Basketball

This is a site all about basketball

Basketball is one of the most popular games around the world, played by both men and women of all ages. Courts are rectangular and have a rim located 10 feet above the ground on each end. When basketball was first invented by Dr. James Naismith, it was played with a soccer ball, but today's balls are orange and brown with an outer cover of leather. They also have indented surfaces for grip and control. Since the game was invented, many changes have been made as the game grew in popularity around the world. In this website, you will learn about the history of basketball and how it has changed, the rules, Olympic basketball, and teams at different levels - college and professional. You will also learn many interesting facts about players today and the game itself.