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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Lineups with Paul and Curry in the backcourt are too small.
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Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2024
Steve Lavin’s starting backcourt at USD reportedly is in the portal, Coronado High School alum Wayne McKinney III and Deuce Turner.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2024
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Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2024
Steve Lavin’s starting backcourt at USD reportedly is in the portal, Coronado High School alum Wayne McKinney III and Deuce Turner.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2024
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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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