3B Basketball History

Basketball History

Multiple Choice

Basketball was first introduced at what college?

• Duke University

• Albany State University

• Springfield College

• Kentucky University

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Where is Springfield College Located?

• Atlanta Georgia

• Los Angeles California

• Springfield Massachusetts

• Miami Florida

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Who invented the game of Basketball?

• Jerry West

• Michael Jordan

• James Naismith

• Coach Warren

Multiple Choice

Basketball was created by using rules and ideas from other sports

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What was used as basketball goals when the game was first created?

• Cardboard Box

• Peach Basket

• Square Crate

• Laundry Basket

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Initially the game was divided into two ________ min half's

• 10

• 15

• 20

• 30

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Who actually named the game of basketball?

• James Naismith

• Students

• Jerry West

• Coach Warren

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In what year did basketball begin to be implemented in high school?

• 1895

• 1996

• 2020

• 2001

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In what year was the first college basketball team formed?

• 1898

• 1998

• 2008

• 2018

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What was the #1 rule is basketball when it was first developed?

• The ball may be thrown in any direction with one or both hands

• The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands (never with the fist)

• A player cannot run with the ball

• The ball must be held in or between the hands ; the arms or the body must not be used for holding

Multiple Choice

What was the #2 rule is basketball when it was first developed?

• The ball may be thrown in any direction with one or both hands

• The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands (never with the fist)

• A player cannot run with the ball

• The ball must be held in or between the hands ; the arms or the body must not be used for holding

Multiple Choice

What was the #3 rule is basketball when it was first developed?

• The ball may be thrown in any direction with one or both hands

• The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands (never with the fist)

• A player cannot run with the ball

• The ball must be held in or between the hands ; the arms or the body must not be used for holding

Multiple Choice

When basketball first started games were played with what kind of ball?

• Volleyball

• Playground ball

• Basketball

• Pickleball

Multiple Choice

What was formed to help prevent injuries and bring organization to college sports

• NCAA

• NAACP

• NAIA

• HBCU

Multiple Choice

When was the first NCAA Basketball Championship?

• 2020

• 1939

• 1999

• 2021

Multiple Choice

Who was the First Black NBA Player ? What year did he enter the league?

• Earl Lloyd, 1950

• Coach Warren, 2000

• Lebron James, 2001

• Malik Tullis, 2021