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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But not before drafting Buecker’s familiar backcourt UConn running mate in sharpshooter Azzi Fudd.
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Annie Costabile, New York Times, 9 May 2026
That style should mesh with the improved depth in the backcourt, which was overhauled in the offseason with the additions of Skylar Diggins, Jacy Sheldon, DiJonai Carrington, Natasha Cloud and first-round draft pick Gabriela Jaquez.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Wiggins earned five minutes off the bench in Game 1, spelling the Thunder’s backcourt firepower.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
This season, the franchise that has won three WNBA titles will boast a starting lineup featuring four former All-Stars, including a backcourt with Olympic gold medalists.
—John Davis, Daily News, 8 May 2026
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Annie Costabile, New York Times, 9 May 2026
That style should mesh with the improved depth in the backcourt, which was overhauled in the offseason with the additions of Skylar Diggins, Jacy Sheldon, DiJonai Carrington, Natasha Cloud and first-round draft pick Gabriela Jaquez.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Wiggins earned five minutes off the bench in Game 1, spelling the Thunder’s backcourt firepower.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
This season, the franchise that has won three WNBA titles will boast a starting lineup featuring four former All-Stars, including a backcourt with Olympic gold medalists.
—John Davis, Daily News, 8 May 2026
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“Backcourt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backcourt. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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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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