The NCAA has decided to change the 3 point line to the international basketball distance of 22 feet, 1¾ inches in men’s basketball.
They have also tweaked the shot clock rules with it being reset to 20 seconds when an offensive rebound occurs.
Here is an excerpt from NCAA press release:
The committee cited the following rationale for extending the line:
*Making the lane more available for dribble/drive plays from the perimeter.
*Slowing the trend of the 3-point shot becoming too prevalent in men’s college basketball by making the shot a bit more challenging, while at the same time keeping the shot an integral part of the game.
*Assisting in offensive spacing by requiring the defense to cover more of the court.
The reasoning for the shot clock modification:
The panel also approved resetting the shot clock at 20 seconds after a field goal attempt hits the rim and the offensive team rebounds the ball in the front court.
The change is being made to enhance the pace of the game. The committee decided a full 30-second shot clock is not needed because the offensive team is already in the front court after securing the rebound.
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