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The NCAA officially adopted the 3 point basket in 1986. It was experimented and used in some conferences prior to that but didn't become official as we know it until the '86-'87 season.

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How many feet longer is the NBA 3-point line than the NCAA's?

For the 2007 season, the NBA three point line is 4 feet longer from the goal than the NCAA three point line at the top of the key (23 feet, 9 inches for the NBA to 19 feet 9 inches for the NCAA). However, starting in the 2008 season, the NCAA's three point line will be lengthened to 20 feet 9 inches at the top of the key.


How far is the three point line in ncaa?

The back of the NCAA three point line is 20 feet 9 inches from the center of the goal as measured horizontally.


What year was the 3 point line introduce in the NCAA tournament?

The NCAA's Southern Conference became the first collegiate conference to use the three-point rule, adopting a 22-foot line in 1980. Over the following five years, NCAA conferences differed in their use of the rule and the distance they required for a three-point shot. The NCAA adopted the 19-foot, 9-inch line nationally in 1986. On May 3, 2007 the NCAA rules committee decided to lengthen the three point line to 20 feet 9 inches. This rule will come into effect at the beginning of the 2008-09 season. J.J. Redick currently holds the NCAA Division I record with 457 three-point field goals while shooting 40.4% from three-point range for his career.


When did the NBA adopt the of 3-point line?

in 1979-80 season, the NBA adopted the three-point shot.


When was the three point line introduced in international basketball rules?

On May 3, 2007 the NCAA rules committee decided to lengthen the three point line to 20 feet 9 inches.


How far is a community college three point line from the basketball goal?

20 feet 9 inches, same as all NCAA three point lines


How far away is the 3 point line from the BB hoop?

In the NBA, the three-point line is 23.75 feet (7.24 meters) from the hoop at its farthest point, and 22 feet (6.7 meters) from the hoop in the corners. In the NCAA, the three-point line is set at a uniform distance of 22.1 feet (6.7 meters) from the hoop. High school basketball has a three-point line that is 19.75 feet (6.02 meters) away.


When did the three point line come in to play?

The three-point line was introduced in the NBA during the 1979-1980 season. It was implemented to add excitement to the game and encourage long-range shooting. The NCAA adopted the three-point line later, in the 1986-1987 season. Since then, it has become a pivotal aspect of basketball strategy and gameplay.


How far is a three point line?

21 feet 9 inches for NCAA 19 feet 9 inches for High School and women's NCAA. 23 feet 9 inches for the NBA (Men's).


Are the 3 point lines the same for men and women ncaa?

No. For women the NCAA 3 point line is right at the top of the key (19 feet 9 inches), and for men it is a distance of 20 feet 9 inches, each radiating from the center of and directly below, the basket to just beyond the arc.


When was the 3 pt shot intro into NCAA?

The three-point shot was introduced into NCAA men's basketball during the 1986-1987 season. The rule was implemented to add excitement to the game and encourage more scoring. In women's basketball, the three-point line was adopted a year later, in the 1987-1988 season. The addition of the three-point shot has significantly impacted game strategies and player development in college basketball.


What year did the NCAA add the 3 point line for Men's basketball?

1989-90