What is a board in basketball?

A phrase that describes the act of rebounding the ball in basketball. It is used because the back of the hoop structure is called a "backboard", and the ball often bounces off the backboard before being rebounded by a player. read more

The standard size of a basketball backboard is 6 feet wide by 42inches tall. The inner rectangle on the board is 24 inches wide by18 inches tall. read more

The National Basketball Association, the largest professional league in the United States, also with one team in Canada. ncaa The National Collegiate Athletic Association, the primary governing body for intercollegiate sports in the United States. read more

To board means to rebound the ball. This is when a shot is attempted on either end of the court, and the ball misses the basket. read more