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What is the diameter of a standard basketball hoop in inches?

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18 inches

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Why it's right

A regulation basketball rim has an inside diameter of 18 inches. That is just under twice the diameter of a typical men's basketball. The rim is mounted 10 feet above the playing surface.

Wikipedia: Basket (basketball)

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Basketball's first baskets were peach baskets. They were later replaced by the familiar metal rims and nets.

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