For the Olympics and World Tournaments, the dimensions of basketball court are 28 m x 15 m , says lenseyenews.com Online Poll.

02 March 2014  :: In a weekly Poll survey by Lenseye.co, 67 % people says, For the Olympics and World Tournaments, the dimensions of basketball court are 28 m x 15 m, whereas 33 % said 28 m x 16 m. The Question of the Weekly Poll was For the Olympics and World Tournaments, the dimensions of basketball court are

 The Nominees were :   26 m x 14 m, 28 m x 15 m, 27 m x 16 m, 28 m x 16 m

Basketball court

In basketball, the basketball court is the playing surface, consisting of a rectangular floor with tiles at either end. In professional or organized basketball, especially when played indoors, it is usually made out of a wood, often maple, and highly polished. Outdoor surfaces are generally made from standard paving materials such as concrete or asphalt (i.e. blacktop/tarmac).

Dimensions

Basketball courts come in different shapes and sizes and colors. In the NBA, the court is 94 feet by 50 ft (28.65m by 15.24m). Under International Basketball Federation (FIBA) rules, the court is minutely smaller, measuring exactly 28 m by 15 m (91’10.4″ by 49’2.6″). A high school court is slightly smaller, at 84′ by 50′ and some elementary schools have courts measuring 74′ x 42′. In amateur basketball, court sizes vary widely. The baskets are always 10′ (3.05m) above the floor (except possibly in youth competition). Basketball courts have a three-point arc at both baskets. A basket made from behind this arc is worth three points; a basket made from within this line, or with a player’s foot touching the line is worth two points. The free-throw line, where one stands while taking a foul shot, is located within the three-point arc.

Height

The height of the underside of the roof structure, or the ceiling if there is one, above the floor is specified by each sport’s governing body, and this is a critical design factor. Badminton, tennis and trampolining require an unrestricted height of 9.1m for international competition, while 7.6m is necessary at C level in all sports except those for which height is not critical. In general a basketball court should have a minimum clearance of 25 feet (7.7m), although it is recommended a 27 feet ceiling height (8.3m).