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Chronologically, Herman Sayger was the inventor. Depending on your perspective, the three-point line was developed/introduced several times in the course of Basketball's history. The list of possible "inventors" are included below:
# Herman Sayger (1933)
# Howard Hobson (1945)
# Al Grenert (1950s)
# American Basketball League (1961)
# Eddie Rios Mellado (1962)
# ABA (1968)
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BlakeOn October 12th, 1979, Chris Ford made the first 3-pointer against the Houston Rockets at the Boston Garden
Ronnie Carr of Western Carolina made College Basketball's first 3-point shot in 1980. Chris Ford of the Boston Celtics made the NBA's first 3-point shot in 1979.
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What is the three different point values for making a basket in basketball?
1 pointer-free throw 2 pointer-shot made within the 3 point line 3 pointer-shot made behind the 3 point line
How far is a 3 point shot grade school?
50 feet
How many points do you get for scoring a regular basket in basketball?
A regular basket is worth 2 points in basketball. In basketball, a foul shot taken from the foul line is worth 1 point. A field goal, shot in normal play is worth 2 points. A shot taken outside the 3-point line will earn the successful attempt three points.
When did the NBA adopt the of 3-point line?
in 1979-80 season, the NBA adopted the three-point shot.
Which team has the longest 3 point shot streak in NCAA basketball history and what team did he play for?
Princeton, UNLV and Vanderbilt are the only teams to make at least one 3 pointer in every game since the 3 point shot came into existence in '87.
