Basketball Trivia

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Try a few Basketball questions

What is the diameter of a regulation basketball rim?

Answer: 18 inches

Bonus fact: An NBA basketball is much smaller than the 18-inch rim.

The basketball rim is attached to what rectangular surface?

Answer: Backboard

Bonus fact: The backboard supports the rim and allows bank shots.

A shot made from beyond the three-point line is worth how many points?

Answer: Three

Bonus fact: The three-point line rewards longer shots.

Is the NBA three-point line farther from the basket than the NCAA men's line?

Answer: Yes

Bonus fact: The NBA arc is generally farther from the rim.

Why is the NBA three-point line shorter in the corners than at the top of the arc?

Answer: The court is not wide enough for a full-radius arc

Bonus fact: The line becomes straight near each sideline.

A slam dunk scores by putting the ball directly through what?

Answer: Basket

Bonus fact: Dunks are close-range shots above the rim.

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