The line will be moved back from 20 feet nine inches to 22 feet, one and three-fourths inches.
That synchronizes NCAA basketball with the international three-point line.
The hope is that it will decrease lane congestion, creating more room for players to drive to the bucket, create better offensive spacing in general, and slightly de-emphasize the importance of the three-point shot, which has become more and more the weapon of choice in college basketball.
The three-point shot was introduced to college hoops back in 1986.
Among the opponents of the move at the time -- Mike Krzyzewski.
He's since come around. It started at 19 feet nine inches and then was pushed back a foot to 20 feet 9 inches prior to the 2008-09 season.