How the new 3-point line will affect hoopshttp://beyondthearc.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/10/29/1612978.aspxCollege hoops coaches finally got their wish. The three-point line grew a foot to 20 feet, 9 inches. The new line will supposedly open up offenses. Defenses will have to stretch to guard the perimeter, allowing those big men room to work in the lane.en-USCommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60608.1)How the new 3-point line will affect hoopshttp://beyondthearc.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/10/29/1612978.aspx#1617746Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:18:31 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:1617746jay hundley, chester, va.your both wrong the games greatest 3point shooter of all time. glenn rice michigan wolverines, ask j.r. reid, ahahhahaha.