3-point line extension and other rule changes

[Zimwillett]

If the goal really is to open up the lane and improve spacing, moving the 3 point line back might help, but in my opinion, there are better, more immediate fixes. I think the better solutions would be:

1. Expand the restricted circle under the basket and tighten up offensive charging calls;

2. Widen the lane. It doesn't even have to go all the way to 16 ft like NBA/FIBA, but a 12 foot lane is just too tight for athletes at this level; and/or

3. Actually stick with the "freedom of movement" principles that were supposed to have been implemented a few years back.

I'm not necessarily opposed to moving the 3 pt line back, but given the stated goals, I think those are better solutions.

 

[Sooner04]

I'm all for this. Anything that can get the game away from the cavalcade of charge/block calls.

 

[sperry]

It doesn't mean more spacing. If teams wanted more spacing, they could have moved their wings 1.3 feet back on every play. All it means is it prices a lot of marginal shooters out of 3 point ability. A guy like Doolittle, who I had hoped would shoot more 3s next year, is now likely to repeat last season and not take any. It makes things a lot iffier for a guy like Bienemy. Reaves will be even more important next year, as he's a guy with legit range from anywhere.


This does not help a team like OU; it helps the Duke's and Kentucky's and Kansas's of the world who can recruit guys with elite size and athleticism. 3 pointers were the equalizer that make posting up and midrange shots less important. Making that difficult only helps the teams that can recruit at an elite level. Which I'm sure is what they want with teams like Duke and Kentucky having a lot of early exits because they can't shoot.

 

[WTSooner]

It doesn't mean more spacing. If teams wanted more spacing, they could have moved their wings 1.3 feet back on every play. All it means is it prices a lot of marginal shooters out of 3 point ability. A guy like Doolittle, who I had hoped would shoot more 3s next year, is now likely to repeat last season and not take any. It makes things a lot iffier for a guy like Bienemy. Reaves will be even more important next year, as he's a guy with legit range from anywhere.


This does not help a team like OU; it helps the Duke's and Kentucky's and Kansas's of the world who can recruit guys with elite size and athleticism. 3 pointers were the equalizer that make posting up and midrange shots less important. Making that difficult only helps the teams that can recruit at an elite level. Which I'm sure is what they want with teams like Duke and Kentucky having a lot of early exits because they can't shoot.

I agree with this.

And I'll add, they've made changes before (moved the line back, added the arc), and it never makes a noticeable difference. This won't either. And like sperry says, it'll hurt the little guys.

Bad move all around.

 

[mict085]

I like the rule change and think it will help the game. The college game should follow the international game in that respect.

Now, can they eliminate zone defenses please?

 

[oudna]

This is not a good change. It helps the Dukes, Kentucky's of the world at the expense of everyone else.

That seems a bit nearsighted.