Clue #5 - The Closet

The basketball teams all enjoyed the competition!  There were only a few more games left in the tournament. To prepare, Barry Bounce, one of the lead scientists, went to the referees' office to collect the prize basketballs and to make sure they were in perfect condition and ready to be handed out as rewards.

 

He walked down the hallway that led to the office, unlocked the door and headed to the closet.  As he opened the door, his smile turned to shock as he discovered the closet completely empty! Their newly invented basketballs were gone!!!