Finally, the NCAA made a decision that looks to be a good move. Starting in the 2008-09 season the college three point line will be pushed back 12 inches. Now college shooters will have to sink the long ball from 20 foot, 9 inches away. The line for women's hoops will stay at 19 feet, 9 inches.
Players, like Alex Dillard from Arkansas past, will still be able to make the outside shot. Others, such as Darrell Robinson to keep with the former Hog thoughts, will think twice before lofting up the bucket.
Towards the end of the season you could see Michael Washington make a three ball, notably in the early going against Florida in the SEC. While the value of that shot decreases it will still cause problems for defenses. The lane won't get any wider, but there will be more area of the floor to cover in the "post." Big guys will have more room to operate on the floor, causing some better match ups, think of Amare Stoudemire for the Phoenix Suns. Some say zone defenses will make a comeback, slowing down the game. I'm not too worried about that problem.
The good is after an initial decrease in three-point percentage and an increase in poor shot selection everything will pan out. It will also make our college players better prepared to professional ball in any capacity, be it NBA or International, if they move on.
The move comes 20 years after the inception of the three point shot. Happy Anniversary, we're making it more of a skill shot again and not just for anyone on the court.
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