Experimental 3-Point Line Won't Change Much

[KY Kid]

For the first time since the 3-point shot was introduced in 1986, despite more than a decade of tires the 19-9 distance made the shot a virtual layup, the NCAA rules committee approved an experiment with a slightly longer 3-point shot.  In all "exempt" games --events and tournaments such as the Maui Invitational and Preseason NIT -- the line will be set to 20 feet, and 6 inches.  That is the international 3-point distance used in the olympics and World Championships.

[ForeverBigBlue]

Well, it would seem to make good sense to make the line the same as International and Olympic rules. Heck, whats another 9 inches when you're shooting from around the 20 ft mark anyway?  If it was me tossing up the ball, I'd have an equal chance of launching a very ugly shot from either distance! ;D