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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With Oubre and Grimes both leaving Philadelphia, the Sixers could likely use some more depth behind Maxey and Edgecombe in the backcourt.
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Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
With their starting backcourt locked in and James on the way out, the Lakers can now build a roster completely around Doncic.
—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
There were high hopes for the 2024 Big East Conference Player of the Year when former general manager Monte McNair drafted Carter, but his growth was stunted by a shoulder injury and a logjam in Sacramento’s backcourt.
—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
Denver’s Bruce Brown or Tyus Jones would bring veteran habits around a young backcourt.
—
C.j. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
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Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
With their starting backcourt locked in and James on the way out, the Lakers can now build a roster completely around Doncic.
—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
There were high hopes for the 2024 Big East Conference Player of the Year when former general manager Monte McNair drafted Carter, but his growth was stunted by a shoulder injury and a logjam in Sacramento’s backcourt.
—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
Denver’s Bruce Brown or Tyus Jones would bring veteran habits around a young backcourt.
—
C.j. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for backcourt
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“Backcourt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backcourt. Accessed 6 Jul. 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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