History of Basketball

Basketball is a sport played by two teams of five players on a rectangular court. The objective is to shoot a ball through a hoop 18 inches (46 cm) in diameter and 10 feet (3.048m) high mounted to a backboard at each end. Basketball is one of the world's most popular and widely viewed sports. 

James Naismith

1. James Naismith 

2. In Springfield, Massachusetts

3. 1889

4. Inside a gymnasium 

5. It was invented because James Naismith wanted to create a indoor game.

6. To pass, dribble, and shoot the ball. 

7. They had to play with soccer balls.

8. To make the soccer ball into the peach.

9. There are more rules added, different uniforms, and they actually have more named shots.