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  1. Basketball - Wikipedia

    • Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five players each, opposing one another on a rectangular court, compete with the primary objective of shooting a basketball (approximately 9.4 inches (24 cm) in diameter) through the defender's hoop (a basket 18 inches (46 cm) in diameter mounted 10 feet (3.048 m) high to a backboard at each end o… See more

    Highest governing bodyFIBA
    First playedDecember 21, 1891. Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
    ContactLimited
    Team members5 per side
    History

    A game similar to basketball is mentioned in a 1591 book published in Frankfurt am Main that reports on the lifestyles and customs of coastal North American residents, Wahrhafftige Abconterfaytung der Wilden … See more

    Rules and regulations

    Measurements and time limits discussed in this section often vary among tournaments and organizations; international and NBA rules are used in this section.
    The object of the game is to outscore one's opponents … See more

     
  1. History of basketball - Wikipedia

  2. Basketball | Definition, History, Rules, Court, Players, & Facts ...

  3. Basket-ball — Wikipédia

    Le basket-ball ou basketball [3], fréquemment désigné par son abréviation basket, est un sport collectif de balle opposant deux équipes de cinq joueurs …

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    • Rules of basketball - Wikipedia

      Learn about the history, variations and regulations of basketball, the sport invented by James Naismith in 1892. Find out how the rules of basketball differ across leagues and countries, and what are the key terms and concepts of the …

    • Basketball - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    • History of basketball | Events, Dates, People, & Facts

      Learn about the origin, development, and global spread of basketball, the only major sport invented in the United States. Explore the rules, equipment, and notable events and people in the history of basketball.

    • Here's the history of basketball—from peach baskets in …

      Mar 27, 2021 · Learn how James Naismith invented basketball in 1891 to keep his students active in Springfield, Massachusetts. Discover how the game evolved from a rough and simple sport to a multi-billion-dollar business with millions of …

    • National Basketball Association - Wikipedia

      Learn about the history, structure, and achievements of the NBA, the premier professional basketball league in North America. Find out how the NBA evolved from the BAA and the NBL, and how it became a global sport with 30 teams …

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