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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The NCAA on Friday approved moving the men's 3-point line back 1 foot in 2008 — from 19 feet, 9 inches to 20 feet, 9 inches. The decision by the Playing Rules Oversight Panel marks the first major alteration to the 3-point shot since its adoption in 1986-87.
The men's basketball rules committee recommended the measure May 3.
"In recent years, the rules committee has conducted a great deal of research and held many discussions regarding the court markings," said Rob Halvaks, chairman of the panel and senior associate commissioner of the Big West Conference. "The panel supports this action and hopes it has the committee's intended effect on the game."
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