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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The Timberwolves’ backcourt depth chart includes Edwards (listed as a guard/wing but the team’s primary scoring creator), Donte DiVincenzo, Mike Conley, Jaylen Clark, Terrence Shannon Jr, and Bones Hyland.
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Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
His ascension, however, only came at the regression of his backcourt mate Boogie Fland, which is starting to become a trend.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 10 Dec. 2025
Jaquez forced a backcourt violation, which led to her shooting free throws on the other end.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 1 Dec. 2025
Different teams are taking different approaches based on their personnel: the Denver Nuggets, with Nikola Jokić at the helm, whip the ball around; the Rockets, lacking a fulcrum in the backcourt but blessed with size, crash the boards.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2025
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Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
His ascension, however, only came at the regression of his backcourt mate Boogie Fland, which is starting to become a trend.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 10 Dec. 2025
Jaquez forced a backcourt violation, which led to her shooting free throws on the other end.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 1 Dec. 2025
Different teams are taking different approaches based on their personnel: the Denver Nuggets, with Nikola Jokić at the helm, whip the ball around; the Rockets, lacking a fulcrum in the backcourt but blessed with size, crash the boards.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2025
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“Backcourt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backcourt. Accessed 21 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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