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A player is fouled shooting a three-pointer and misses. How many free throws do they get?
Three free throws after a missed three-point shooting foul.
- Two free throws
- Three free throws ✔
- One free throw
Why: A shooter fouled on a missed three-point try gets three free throws. If the three goes in, it counts and one free throw is added.
Huh, didn't know that: A made three plus that one free throw is called a four-point play.
Three free throws are more than my average in a whole game.
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References
Answer: Three free throws. A shooter fouled on a missed three-point try gets three free throws. If the three goes in, it counts and one free throw is added.
- NCAA Men's Basketball Rules Book 2026-27 ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/championships/sports/basketball/rules/men/PRMBB_RulesBook.pdf
Three free throws for: A personal foul against a player who attempts a three-point field goal and whose try is unsuccessful.
Checked 2026-10-12.
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