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During the late 1800s, there were no uniforms for basketball
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9 players are on each team
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The inventor named Dr. James Naismith came up with the game in December 1891.
The inventor named Dr. James Naismith came up with the game in December 1891. -
The invention of Basketball
In 1891, the invention of basketball was created in Springfield, Massachusetts. -
1st Basketball Hoops
Until 1892, peach baskets were used for baskets. -
Free throws were invented.
Free throws were first introduced in 1894. -
Wire mesh backboards were introduced in 1895 to prevent spectators in the balconies from interfering with play.
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Popularizing Basketball
In the early 1900s, the sport basket basketball popularized through the YMCA -
They redesign the soccer balls making them bounce higher.
In 1929, they redesign the soccer balls making them bounce higher. -
The profressional basketball league NBA was founded in New York City.
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The NBA stands for National Basketball Association and was originally called Basketball Association of America before merging together with its rival the National Basketball League before August 3, 1949.
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The NBA instituted a 24-second shot clock.
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a no dunking rule was enacted in college basketball in order to prevent basket damage and injuries.
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Another professional basketball league that is for women called the WNBA.
