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It depends what league you're talking about. In the NBA it was added in 1988. In College Basketball I think it was added in 1989.
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What are the parts of a basketball court?
The parts of the basketball court are: the three-point line, the key, the base line, the free throw line, the sideline and the half-court line.
When did the NBA start the 3 point shot?
They don't give 3 points for a field goal. Basketball gives you three points when you make a basket at the three point line the three point line was added after the 1978/1979 season.
What part of a basketball court can you score 2 points?
Anywhere inside the three-point line
Iowa high school basketball three point line introduced?
82-83 season is the correct answer
How many points is a field goal worth?
In basketball, a field goal (a shot made from outside the three-point line) is worth three points.
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