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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Jaquez forced a backcourt violation, which led to her shooting free throws on the other end.
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Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 1 Dec. 2025
Their team is built around All-Star-level forwards Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram, and while guards Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett have been playing well, Siegel wrote that both backcourt players could be trade bait in order to bring in a legitimate star to give Barnes and Ingram more support.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
Combined, the Hornets’ starting backcourt duo sank 7 of 29 shots and made only one of 12 attempts from 3-point range.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 29 Nov. 2025
But Gard has made a concerted effort to crank up the pace, and Boyd became an attractive option to partner with John Blackwell in the backcourt.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
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Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 1 Dec. 2025
Their team is built around All-Star-level forwards Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram, and while guards Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett have been playing well, Siegel wrote that both backcourt players could be trade bait in order to bring in a legitimate star to give Barnes and Ingram more support.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
Combined, the Hornets’ starting backcourt duo sank 7 of 29 shots and made only one of 12 attempts from 3-point range.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 29 Nov. 2025
But Gard has made a concerted effort to crank up the pace, and Boyd became an attractive option to partner with John Blackwell in the backcourt.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
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“Backcourt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backcourt. Accessed 7 Dec. 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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