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How far away is a 3 pt line basketball?

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In the NBA the back of the 3 point line is 23 feet 9 inches (Men), 20 feet 7.5 inches (Women), from the center of the basket.

NCAA: 19 feet 9 inches (Women), 20 feet 9 inches.

High School: 19 feet 9 inches.

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