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Syracuse Basketball: SU will thrive with longer 3-point line in every way

The NCAA is doing something that could have HUGE significance on college hoops moving forward. Brett McMurphy of Stadium revealed that the NCAA will move the three-point line back to international distance (22 feet 1 3/4 inches) starting next season.

Yes, you read that right, Syracuse basketball – the 2019-20 edition – should be able to take advantage of a longer three-point line. And not just a little bit longer, but well over a whole foot.

Call me crazy? Stop and think for a moment, because in reality, Jim Boeheim’s squad may be the best suited in the country for this rule change.