Has the 20-foot 9-inch three-point line that was implemented this season had the desired impact?
The arc was moved back a foot to discourage weaker shooters from attempting long-range shots and open up play inside, but not much has changed.
The combined three-point shooting percentage in the seven major conferences — the Atlantic Coast, Big East, Big Ten, Big 12, Conference USA, Pacific 10 and Southeastern — has dipped only slightly.
The 85 teams in the power leagues have shot 34.9% from three-point range through Sunday's games. Last season they shot 35.3%.
As for opening play in the lane, Central Florida coach Kirk Speraw said it hasn't.