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What are the dimensions of a basketball court?
An NBA or college court is 94 by 50 feet (28.65 by 15.24 m) and a high school court is usually 84 by 50 feet (25.6 by 15.24 m). The rim is 10 feet (3.05 m) high and the free-throw line is 15 feet (4.57 m) from the backboard. The three-point arc is 23 feet 9 inches in the NBA, 22 feet 1.75 inches in college and 19 feet 9 inches in high school.
Read itWhat does basketball court lighting cost, and what rules apply?
Lighting a backyard court typically costs $2,000 to $6,000, and more for a full court or a solar system. FIBA asks for at least 100 lux of LED light…
26 October 2026
How high is a basketball hoop?
A regulation basketball hoop is 10 feet (3.05 m) from the floor to the top of the rim, in the NBA, college and high school. The USA Basketball and NBA…
26 October 2026
Can you build a DIY basketball court?
Yes, partly. Many homeowners lay tile kits, paint lines and set a hoop themselves, but hire a contractor for grading and the concrete slab, which need…
26 October 2026
How many square feet is a basketball court?
An NBA or college court is 4,700 square feet (94 by 50 feet, about 437 m²). A typical high school court is 4,200 square feet (84 by 50 feet), and a…
26 October 2026
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