What is the consequence of a player being out of bounds while touching the ball during a throw-in?

When a player who is out of bounds touches the ball during a throw-in, the play is considered a violation, and the correct consequence is that the ball is awarded to the opposing team. This is because the rules dictate that only players who are inbounds can legally participate in the play. When the ball is touched by a player out of bounds, that action nullifies any potential possession for the throwing team, leading to the turnover. Hence, the opposing team gains possession of the ball to resume play. This rule helps maintain fairness and ensures that all players on the court are abiding by the boundary lines established in the game.