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Iron hoops with open-ended nets were invented
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• James Naismith invented basketball
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• The first game was played
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• Women’s basketball was introduced
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• basketballs were produced
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• Free throws were first introduced
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• The midcourt line was established in 1932 to eliminate stalling.
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• In 1936 the three second area was created
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• 2016 Basketball is the most popular sport in the world
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