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Around the time Basketball was invented. It hit high school before turning into the NBA.

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Dr. James Naismith developed the game of basketball in 1891 in Springfield,Mass. It was first played with two peach baskets and a soccer ball.

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Basketball was invented in 1891, by James Naismith.

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It was invented in the 1890s

And it became pro in the 1950s I think.

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January 20 1892 was the first game of basketball, the way it is plated today. This game was held in Springfield Massachusetts.

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Get your grammar right! It's When WAS the first basketball game organized!!

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In 1904 in St Louis

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1891 by James Naismith

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