A Flagrant Foul in basketball is an illegal act of unnecessary and excessive contact.
It is a serious violation that can result in injury to the fouled player. The National Basketball Association categorizes flagrant fouls into two types: Flagrant 1 and Flagrant 2.
Flagrant 1 involves unnecessary contact, while Flagrant 2 is both unnecessary and excessive.
When a Flagrant Foul occurs, the fouled team receives two free throws and possession of the ball. If a player commits two Flagrant 1 fouls or one Flagrant 2 foul, they are ejected from the game.
Flagrant fouls often lead to player suspensions and monetary fines from the league.