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The game has been known as Basketball since its invention in 1891. It was named basketball because the object of the game was to shoot a ball (at the time of the game's invention, a soccer ball was used) into a peach basket. Hence, basketball.
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What was basketball's first name?
Basketball doesn't have a first name- basketball is the name of a sport.
What is the name of the sport the Iroquois's invented that is still played today?
Lacrosse
Is basketball presently an Olympic sport?
no basketball is not presently an Olympic sport today
Why did James Naismith call the sport basketball?
For the first game of Basketball in 1891, two half-bushel peach baskets were used as the goals, which gave the sport its name.
What country has basketball as their national sport?
Both Lithuania and Latvia (Baltic states) have basketball as the national sport. However, Latvia has two national sports: basketball in the summer, ice hockey in winter.
What was basketball's first name?
Basketball doesn't have a first name- basketball is the name of a sport.
What is Indiana's state sport not the name?
Basketball!!
What is the name of the sport where it's a team sport with five players per team?
Basketball
What was the name of the man who created the sport basketball?
James Naismith
What is a better sport Basketball or Baseball?
Basketball is a better sport
How big is the sport basketball?
Basketball is the bigest sport in the world.
Is basketball a good sport?
Basketball is the best sport ever
What is Bow Wow favorite sport?
Bow wow's favorite sport is basketball
What is Austin mahone's favorite sport?
his favorite sport is basketball.
Is ushers favorite sport basketball?
Yes basketball is his favorite sport!!
What is the name of the sport the Iroquois's invented that is still played today?
Lacrosse
Is basketball your sport?
I love basketball! :) Its a fantastic sport,everybody should be involved
