What happens if the official disqualifies A-1 for his/her fifth foul?

When an official disqualifies a player for committing their fifth foul, the correct outcome is that the player must leave the game immediately and is not allowed to participate further. This rule is a fundamental part of basketball officiating designed to maintain the integrity of the game and enforce player accountability.

When a player accumulates five fouls, they are considered to have exceeded the limit set by the rules, which is intended to ensure that players don’t engage in excessive fouling that can lead to injury or disrupt the flow of the game. The disqualification is not subject to appeal, nor can the player remain in the game or return later as part of the substitution process. The player's team must then substitute another player to take their place on the court.

This disqualification rule emphasizes the importance of players maintaining discipline in their play and serves as a mechanism for fair play among all participants.