Who invented basketball?
James Naismith
In what year was the first basketball game played?
1891
Where was James Naismith teaching when he invented basketball?
At a college in Springfield, Massachusetts
Who was the director of the department where Naismith worked?
Luther Gulick
What problem did Naismith's new game solve?
It provided an indoor game for students during the winter.
What did Naismith decide the game should focus on?
Skill at handling and throwing the ball
What were used as goals in the first basketball game?
Peach baskets
Who suggested the name "basketball"?
Frank Mahan
How many players were on each side in the original game?
Nine players
What year did basketball become an Olympic event?
1936
How many parts were there in the original basketball game?
Two periods
How long was each part of the original game?
15 minutes
How many teams were in the first national basketball league?
Six teams
When did wheelchair basketball begin?
1947
Which team has the best record in basketball history according to the text?
The Edmonton Grads
Why did Naismith rarely play basketball?
He said, "I just never got around to it."
