backcourt
noun
back·court
ˈbak-ˈkȯrt 
1
: the area near or nearest the back boundary lines or back wall of the playing area in a net or court game
2
a
: a basketball team's defensive half of the court
b
: the positions of the guards on a basketball team
also
: the guards themselves
a team with a strong backcourt
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The addition of Kara Dunn, an All-Atlantic Coast Conference guard from Georgia Tech, will give the Trojans a veteran presence in the backcourt, while another veteran guard should be on the way soon.
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Milwaukee also has more lieutenants in the backcourt to handle the heat.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Nowell likely envisioned getting more playing time as a freshman in Storrs, but that never materialized, as head coach Dan Hurley opted for more experience in the backcourt.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2025
Justin Champagnie hit a 3-pointer, the Heat had a backcourt violation and then Carrington ruined Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s 40-point game by dropping this dagger on him.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Milwaukee also has more lieutenants in the backcourt to handle the heat.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Nowell likely envisioned getting more playing time as a freshman in Storrs, but that never materialized, as head coach Dan Hurley opted for more experience in the backcourt.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2025
Justin Champagnie hit a 3-pointer, the Heat had a backcourt violation and then Carrington ruined Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s 40-point game by dropping this dagger on him.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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backcourt
noun
back·court
-ˈkō(ə)rt
-ˈkȯ(ə)rt
1
: a basketball team's defensive half of the court
2
: the positions of the guards on a basketball team
also
: the guards themselves
a team with a strong backcourt
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