took approximately 10 minutes, with the referees ultimately determining there should be 1.2 seconds left on the clock. The final seconds of the game continued to be chaotic, with an offensive foul call on TCU and a controversial foul call on Kansas' game-tying basket at the buzzer.
- The incident occurred during the final 1.3 seconds of the TCU-Kansas game on January 29, 2026.
The players
S'Mya Nichols
A guard for the Kansas Jayhawks.
Olivia Miles
A player for the TCU Horned Frogs.
Marta Suarez
A player for the TCU Horned Frogs.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee
What’s next
The Big 12 conference is expected to review the incident and provide guidance to referees on conducting efficient replay reviews in the future.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the need for referees to balance thorough review with timely decision-making, in order to maintain the flow and enjoyment of the game for players, coaches, and fans.
