James Naismith
James A. Naismith invented the sport of Basketball in 1891 and is often credited with introducing the first football helmet. He wrote the original basketball rulebook, founded the University of Kansas basketball program, and lived to see basketball adopted as an Olympic demonstration sport in 1904 and as an official event at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin.
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When was basketball established?
In Massachusetts LOL
When was basketball first played in Australia?
The first basketball association was established in Victoria in the 1920s.. umm hello the question was ''when was basketball first played in australia?'' not ''when was it established'' geez :o
How the rules were established for basketball?
Dr. Naismith established the original rules when the sport was concieved.
When was college basketball established?
The first game ever in college basketball was played 1/18/1896
Who established the NBA?
the NBL (national basketball league) and BAA (basketball association of america) combined in 1949 to create the NBA (nationall basketball association)
Why was the WNBA established?
To give women an opportunity to play basketball after college in the United States.
When was the Women's National Basketball Association established?
1996, league play began in 1997
When did the basketball hall of fame open?
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame was established in 1959 and the first Hall of Fame building opened in 1968 in Springfield, Massachusetts.
What is the foul called when you run into someone in basketball?
Charging - When an offensive player runs into a defender who has established position.
When inbounding the basketball do both feet need to be established inbounds before receiving a return pass?
yes
Which country was NBA invented in?
The NBA was established in the United States. It started out as the Basketball Association of America in New York City in 1946. In 1949 the league incorporated teams from the National Basketball League and became the National Basketball Association or NBA.
When was the NBA hall of fame introduced?
Unlike baseball and American football, basketball does not have a Hall of Fame specifically for professional athletes. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame honors players and coaches of all levels (amateur and professional) of basketball from all around the world. It was established in 1959.
When was the women's basketball program established at UCONN?
it became well known in 1995 because they won their first national championship with rebecca lobo
In basketball when did the restriction of crossing over the foul lane get established?
The restriction of crossing over the foul lane was established in 1956. The NCAA established the rule that requires free throw shooters to keep both feet behind the free throw line during an attempt after reports surfaced that Wilt Chamberlain dunked his free throws.
What is a basketball clinic?
A basketball clinic is the same as a basketball stadium - its a place dedicated to basketball and has basketball courts. :)
What are the equipmaent in basketball?
basketball, basketball shoes, uniforms, basketball court, hoops
Is a spalding basketball a girls basketball?
Spalding can be a girls basketball or a guys basketball
What is required to play basketball?
a basketball a basketball court. and you.
What should you get your basketball coach?
You should get your basketball coach a Basketball because they love Basketball
When was the bonus rule in basketball established?
That is when the other team goes over the foul limit. If they foul too much then the other team goes to the line to shoot free throws.
What equipment is used in basketball?
In basketball all you need is some basketball shorts some basketball shoes and a basketball hoop and ball.
What was the form of government etablished by the romes after they drove out the last etrscan king?
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Was basketball or netball first?
basketball. netball originated from basketball
What is basketball in German?
The basketball is "der Basketball". It's easy.
What does the air in a basketball do?
The air in a basketball lets the basketball bounce.
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