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How and when did the sport of basketball get its name?
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.
How has basketball changed since its invention?
Basketball started off with just two peach baskets so I would think so
What is some information about basketball in general?
it is played with a ball.
Why was the women's national basketball associations was created?
In 1892, women's basketball was introduced at Smith College in Massachusetts. The invention of basketball is credited to James Naismith, a Canadian coach, in 1891, who wrote the first rulebook for the sport. Senda Berenson, a teacher at Smith, modified the rules for women and taught basketball classes.
What are significant events in the history of basketball?
There have been many important events in the history of basketball. Some of these include the invention of basketball by James Naismith in 1891, the first professional basketball game played in Trenton, New Jersey in 1896, and the NBA was formed in 1949.
