Q: A5 attempts to shoot the ball and is legally blocked by B5. Then both players return to the court with both hands on the ball. Is the official correct in calling a jump ball?
A: Yes
FIBA Interpretation Article: 12 - 11
Example: A1 jumps with the ball in his hands and is legally blocked by B1. Both players then return to the playing court with both of them having 1 hand or both hands firmly on the ball.
Interpretation: This is a jump ball situation.