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Definition of backcourt
1 : the area near or nearest the back boundary lines or back wall of the playing area in a net or court game
2a : a basketball team's defensive half of the courtb : the positions of the guards on a basketball team; also : the guards themselves a team with a strong backcourt
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MORE YOGI FERRELL: Smith (17.3 points per game) and Ferrell (13.3 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 3.3 apg) regularly shared the backcourt, allowing them to establish chemistry and make crucial adjustments, according to Ferrell.
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McDonald and 6-3 guard Mitch Mascari, who averaged 8.4 points, will give Hennig an experienced backcourt.
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Morey traded for All-Star point guard Chris Paul, a bold move that gives the Rockets as talented a backcourt as any team in the league.
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The nine-time All-Star will opt-in on the final year of his current deal (worth $24.2 million) to facilitate the trade with the Rockets, where Paul will partner up in the backcourt with James Harden.
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Yet the Pacers could see value in bolstering their backcourt depth and signing a frontcourt player who has showed some potential early in his NBA career.
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Known as a premier defender in college, Oladipo will provide a defensive presence in a backcourt that was sorely missed last season with Jeff Teague's and Monta Ellis' defensive shortcomings.
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Since the season ended April 11, the Hornets have been counting the days until July 1, the start of free agency – or, more specifically, the day Charlotte can officially begin its search for backcourt depth.
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Wade was asked about the LSU's backcourt which will look for big contributions from Skylar Mays and Brandon Sampson.
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