Basketball was invented in America by a P.E. teacher to begin with. Many people loved the new game he invented, and it started spreading rapidly. Eventually, the sport was made into a professional sport, the NBA, and caught on quickly.
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What year did basketball become an american sport?
1891
How did the American basketball player Bill Walker become famous?
The American basketball player Bill Walker became famous by being an excellent athlete in the sport of basketball. He was drafted 47th overall in the 2008 NBA draft by the Washington Wizards.
Is basketball an Asian sport Quote- by Angelo Paule?
Basketball originated in Springfield, Massachusetts, making it an American sport
What is the oldest true American sport not derived from another sport?
basketball
When did basketball become a major sport?
on january18,1896 when the first game of basketball was played
What was the game basketball impact?
The game of basketball has become a very professional sport
When did basketball become a professional sport?
1947
Which American sport is most athletic?
basketball
Which American sport is due on December?
basketball
When did wheelchair basketball become a paralympic sport?
yes
What sport did amercian football originate?
American basketball
Is basketball an Asian sport?
actually it's American
What American sport begins with a tip off?
Basketball
When did American football become a sport?
Yes, American Football is a sport.
When did the NBA height become 10 ft?
when the sport of basketball was invented
What sport did dorian Williams become a famous tv commentator on?
Basketball
How did the basketball become a sport?
The sport of basketball originates in 1891 when James Naismith played the game in a gym class. The sport evolved to include hoops and baskets and is now one of the world's most popular sports.
What is the only major sport considered completely American in origin?
Basketball.
Which sport has the most fans in the US?
Probably American football or basketball.
Why did basketball become a professional sport?
The same reason why any other sport became a professional sport: because people became very talented at it.
How Michael Jordan become involved in the sport?
By watching basketball,then he got involved.
When did basketball become a sport in the US?
1896
When did the sport basketball become popular?
Basketball was founded in 1891, but the NBA was only founded in 1946. During the mid-1950's it was a very popular college and university sport.
Which sport did Antonio Gates play in high school and almost become a professional in?
Basketball
National game of all countries?
basketball is a popular sport around the world. American football is also starting to become popular, but it's still struggling. another is - dare I say it - soccer.
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