the perimeter
noun
basketball
: the area on a basketball court that is not close to the basket
He scored from the perimeter.
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That’s because Connecticut has an even deeper well of scorers behind Bueckers, who’s shooting an absurd 58% from the perimeter.
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Despite lacking the size on the interior and the skill from the perimeter to keep up with Terps, the Red Flash matched them stride-for-stride through the game’s first 10 minutes.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
UConn shot light's out from the perimeter in a win over Iowa State.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 18 Dec. 2024
With the Huskies sitting on her right hand this time around, Hidalgo turned to a different tactic and scored from the perimeter.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Despite lacking the size on the interior and the skill from the perimeter to keep up with Terps, the Red Flash matched them stride-for-stride through the game’s first 10 minutes.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
UConn shot light's out from the perimeter in a win over Iowa State.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 18 Dec. 2024
With the Huskies sitting on her right hand this time around, Hidalgo turned to a different tactic and scored from the perimeter.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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“The perimeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20perimeter. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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