Who invented the basketball hook shot?

Answer 1

Frank Keaney, the University of Rhode Island's first Basketball coach. That is why the URI Rams' nickname is the "Running Rams"

Answer 2

Also historians say that Kenny Sailors invented the jump shot in the mid 30's.

Answer 3

The hook shot was invented by Harlem Globe Trotter Goose Tatum, and was used by many players like George Mikan and Kareem Abdul Jabar, whose shot was called the skyhook

Answer 4

Yao Ming