Everything You Need to Know About Basketball Court Dimensions
Of the two major American-invented sports — baseball and basketball — only one has gained worldwide popularity. We play baseball across parts of the globe, but we play basketball worldwide. You can play with as few as two people and as many as ten. Shoot hoops indoors and outdoors and on any surface hard or flat enough to bounce a ball.
Indoor courts are usually made from hardwood, though other, more easily-maintained surfaces are gaining in popularity. Outdoor courts can be either asphalt or concrete. You can put a permanent basketball court just about anywhere you would like. Don’t have the room for a full-length court? Fitting just a half court into your driveway, backyard, or commercial gym would be just as useful.
So, have a space in mind and wondering “What are the dimensions of a basketball court?” Let’s take a look at the standard sizes for every level of basketball, from high school all the way up through international competition.
NBA Basketball Court Dimensions
The National Basketball Association, better known as the NBA, boasts the largest court dimensions of any level of basketball — domestic or international. The outer dimensions are 94 feet long by 50 feet wide. The half court line is, as the name would suggest, halfway between each end line. In the middle of the half court line is a tip-off circle with a six-foot radius, which often sports the home team’s logo.
The key is 16 feet wide and 19 feet from the baseline to the foul line. A semicircle with a six-foot radius extends from the foul line. Some courts have the other side of the half-circle drawn in a dotted line inside the key to complete the circle and create a clear boundary for any jump balls.
The backboard protrudes four feet out from the baseline, and the rim of the basket hangs 10 feet off the ground. Subtracting the four feet overhang from the 19-foot length of the key, we get the familiar 15-foot distance from the foul line to the front of the backboard. It’s a misconception that the foul line is 15 feet from the center of the basket. The backboard itself measures six feet wide and 42 inches high.
Inside the key, a four-foot arc is aligned with the center of the basket to designate the restricted arc. If a defender is inside this semicircle, he cannot draw a charging foul. Along both sides of the key, lines are drawn three feet apart to create the standing positions for other players during a free throw attempt, starting with a box that is seven feet from the baseline and one foot wide.
Outside the key, the three-point line forms an imperfect arc stretching one side of the baseline to the other. The arc isn’t a perfect circle because it would run out of bounds on the sides of the court.
Instead, the three-point line runs in a straight line from the baseline out 16 feet, nine inches, at which point the line begins to curve. The straight lines are an even 22 feet from the center of the basket, and on the arc, the distance is 23 feet and nine inches.
Starting at the baseline and running 28 feet toward the center of the court, a line bounds the team bench area. The line also acts as the starting place for inbounds passes after timeouts and fouls.
WNBA Basketball Court Dimensions
The Women’s National Basketball Association or WNBA’s court dimensions are identical to the NBA court in every way except the three-point line. Instead, the distance is equal to the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) at 22.15 feet from the center of the hoop. WNBA teams share arenas and playing surfaces with the NBA, which is why it’s no wonder the court dimensions are so similar.
NCAA Basketball Court Dimensions
National Collegiate Athletic Association or NCAA basketball courts have similar dimensions to the NBA and WNBA, which include the:
Court
Foul line
Backboard
Basket height
Tip-off circle
That said, there are a few significant differences in the dimensions of the NCAA court. For starters, the key is only 12 feet wide, rather than 16. The first box on the side of the key is only six feet from the baseline, not seven. The restricted area under the basket is also one foot smaller, at three feet in diameter rather than the NBA’s four.
However, the most recognizable difference between the NBA’s court dimensions and the NCAA’s is the distance of the three-point line. The NCAA three-point line is only 20 feet, nine inches from the center of the basket. Because of the smaller diameter, it is a continuous arc from one side of the baseline to the other, with no straight lines necessary to create space on the sidelines.
The difference in three-point line distances is the biggest adjustment for shooters to make as they begin their professional careers, and also why it’s so difficult to project how well a player will shoot in the pros.
High School Basketball Court Dimensions
High school basketball courts are a little different from their college and professional counterparts. The most noticeable difference is that the court is a full 10 feet shorter, measuring only 84 feet. However, there are some similarities. The court is still 50 feet wide. The basket is also 10 feet off the ground.
The tip-off circle has a six-foot radius, just like the big kid courts, and while the high school landscape isn’t as standardized as college and professional basketball, the backboard is supposed to have the same measurements as the NCAA and NBA.
Just as in college and professional basketball, the foul line is 15 feet from the backboard, and the key is 19 feet long. It’s also the same 12 feet wide as the NCAA — four feet narrower than the NBA and WNBA.
The other visible difference is the distance from the three-point line. Shorter than either the NCAA or NBA, the high school free throw line is just 19 feet, nine inches from the center of the basket. Additionally, high school basketball courts do not have any restricted area under the basket, since that rule doesn’t exist in high school basketball.
FIBA Basketball Court Dimensions
FIBA governs international basketball courts. The measurements for FIBA basketball courts differ from U.S. courts because of the difference between our Imperial measurements — feet and inches — and the more standard metric system.
FIBA courts are an even 28 meters long, which converts to almost 92 feet. The 15-meter width converts to just over 49 feet. The tip-off circle is a bit smaller as well, at 3.5 meters in diameter. This difference translates to a radius of about five feet, seven inches.
The key is almost the same size at 5.8 meters long and 4.8 meters wide. These numbers convert to within a few inches of 19 and 16 feet. The basket is 1.2 meters, or almost four feet, in from the baseline, which puts the foul line at 4.6 meters — 15 feet — away. The restricted area under the basket is 1.25 meters or just a shade more than four feet in radius.
The basket is still 10 feet off the ground, which means the biggest difference is the three-point line. At the top of the arc, the three-point line is 6.75 meters from the center of the basket or 22.15 feet. This measurement works out to about 22 feet, two inches. The FIBA three-point line, which has also been adopted by the WNBA, is over a foot and a half closer than the NBA line.
The History of Basketball Court Dimensions
Since its invention in 1891, basketball’s court dimensions have varied. Let’s look at some of its historical changes, as well as answering that nagging question — “Why are basketball hoops 10 feet high?” — below:
The Story Behind the 10-Foot High Hoop
It would appear the 10-foot basketball hoop is the result of a careful calculation that considers the human anatomy and mechanics of the game. After all, even the tallest players today have to jump to dunk a ball, and a ten-foot high rim gives a comfortable target to shoot for at a distance. But as we see so often in history, the truth is much more mundane.
When James Naismith dreamed up the game in Springfield, MA in 1891, the railing he chose to hang the baskets on was ten feet off the ground. So, while everything else about the sport has changed since that first game, the baskets are still right where Dr. Naismith hung them.
The History of the Three-Point Line
The three-point line is arguably the most recognizable aspect of a basketball court’s dimensions and part of the reason why is attributed to the history surrounding this semicircle.
The first instance of the three-point line appeared in the American Basketball League in 1961, a full 70 years after Dr. Naismith invented the game. The line was added to increase excitement, but the league folded in just one and a half seasons, so the idea never had a chance.
In 1967, the next competitor to the NBA arrived. The American Basketball Association, or ABA, instituted the three-point line from the very start, and it was a huge success. The ABA had many exciting innovations that produced a better product for the fans. But ultimately, there was not enough room for two professional basketball organizations, so the NBA and ABA merged in 1976.
The three-point line, however, was not included in the merger! The decision-makers in the NBA at the time were too stubborn to adopt such a radical change. They held out for three years before implementing the three-point line in the 1979-1980 season. The NCAA didn’t integrate it until 1986, and it didn’t arrive on high school basketball courts until 1987.
That isn’t the end of the story, however. The line was moved closer for three seasons in the ‘90s to try to boost scoring, but it was quickly moved back to its original place. Taking the idea to the extreme, the NBA has even admitted to having discussions about a four-point line. Ultimately, we’ll believe it when we see it.
The Original Cage Matches
In the early days of professional basketball, the game was played inside an actual cage. The reasons were more about practicality than about safety. The rule for who got to inbound a ball that left the court was “whoever got to it first,” so organizers took to putting up a cage so the ball could never go out of bounds in the first place.
Those first basketball courts were about a third smaller than they are today, and the cages provided a physical boundary and an extra immovable for savvy teams. Could you imagine how much different the game of basketball would be today if those cages had stuck around?
The Alternative Key Designs
Today, basketball courts at all levels share a common design for the key — a rectangle measuring either 19 feet by 16 feet or 19 feet by 12 feet. However, this was not always the case. From the creation of FIBA in 1956 until 2010, the key was a trapezoidal design that was significantly wider at the baseline.
Another design of this feature is responsible for the name “key.” Have you ever thought about how a rectangular area under a basket got such a random name?
The reason is that the original area was much narrower, while the circle surrounding the free throw line was the same size. These two factors combined to create a shape that resembled an old-fashioned key. In 1951, the key was widened to 12 feet and later to the 16 feet we see now in the NBA and FIBA.
While the term lives on, time has erased any record of its design and original reference. And for the record, the official name for this feature is “free throw lane,” which isn’t a phrase many of us hear often.
And that’s a wrap on the history of basketball’s court dimensions.
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The dimensions of a basketball court play an important role in how the game is played. For example, getting the right distance to the free throw line is a big deal when you’re going to spend hours and hours practicing.
The NBA (National Basketball Association) official court size is 94 feet long by 50 feet wide, where the international court is a bit smaller. The FIBA (International Basketball Federation) rules state the court size should be 91.9 feet long by 49.2 feet wide for international basketball games.
There are also different size courts for high school, parks, and some college basketball games, with different distances for line markings like the 3-point line. Keep reading for detailed dimensions and free diagrams of the different court set ups.
Even though basketball court dimensions will differ between organization or level of school, they aren’t too far off from each other either. Here’s a helpful chart to show the different basketball court dimensions quickly before we dive into more detail.
Court Type
Length
Width
Free Throw
3-Point Line
NBA
94′
50′
15′
23.75′
FIBA
91.9′
49.2′
15.09′
22.15′
NCAA
94′
50′
15′
22.15′
High School
84′
50′
15′
19. 75′
Notice how almost all of the free throw distances are 15 feet, or close to it. The 3-point line distance is pretty close across the board, but high school basketball courts are around 10 feet smaller and have a shorter 3-point line distance.
The good thing about the key and free throw line being the same across all court types, is that for home use, you can use something like this Easy Basketball Court Stencil Kit (link to Amazon) and still be practicing your free throws at the same distance the professionals do.
NBA Court Dimensions
An NBA court will be 94 feet in length by 50 wide, with the half court line at 47 feet, directly in the center of the court. The free throw line is 19 feet from the edge of the court and 15 feet from the front of the backboard. The 3 point shooting line is 23.75′ or 23’9′ from the center of the hoop.
Here’s a handy diagram of an NBA basketball court with dimensions.
Here are some more details about the court line markings and dimensions of an NBA basketball court.
Court Size – 94′ by 50′
The Key – 16′ wide with backboard extending 4′ onto the court into the key. A 6′ radius half circle extends away from the basket at the top of the key.
Foul Line – 19′ from the baseline (edge of the court) and 15′ away from the backboard.
3-Point Line – The 3-point line is 22′ feet from the basket on the sides of the court and 23’9″ from the basket around the arc of the 3-point line.
Restricted Arc – A half circle with a radius of 4′ under the basket where players can not draw charging fouls.
Backboard – 72″ wide by 42″ tall with an inner square 24″ wide by 18″ tall.
Rim/Hoop – Top of rim is 10′ from the ground and 18″ in diameter.
Line Markings – All line markings are 2″ wide.
FIBA Court Dimensions
A FIBA court will be 91.9 feet in length by 49. 2 wide, with the half court line at 45.95 feet, directly in the center of the court. The free throw line is 19 feet from the edge of the court and 15.09 feet from the front of the backboard. The 3 point shooting line is 22.15′ from the center of the hoop.
I was crazy to me that the international court dimensions were so weirdly close to college or NBA courts, but off enough to make things difficult. The reason being is that the international courts needed to be done in metric rather than feet and inches. So they came up with nice round numbers in the metric system that translates to odd and difficult numbers to work with.
If you look at the FIBA court dimensions in meters, it makes a bit more sense. A FIBA court is 28 meters long by 15 meters wide. These courts are necessary to play on if we want to play basketball in the Olympics and other international competitions.
Here’s a quick video explaining the differences NBA players have to overcome to play internationally.
College Basketball Court Dimensions
An NCAA basketball court will be 94 feet in length by 50 wide, with the half court line at 47 feet, directly in the center of the court. The free throw line is 19 feet from the edge of the court and 15 feet from the front of the backboard. The 3 point shooting line is 22.15′ from the center of the hoop.
The NCAA basketball court dimensions are very similar to the NBA with the exception of the 3-point line being slight closer. About a foot and a half distance can make a big deal if you get used to shooting on a college court and move to the NBA, but it doesn’t seem to be a big hurdle for the professional players.
High School Basketball Court Dimensions
A high school basketball court will be 84 feet in length by 50 wide, with the half court line at 42 feet, directly in the center of the court. The free throw line is 19 feet from the edge of the court and 15 feet from the front of the backboard. The 3 point shooting line is 19’9″ from the center of the hoop.
The high school basketball court key and free throw line matches the NBA distances. The court is about 10 feet shorter in length, but is the same width as a college level or NBA court.
The three point line is significantly closer to the hoop on a high school basketball court, partly because the court it shorter, but also to allow the players at that skill level an opportunity to make those 3-point shots.
Basketball Hoop Height
The top of the basketball hoop is 10 feet from the ground on all regulation basketball courts including the NBA, NCAA, FIBA, and high school basketball courts. Basketball rims, sometimes referred to as the hoop or basket, are a regulation 18 inches in diameter.
It’s recommended that 8 to 10 year olds play on an 8 foot rim height, and 11 year olds play on a 9 foot rim height. This way younger players can gradually get used to the height of a basketball hoop without being discouraged from playing the game early on.
Basketball Backboard Dimensions
The regulation dimensions of a basketball backboard are 72 inches wide by 42 inches tall with an inner square to help players aim for the backboard measuring 24 inches wide by 18 inches tall. This translates to a backboard 6 feet wide by 3.5 feet tall for regulation basketball courts.
Basketball backboards sold for recreational or training basketball play are sold in a variety of sizes. The most common being 60, 54, 52, 48, and 44 inches wide. For a typical two car driveway, a 54 or 60 inch backboard is most commonly used and is fitting for a court that size.
Here are some common questions I get about this topic.
How Long Is A Basketball Court In Meters?
A regulation NBA or NCAA basketball court measures 94 feet long by 50 feet wide which is 28.7 meters long by 15.2 meters wide. The FIBA international basketball courts are a little smaller and were designed using meters as a measurement coming in at 28 meters long by 15 meters wide.
How Far Is The 3 Point Line From The Basket In High School?
On a regulation high school basketball court the 3 point line is 19 feet 9 inches from the basketball hoop. The top of the rim is 10 feet from the ground and the front of the backboard is 4 feet in from the side of the court, making the free throw line 15 feet from the hoop.
Is NBA Court Bigger Than NCAA?
The regulation NCAA basketball court is the same size as an NBA basketball court at 94 feet in length by 50 feet wide. The only noticeable difference between the two courts is the 3-point line distance. The NBA 3-point line is 23.75′ from the hoop, where the NCAA is 22.15′ from the hoop.
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Basketball Court Dimensions and Hoop Height: A Quick Guide - Sports
How big is the basketball court?
The NBA basketball court is 94 feet long and 50 feet wide. In meters it is 28.65 m long and 15.24 m wide. The WNBA and NCAA use the same court size of 94 feet long and 50 feet wide.
How big is the basketball court?
NBA basketball court 94 feet long and 50 feet wide. In meters it is 28.65 m long and 15.24 m wide. WNBA and NCAA use the same court size - 94 feet long and 50 feet wide.
The middle school court is slightly shorter, 84 feet long and 50 feet wide. The junior court is even smaller, typically 74 feet long and 42 feet wide. A FIBA court (used during international games such as the Olympics) is 91.86 feet long and 49.21 feet wide.
How tall is the basketball hoop?
For Junior High School, NCAA, WNBA, NBA, and FIBA, the rim is exactly 10 feet from the ground. The rims on each level of the game are 18 inches in diameter. The shields are also the same size in each of these levels. The adjustable shield is 6 feet wide and 42 inches (3.5 feet) high.
What is the distance of the 3 dot line?
3 dots The distance between the lines varies depending on the level of the game. The NBA three-point line is 23.75 feet from the hoop and 22 feet at the corners. The FIBA three-point line is 22.15 feet from the hoop and 21.65 feet at the corners. The WNBA uses the same three-point line as FIBA.
At the NCAA level, the distance between three points is 20.75 feet for both men and women. At the high school level, the distance between the three points is 19.75 feet, for both boys and girls. Middle school uses the same three-point distance as middle school.
What is the distance of the free throw line?
Distance to free throw The line is measured from a point on the floor directly below the backrest. In junior high, high school, NCAA, WNBA, and NBA, the free throw line is 15 feet from this point. At FIBA level, the free-throw line is a bit farther - 15.09feet from point.
How big is the key?
Key size, also commonly referred to as paint, 'varies with the level of the game. In the NBA, its width is 16 feet. It's the same with the WNBA. In FIBA, it is 16.08 feet wide. At the NCAA level, the key width is 12 feet. Middle and elementary schools use keys the same size as the NCAA.
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2014/15 season.
The Phantom Threat
Our website starts presenting the teams participating in the 2014/2015 season. As a reminder, 16 clubs from 7 countries will take part in the sixth championship of the VTB United League. In the regular season, they will play each other in a two-round tournament, determining the top eight, which will continue to fight in the playoffs.
In the first part of the preview, there are teams that can surprise specialists and fans. They are a hidden threat to any opponent.
VEF Latvia
Last season 7th place in group B (7 wins - 11 losses)
Expectations The past off-season has been a time of change for the WEF. After the defeat in the final of the Latvian Championship, the team embarked on the path of reforms. The places of the retired veterans were taken by young Latvian basketball players. The problematic areas were precisely closed by the legionnaires. There have been changes on the coaching side as well. The place of Ramunas Butauts at the helm of the team was taken by his assistant Nikolai Mazur. Thus, the current season for the WEF can be considered a transitional one. The young team is quite talented, but still suffers from a lack of experience in playing at a high level. Residents of Riga will receive it directly in combat conditions - in the meat grinder of the VTB United League, where they will not have simple rivals in the upcoming season. It is not excluded that after filling the bumps in the first part of the season, the WEF will then again be able to take on the favorite role of a thunderstorm of authorities.
Leader American Kevin Dillard, who played last season in the second Italian league, may well be the opening of the upcoming championship. Together with compatriot Gerald Robinson, they will lead the Latvian club. Both of these basketball players have sniper talents. What are Dillard's 35 points worth in a friendly match against the Russian "Zenith". Sometimes Kevin makes not quite the right decisions when choosing the moment for the shot, but over time he will get used to the schemes of Nikolai Mazur and increase his effectiveness both in attack and in defense.
Acquisition We are used to seeing Bamboo Fall in Kalev's uniform, but he will start this championship in the camp of Riga residents. The last season, which was not too bright, somewhat knocked down the quotes of the center, but there is always the opportunity to return to the previous level and shame the skeptics. It is highly likely that the fans will again see the same player that Kosta Perovic compared to an albatross for his wide arm span. One of the VTB United League leaders in blocked shots is ready to become the new hope of the EEF.
Quote VEF head coach Nikolai Mazur: “In the off-season, we focused on players who are motivated and want to reach the next level. For example, let's take our newcomers - American defenders Kevin Dillard and Gerald Robinson. The first one spent last season in the second Italian division, the second - in the Israeli championship. Now both players have a chance to prove themselves in the VTB United League and European competitions. The same applies to the Latvian Aigars Shkele, who played last season only in the domestic championship for Jurmala. Now he is set to declare himself at a new level. The same situation is with Janis Timma and Ronalds Zakis - after the performance in the Eurochallenge they will play in the Eurocup and the VTB United League. The WEF is giving a chance to all these players, and we hope that they will show their best side.
Kalev Estonia
Last season 10th place in group A (2 wins - 16 losses)
Expectations Unlike its Baltic brother VEF, the Estonian representative of the League managed to retain a number of key players from last season. Yes, and the selection of "Kaleva", although it was not too large-scale, but still allowed to close the main problem areas. We can say that the team managed to maintain the status quo and even attracted a potential star in the face of Scott Machado. In light of the weakening of a number of competitors, such stability should play into the hands of Kalev. During the participation in our tournament, the champion of Estonia has managed to establish himself as a club that can surprise. So in the upcoming season without them, it seems, will not do.
Leader Frank Elegar became one of those key performers that Kalev managed to keep in its ranks. Even last season, the giant staked out the place of the main fifth number, pushing the colorful Bamba Fall into the background. Aggressive center, desperately clinging to every rebound (the leader of the last season in the League in this indicator) and able to “explode” in attack, in the new season is called upon to become the main acting force of the Balts in the fight on the shields.
Acquisition The most significant signing in the offseason should be considered the invitation of Scott Machado. The young Brazilian has a successful college career and NBA experience behind him. "Kalev" for a basketball player should be an excellent springboard for European basketball. The defender has all the data to determine the result for Kalev. Machado is young, ambitious, has a good basketball school, combines the skills of a sniper and a playmaker. In light of the possible carte blanche from the coaching staff, Scott can become one of the leaders of the tournament, both in points and in assists.
Quote Kalev President Ivar Valdmaa: - The minimum task is to avoid the last place. The goal is to reach the playoffs. We will try to surprise in the VTB United League. I will say right away that we do not intend to surrender to the favorites. We are not going to give victory to anyone, regardless of whether it is a rival to CSKA or the Bisons.
Bisons Finland
Last season Did not participate
Expectations The newcomer of the League - the Finnish club "Bisons" in his first season is ready to fight for a place under the sun and expects to force himself to be respected. There is a real basketball boom in Finland right now, and in just the last couple of years the level of clubs from this country has grown significantly. The same “buffaloes” made their debut in the Eurocup very confidently last season. They will not be lost in the VTB United League either. The composition of the team is a mix of young talents and already quite experienced Finnish basketball players, and Greg Gibson, who has been coaching the team for 6 seasons and knows all its trump cards, should become the main magician.
Leader Tuukka Kotti has been an important link in the rotation of the Finnish national team for several years now. Moreover, often a nominal forward acts very effectively there in the position of a center. For example, at the last EuroBasket, in a match against Russia, Tuukka scored a double-double - 12 points and 10 rebounds. So in the Bisons, the veteran will play an important role as a versatile basketball player, able to lead partners.
Acquisition In the current off-season, the Finnish club has completely changed the entire clip of foreign players. One of the most notable newcomers who will determine the game of the team will be Travis Nelson. The American, who spent a good season in the Czech "Pardubice", is called upon to close the position of the main fifth number. Moreover, a considerable responsibility will fall on his shoulders. There is simply no special alternative to the center in the Bison.
Quote Bisons International Head Sampsa Rekonen: - I must say right away - we want to win, and not just take part. I think our result in the Eurocup perfectly shows that we are ready to play at the highest level. We have a close-knit, experienced roster – most of the players are from last season – and we expect our fans to enjoy our results in the VTB United League. I am sure it will not be easy for all opponents in Helsinki. Our fans are the sixth player. It is their support that will give us the strength to resist even the favorites of the League. We have a team with a capital letter and we play attractive basketball, but it is the fans that are our main pride and asset. At first, Bisons were known only in the small town of Loimaa, but now all of Finland is rooting for us!
Avtodor Russia
Last season Did not participate
Expectations Avtodor remains one of the most mysterious teams of the tournament. In fact, on the court we will see last year's basketball players - the very ones who became champions of the Russian Superleague. At the same time, thanks to point gains, the level of the team will be quite competitive. If anyone can claim the role of a “dark horse”, then this is the club from Saratov that returned to the elite.
Leader Courtney Fortson became the true leader of Avtodor last season. He is not going to give up his position as Superleague MVP in the upcoming championship either. It is not for nothing that club president Vladimir Rodionov sees the key to the team's future success in the American point guard. The explosive American perfectly accelerates fast breaks, is not afraid to climb into the aisle, hits from a distance and works well in tandem with the main Saratov center Artem Klimenko. The combination of all these qualities makes Fortson a thunderstorm of any defensive line.
Acquisition Mika Downes is known for both his talent and not the simplest character. It is difficult to predict what will take up this season. The president of Avtodor, Vladimir Rodionov, is unlikely to make concessions to the American "big". The case may even come to a halt. On the other hand, if Downes still curbs his temper and acts on the floor with full dedication, then this signing of the Saratov team will hit a real jackpot.
Quote Avtodor President Vladimir Rodionov: - It is difficult to compare Fortson with other Americans of the VTB League, because they are all diverse. I can only say that in other clubs there is no such player as Fortson. I have no doubt that there is no one in the League faster than Courtney right now. Of course, in other clubs there are fast basketball players, but they cannot “drag” the ball as quickly as Fortson. Avtodor largely depends on him. Because the game we've always preached is fast, fast basketball. I am sure that we will be the fastest team in the VTB United League. The importance of Fortson here is very difficult to overestimate.
Krasnye Krylia Russia
Last season Quarter-final play-off (11 wins – 12 losses)
Expectations Krasnye Krylia now look like another mysterious Russian team. The team in the offseason radically updated. Moreover, global changes affected not only the composition, but also the coaching staff of the Samara team. The place of the commander-in-chief was taken by Boris Sokolovsky, who is better known for working with women's groups. It is difficult to say now whether this appointment will be a plus or a minus. However, we must admit that the upcoming season for the Volga will not be the easiest. However, for several years we have already got used to the fact that the Krasnye Krylia at the finish line show a better result than the one predicted for them at the start of the tournament.
Leader Kaspars Berzins. The Latvian striker, known for his performances for the VEF, should become a key figure in the Volga front line. His versatility, which allows him to successfully play both close to the ring and at a distance, makes him a particularly dangerous piece. And his inherent stability and significant experience of playing in the VTB United League will help the basketball player quickly adapt to a new club for him.
Acquisition Perhaps the most unexpected transfer of the Samarans is the arrival of the Czech David Jelinek. Last season, the defender was in good standing in the Spanish league and played in the Euroleague as part of Kutcha Laboral. For the Volzhans, this transition will be an unconditional success. Jelinek is young, ambitious, has a high basketball IQ, good attacking skills and is capable of being a team player.
Quote Krasnye Krylia head coach Boris Sokolovsky: — High-quality selection, training, scouting, management of competitive activities of players. The result of any team rests on these four pillars. I can answer for myself and the players: we will do everything to attract fans to the stands, so that our game is resonant, bright and the leadership of the Samara Region sees that the money invested in the Krasnye Krylia club is not in vain.
Tsmoki-Minsk Belarus
Last season 9th place in group B (4 wins - 14 losses)
Expectations The Belarusian champion in the upcoming season decided to rely on local players. Moreover, looking at the current composition of the team, we can safely say that the goal was not announced just for show. As part of the "dragons" now appear only three legionnaires. The well-established point guard Branko Mirkovic was joined this summer by the Americans Rashon Freeman and Reger Dowdell. The rest of the vacancies are occupied exclusively by Belarusian players. How successful such an experiment will be remains to be seen. However, in any case, there are enough talented young people and intelligent veterans in the composition of Minsk residents, so as not to be in the role of extras.
Leader Branko Mirkovic showed himself to be a bright player from the very first matches of the last championship. At the same time, he could both pull out the match with crazy three-pointers and make several key losses. Nevertheless, in general, the efficiency of his actions still remained positive. The active point guard became the true leader of Tsmoki-Minsk. Even in not the most successful times for the team, he tried to pull the team up to the best of his ability.
Acquisition The burden of the leader, along with Mirkovich, should be shared by Alexander Kudryavtsev, who returned to his home team. After playing in Turkey and Lithuania, the sniper again decided to become the main hope of Tsmoki-Minsk. Here he will have stable and playing time, the trust of the coaching staff, and the right to make mistakes. The fighting character of the basketball player, his experience and skills honed over the years will bring a lot of benefits to the "dragons" in the upcoming championship.
Quote Sports director of Tsmoki-Minsk Yegor Meshcheryakov: - We want to show the result better than in all previous seasons, although we understand that with our small budget, by the standards of the League, you can’t make super-ambitious plans. But I can say for sure that Tsmoki-Minsk has become stronger, younger and more motivated. We have strengthened the lineup in a targeted way and consciously relied on the development of our youth with the support of veterans and legionnaires. The task of the team is one - to fight for victory in every match, not being afraid of the opponent. It is necessary that our spectators feel pride in the club and want to come to basketball again and again.
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It’s a misconception that the foul line is 15 feet from the center of the basket. The backboard itself measures six feet wide and 42 inches high.
For starters, the key is only 12 feet wide, rather than 16. The first box on the side of the key is only six feet from the baseline, not seven. The restricted area under the basket is also one foot smaller, at three feet in diameter rather than the NBA’s four.
The most noticeable difference is that the court is a full 10 feet shorter, measuring only 84 feet. However, there are some similarities. The court is still 50 feet wide. The basket is also 10 feet off the ground.
At the top of the arc, the three-point line is 6.75 meters from the center of the basket or 22.15 feet. This measurement works out to about 22 feet, two inches. The FIBA three-point line, which has also been adopted by the WNBA, is over a foot and a half closer than the NBA line.
So, while everything else about the sport has changed since that first game, the baskets are still right where Dr. Naismith hung them.
In 1951, the key was widened to 12 feet and later to the 16 feet we see now in the NBA and FIBA.
Here’s a helpful chart to show the different basketball court dimensions quickly before we dive into more detail.
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2 wide, with the half court line at 45.95 feet, directly in the center of the court. The free throw line is 19 feet from the edge of the court and 15.09 feet from the front of the backboard. The 3 point shooting line is 22.15′ from the center of the hoop.
Basketball rims, sometimes referred to as the hoop or basket, are a regulation 18 inches in diameter.
The NBA 3-point line is 23.75′ from the hoop, where the NCAA is 22.15′ from the hoop.
The Phantom Threat 
The place of Ramunas Butauts at the helm of the team was taken by his assistant Nikolai Mazur. Thus, the current season for the WEF can be considered a transitional one. The young team is quite talented, but still suffers from a lack of experience in playing at a high level. Residents of Riga will receive it directly in combat conditions - in the meat grinder of the VTB United League, where they will not have simple rivals in the upcoming season. It is not excluded that after filling the bumps in the first part of the season, the WEF will then again be able to take on the favorite role of a thunderstorm of authorities. 
The same applies to the Latvian Aigars Shkele, who played last season only in the domestic championship for Jurmala. Now he is set to declare himself at a new level. The same situation is with Janis Timma and Ronalds Zakis - after the performance in the Eurochallenge they will play in the Eurocup and the VTB United League. The WEF is giving a chance to all these players, and we hope that they will show their best side. 
During the participation in our tournament, the champion of Estonia has managed to establish himself as a club that can surprise. So in the upcoming season without them, it seems, will not do. 
Machado is young, ambitious, has a good basketball school, combines the skills of a sniper and a playmaker. In light of the possible carte blanche from the coaching staff, Scott can become one of the leaders of the tournament, both in points and in assists. 
The same “buffaloes” made their debut in the Eurocup very confidently last season. They will not be lost in the VTB United League either. The composition of the team is a mix of young talents and already quite experienced Finnish basketball players, and Greg Gibson, who has been coaching the team for 6 seasons and knows all its trump cards, should become the main magician. 
The American, who spent a good season in the Czech "Pardubice", is called upon to close the position of the main fifth number. Moreover, a considerable responsibility will fall on his shoulders. There is simply no special alternative to the center in the Bison. 
In fact, on the court we will see last year's basketball players - the very ones who became champions of the Russian Superleague. At the same time, thanks to point gains, the level of the team will be quite competitive. If anyone can claim the role of a “dark horse”, then this is the club from Saratov that returned to the elite. 
It is difficult to predict what will take up this season. The president of Avtodor, Vladimir Rodionov, is unlikely to make concessions to the American "big". The case may even come to a halt. On the other hand, if Downes still curbs his temper and acts on the floor with full dedication, then this signing of the Saratov team will hit a real jackpot. 
And his inherent stability and significant experience of playing in the VTB United League will help the basketball player quickly adapt to a new club for him. 
Nevertheless, in general, the efficiency of his actions still remained positive. The active point guard became the true leader of Tsmoki-Minsk. Even in not the most successful times for the team, he tried to pull the team up to the best of his ability. 
But I can say for sure that Tsmoki-Minsk has become stronger, younger and more motivated. We have strengthened the lineup in a targeted way and consciously relied on the development of our youth with the support of veterans and legionnaires. The task of the team is one - to fight for victory in every match, not being afraid of the opponent. It is necessary that our spectators feel pride in the club and want to come to basketball again and again. 
Applicants The budget of the Russian Basketball Federation will be opened at the end of the year Clubs of the VTB United League refused to pay fees for players in the RSE The David Berlin Cup found its first heroes Basketball. News .
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