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A three-point field goal (also 3-pointer, home run, three, triple, or trey) is a field goal in a basketball game made from beyond the three-point line, a designated arc surrounding the basket. A successful attempt is worth three points, in contrast to the two points awarded for field goals made within the three-point line and the one point for ...
On May 3, 2007, the NCAA men's basketball rules committee passed a measure to extend the distance of the men's three-point line back to 20 ft 9 in (6.32 m); [2] the women's line remained at the original distance until it was moved to match the then-current men's distance effective in 2011–12. [3]
This was formerly the distance for college basketball as well. On May 26, 2007, the NCAA playing rules committee agreed to move the three-point line back one foot to 20.75 feet for the men. This rule went into effect for the 2008–2009 season. The three-point line for women (NCAA) moved back one foot to 20.75 feet at the start of the 2011–12 ...
From the 1987–88 season through the 2007–08 season, the three-point perimeter was marked at 19 ft 9 in (6.02 m) for both men's and women's college basketball. On May 3, 2007, the NCAA men's basketball rules committee passed a measure to extend the distance of the men's three-point line back to 20 ft 9 in (6.32 m); the women's line remained ...
The 3-point line for the women's NCAA Tournament at Moda Center had a discrepancy in distance at each end of the court that went unnoticed through four games over two days before Texas and North ...
The distance between the top of the key and the 3-point line was shorter at one end. NCAA officials were asked to measure the distance and brought out a tape measure to verify the distance about 15 minutes before tip-off. After discussions between NCAA representatives, the coaches and officials, the game went on as scheduled.
The 3-point line is supposed to be at 22 feet, 1.75 inches and was moved back to the international line and men’s 3-point line ahead of the 2021-22 season. Show comments Advertisement
May 23—Tricia Cullop told Tim Warga, who heads the University of Toledo's athletic operations, not to paint a permanent women's basketball 3-point line on the Savage Arena court last year. The ...