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No. Women's Basketball began in 1892 at Smith College when Senda Berenson, a physical education teacher at Smith, modified James Naismith's rules for women. Naismith invented basketball in late 1891. In 1895, the game of Netball was invented by Clara Gregory Baer. Netball was derived from basketball and designed to be a non contact sport. Women were very instrumental in helping to develop and popularize the game of basketball.
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What was the first womens basketball team called?
The first women's basketball team was located at Smith College, an all women's school in 1892. After this point, basketball gained popularity at other schools.
What was the name of the college when Duke played their first basketball game?
What was the name of the college when Duke played their first basketball game? Trinity University
When was the first girls basketball game?
1986
When did womens basketball go from 6 players to 5?
1971
When was the first game of Basketball?
It was played in 2000 b.c.
