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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe game of basketball was invented in 1891. Women's basketball began the following year, 1892, when Senda Berenson, a physical education teacher at Smith College in Massachusetts, modified some of the rules James Naismith had developed. The first organized women's game was in 1893 when freshmen and sophomores at Smith played against each other.
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Have girls all ways played basketball?
Depends on if it's professional or college, but if it's just basketball let me ask you this. Were women here when basketball was invented in 1891 (Yes)...
Is a spalding basketball a girls basketball?
Spalding can be a girls basketball or a guys basketball
Which spelling is correct Girls basketball or girl's basketball?
it is Girls Basketball ;)
When was wheelchair basketball invented?
when was wheel chair basketball invented
Who invented basketball and how is it different?
James Naismith invented basketball.
What sport was invented first football or basketball?
Football was invented in the early 1800's. Basketball was invented in 1891.
What is the difference in weight between a girls basketball and a boys basketball?
The difference between them is a girls basketball is not as heavy as a boys basketball!
Where was basketball discovered at?
where was basketball invented at
What sports were not invented in US?
Soccer and Rugby was not invented in US
What year were basketball hoops invented?
Basketball was invented in the late 18 hundreds specifically 1891.
What came first volleyball or basketball?
Basketball 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!
Was basketball really called basketball when it was invented?
NO
