full-court press
noun
1
: a press employed in basketball on both halves of the court
2
: an all-out effort or offensive
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Arnold has been a centerpiece of the full-court press that makes UConn’s defense one of the most prolific in college basketball this year.
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
The Torreys hit just one of eight shots in the quarter and committed five turnovers, most of them against Parker’s full-court press.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Godinez’s 2-2-1 full-court press helped spark the surge.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Not because the full-court press tormented the Longhorns — Texas (11-7, 2-3 SEC) only turned the ball over eight times.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 17 Jan. 2026
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
The Torreys hit just one of eight shots in the quarter and committed five turnovers, most of them against Parker’s full-court press.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Godinez’s 2-2-1 full-court press helped spark the surge.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Not because the full-court press tormented the Longhorns — Texas (11-7, 2-3 SEC) only turned the ball over eight times.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 17 Jan. 2026
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“Full-court press.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-court%20press. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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