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Basketball Rims
The basketball rim was invented in 1906 and made or iron with an 18 inch diameter. -
Nets
The first net was made of steel mesh. The net helped the referees know when the ball went through the hoop during the shot. -
Basketball Flooring
The basketball flooring was invented in 1924 with the maximum size of 90 by 50 feet. Hardwood flooring is mainly the choice of flooring used gyms. -
Scoreboards
In 1933 Ed Foster invented scoreboards that kept the score and the time. It used light bulbs to light up the board. Dakronics in 1970 upgraded the scoreboard. -
3 Point Shot
It was during aan experimental game between Columbia and Fordham University. That the 3 point shot was first introduced. -
Instant Replay
CBS Sports Director Tony Verma invented instant replay system to enable a standard videotape machine. -
Breakaway Goals
Paul D. Estlund and Kenneth F. Estlund invented the breakaway goal for a PE class. It took them 17 years to get the patent on it. In 1992 it was reconize by the Basketball Hall of Fame. -
Webcasting Basketball Games on the Internet
Mark Cuban used a single server and ISDN line to show the University of Indiana Hoosiers basketball game on the internet. His company was called Audionet which later became Broadcast.net. -
Basketball Ball Changes
The official basketball was changed from a leather ball to a synthetic surface and modified rib pattern. The new ball had so many compliants and lawsuits that it only was used for one year. -
Extended 3 point shot
In 2008, the 3 point shot was extended. It was moved back 1 foot.
