Field goal inside the three-point arc: 2 points; Field goal beyond the three-point arc: 3 points; Free throw: 1 point
Why people argue about this
People often assume that a three-pointer is worth 2 points if it's made from inside the arc, which leads to arguments about whether a player should have been credited with a two or a three. The confusion arises because in NCAA Men's Basketball, regardless of where on the court the shot is taken, a successful field goal outside the three-point line counts as 3 points, not 2.