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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 … See more
Creation
In December 1891, James Naismith, a Canadian professor of physical education and instructor at the International Young Men's Christian Association Training School (now See morePositions
Although the rules do not specify any positions whatsoever, they have evolved as part of basketball. During the early years of … See moreAt the professional level, most male players are above 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) and most women above 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 m). Guards, … See more
Basketball as a social and communal sport features environments, rules and demographics different from those seen in professional and televised basketball.
Recreational … See moreMeasurements and time limits discussed in this section often vary among tournaments and organizations; international and NBA rules are used in this section. See more
Variations of basketball are activities based on the game of basketball, using common basketball skills and equipment (primarily the ball … See more
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