Upcourt

adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    Toward a team's offensive basket, the basket at which points are scored

    "The Wizards took the lead for good when Nick Young blocked Duhon’s layup attempt, then raced upcourt for a 21-foot pull-up jumper."

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"The Wizards took the lead for good when Nick Young blocked Duhon’s layup attempt, then raced upcourt for a 21-foot pull-up jumper."

Etymology

From up- + court.

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