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1st public game of basketball was played....
Students and workers at the School for Christian Workers play the first public game of basket ball. -
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The History of Basketball
The History of Basketball Time Line is LOADED with incredible facts and events that have occurred since the invention of the game back in 1891. -
The Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation of the United States (IAAUS) was founded, and in 1910 it changed its name to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
The Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation of the United States (IAAUS) was founded, and in 1910 it changed its name to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The IAAUS was founded at the urging of President Theodore Roosevelt in reaction to his concern over the growing amount of serious injuries and deaths occurring in collegiate football. -
The 1st AAU Womens Basketball Championship
The AAU sponsored the 1st National Women's Basketball Championship, using men's rules. 5,000 fans attended the event that was won by the Pasadena Athletic & Country Club. -
The first televised basketball games were played...
The first televised basketball games were played between Pittsburgh and Fordham (57-37) and New York University and Georgetown (50-27) at Madison Square Garden. -
The Basketball Association of America (BAA) is founded...
The Basketball Association of America (BAA) is founded. Maurice Podoloff is named the league president. -
Six teams from the NBL join the BAA.
Six teams from the NBL join the BAA. the resulting 17 teams form the National Basketball Association (NBA). and name Maurice Podloff as President -
The NBA introduces the 24-second clock.
The NBA introduces the 24-second clock. As a result the pace of the game quickens. -
North Carolina wins the NCAA championship with a perfect record of 32-0.
North Carolina wins the NCAA championship with a perfect record of 32-0. -
Boston Celtics win the first of their 8 consecutive titles.
Boston Celtics win the first of their 8 consecutive titles. -
Wilt Chamberlin scores a NBA record 100 Points in a game vs. New York.
Wilt Chamberlin scores a NBA record 100 Points in a game vs. New York. -
The American Basketball Association was formed
The American Basketball Association (ABA) was formed and Hall of Famer, George Mikan, was named President. -
Michael Jordan won the Slam Dunk Contest during the NBA All-Star game
Michael Jordan won the Slam Dunk Contest during the NBA All-Star game at Chicago Stadium with a perfect score of 50 on his final dunk. -
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame was opened...
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame opened in Springfield, Massachusetts. -
The basketball was invented...
James Naismeth invented the basketball at Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts. -
The 1st women's basketball game was played...
The first women's basketball game was played at Smith College between the freshmen and sophomores. All doors were locked and no men were allowed to watch. -
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar becomes the NBA's All-time leader in points scored against the Utah Jazz in Las Vegas Nevada.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar becomes the NBA's All-time leader in points scored against the Utah Jazz in Las Vegas Nevada. -
The 1st NBA Lottery occured...
In the first NBA Lottery, the New York Knicks won and selected Patrick Ewing of Georgetown University. -
The First McDonalds Championship is played in Milwaukee involving the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks, the Soviet National team, the Italian national team.
The First McDonalds Championship is played in Milwaukee involving the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks, the Soviet National team, the Italian national team. this is the first tournament between the NBA and FIBA. -
NBA Pro's were finally allowed to participate in the Olympics.
The International Basketball Federation voted to allow NBA professionals to participate in the Olympics (1992 Barcelona Games). -
the Houston Rockets Draft Yao Ming to be the first #1 overall pick to never play College ball in the US.
the Houston Rockets Draft Yao Ming to be the first #1 overall pick to never play College ball in the US.
