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Who invented Basketball?

Dr. James Naismith

What was the purpose of basketball during the winter season?

to create less injury prone sports for indoor

In what year was basketball invented?

1891

where was basketball invented?

Springfield, Massachusetts-USA

In the early day what was used to play basketball?

A soccer ball and a peach basket

What does NBA stand for?

National Basketball Association

Who many players are allowed on the court?

What the role of the PG?

Controls the pace, set up plays

Whats the role of the shooting Guard?

Long range shooting, plays strong defence,

Whats the role of a Small forward?

Versatile player that can shoot, defend, drive to the basket

What the role of a power forward?

Plays close to the basket, rebounding, and scoring in the paint( near the basket)

Whats the role of the center?

Tallest player, block shots, rebound and score close to the hoop

The game begins with a ______at the center court

tip off or jump ball

What is the lenghts and widht of an NBA court?

L=94feet by W=50 feet

The basketball hoop is ___ feet high from the floor to the rim

10 feet

How many quarters are in an NBA game?

4 quarters of 12 mins