It started as just an indoor sport for the students at Springfield High School.
When it became a professional sport it was the most popular sport at the time.
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∙ 8y agoBasketball was invented first. Basketball was invented in 1891 by James Naismith, but volleyball was invented in 1895 by William Morgan. Basketball was invented first. Basketball was invented in 1891 by James Naismith, but volleyball was invented in 1895 by William Morgan. Oops, didn't mean to put my answer up there twice. Sorry!
Football was invented in the early 1800's. Basketball was invented in 1891.
AG Spalding invented the first basketball used in an official game in 1929.
When basketball was invented, the ball used was a soccer ball.
James Naismith. He was a professor and he wanted to give his class something to do so he invented basketball by using two wooden buckets and a ball.
Basketball was first played in Springfield, Massachusetts, where it was invented.
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The sport of basketball was invented in 1861 by James Naismith. It took off rapidly and became one the most popular sports in the world.
Basketball was invented in 1891 by Dr. James A. Naismith.