How Long Is A Basketball Court in the NBA?
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The standard size for a basketball court in the NBA is 94 feet by 50 feet. This is also the size for a college and international-level court.
A regulation NBA basketball court is 94 feet long and 50 feet wide. The playing surface of the court is made up of hardwood and is generally free of any obstructions or protrusions. The baseline and sidelines are clearly delineated with painted lines, and the free throw lane is also clearly marked. The baskets are 10 feet
Court Dimensions
The official size of a basketball court in the NBA is 94 feet by 50 feet. The court dimensions are the same for both the NBA and WNBA. The size of a college or high school basketball court may be slightly different. For example, a college court may be 84 feet by 50 feet.
Length
The length of an NBA basketball court is 94 feet. The width is 50 feet.
Width
The width of the court is 50 feet wide.
Regulation Lines and Areas
The regulation basketball court in the NBA is 94 feet long and 50 feet wide. The court is divided into two equal halves by the midcourt line. The areas on the court include the free throw lane, the free throw circle, and the three-point line.
The Free Throw Line
The free throw line is the line that a player must stand behind when shooting a free throw. The length of the free throw line varies by league; in the NBA, it is 23 feet 9 inches (7.24 meters) from the front of the basket.
The Three-Point Line
In basketball, the three-point line is the line that separates the two-point area from the three-point area. The three-point line is 18 feet (5.5 m) from the hoop in all directions. The three-point arc is an area of the court delineated by a half-circle with a six foot (1.8 m) radius from the center of the basket; it is used to determine if a shot taken from behind the arc was a successful three-point attempt or not.
The Restricted Area
The restricted area is a semicircular area in front of the basket. It is 8 feet (2.4 meters) from the center of the basket. No player may stay in therestricted area for more than 3 seconds while the ball is in play. If a player does, it is a lane violation and their team will lose possession of the ball.
Court Markings
The NBA court dimensions are 94 feet long by 50 feet wide. All lines on the court are two inches wide. The free throw line is 15 feet from the backboard. The three-point line is 23 feet, 9 inches from the basket at the top of the key. The lane is 16 feet wide.
The Key
The key is that rectangle near each basket. It’s 12 feet wide in the NBA — 6 feet on each side of the lane — and it’s what gives the game its shape. Free throws are taken from a line 15 feet from the backboard, but that distance extends to 21 feet 8 inches at the corners of the key. That bit of real estate is informally known as “the princess lilies,” a term coined by former Boston Celtic Hall of Famer Kevin McHale.
The Backboard
The backboard is a rectangle that is 6 feet wide (72 inches) by 3.5 feet tall (42 inches). The main purpose of the backboard is to give the player somewhere to shoot the ball at, but it also serves as a defensive tool. A player can use the backboard to help them block shots or make it more difficult for the offensive player to score.
The backboard is made of a material that will not shatter when hit by the ball, such as tempered glass or polycarbonate. Tempered glass is much more common because it is less expensive and does not discolor over time like polycarbonate can.
The Rim
The standard basketball rim is 18 inches in diameter and is attached to a backboard that is 6 feet wide by 3.5 feet tall. The backboard may be made of tempered glass, acrylic, fiberglass, or some other suitable material. Depending on the level of play, the backboard can be mounted to the wall or suspended from a structure. The distance from the front of the rim to the backboard is 6 feet.
