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The orange Basketball was introduced in the late 1950's by Tony Hinkle. He did so to make it easier for both players and spectators to see the ball. Other than visibility, there is no reason why basketballs are orange.
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What colors can an orange basketball absorb?
none its a basketball none its a basketball
What college basketball have orange uniform?
Most recognizable NCAA basketball team with orange uni's is the Syracuse "Orangemen"
What is the most common colour for a basketball?
Orange, or a Brownish-Orange.
What kind of basketball best for outdoor basketball court?
an orange one
What color is the ball in basketball?
Orange!
Why are basketball rims orange and is it required by the various basketball organizations including high school college and pros?
Visibility. Orange is easy to see.
Why is the iron ring in basketball orange in colour?
Cause they use orange paint.
What is the team name of Syracuse football?
Otto the Orange is the mascot of the Syracuse Basketball team. The Syracuse Basketball team is also nicknamed Syracuse Orange, hence the name for the mascot Otto the Orange.
Why was the basketball originally orange in color?
Basketball also evolved out of being played with peach baskets and balls which were originally designed for other sports(like "football" or soccer); these balls were made out of leather and such, which had a natural orange-tan colour that most likely was retained and then enhanced as the sport became more formalized.
What pms color is basketball orange?
According to NCAA specifications, basketball game balls are one of 3 PMS colors. The pantone colors are Orange 151, Red-Orange 173 or Brown 1535.
What is the rim in basketball?
The rim is the circular hoop attached perpendicularly to the backboard. The rim is usually painted orange and is made of iron. When the game first originated, a basket was used instead of a rim, which is why it is called 'basketball'.
Why is a basketball orange?
== == The orange basketball was introduced in the late 1950's by Tony Hinkle. He did so to make it easier for both players and spectators to see the ball. Other than visibility, there is no reason why basketballs are orange.
