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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 college basketball established?
The first game ever in college basketball was played 1/18/1896
Why was the WNBA established?
To give women an opportunity to play basketball after college in the United States.
When inbounding the basketball do both feet need to be established inbounds before receiving a return pass?
yes
Who was considered the Father of basketball?
James Naismith is considered the Father of basketball. He was a Canadian physical education instructor who invented the sport in December 1891. Naismith wrote the original basketball rules and established the foundation for the game that is played today.
How did basketball come to 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
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
Why are there rules in basketball?
Dr. Naismith established the original rules when the sport was concieved.
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
