History of Basketball

Question 1

In which State was basketball invented?

Accepted Answer

Massachusetts

Question 2

What is the triple crown of Basketball?

Accepted Answer

Leading the league in points, assists and rebounds

Question 3

What were the first Basketball goals made of?

Accepted Answer

Peach Baskets

Question 4

Why was Basketball created?

Accepted Answer

To stay in shape during the winter months

Question 5

What year was basketball invented?

Accepted Answer

1891

Question 6

Where was the creator of basketball born?

Accepted Answer

Canada

Question 7

When was the 3 point shot first introduced to the game of basketball?

Accepted Answer

1981

Question 8

Who was the only player to ever average 50 points a game?

Accepted Answer

Wilt Chamberlin

Question 9

In what year did Basketball become a part of the Olympic Games?

Accepted Answer

1936

Question 10

What was the original height of the Basketball Goal?

Accepted Answer

10 feet

Question 11

Who was the inventor of Basketball?

Accepted Answer

James Naismith

Question 12

The creator of Basketball worked for which commercial gym that is still very popular today?

Accepted Answer

YMCA

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