Basketball and March Madness

When was Basketball invented?

• 1981

• 1891

• 2024

• 1781

Who was the sports teacher that invented Basketball?

• Collin Maberry

• Mr. Valencia

• James Naismith

• Mrs. Maberry

Why was Basketball invented?

• To give kids something to play.

• To use up the peach baskets.

• To begin a new game.

• To get students moving during the cold months.

What were the 3 main concepts of Basketball?

• Play, have fun, and score.

• Work as a team, pass the ball, exercise.

• Stretch, play, make a team.

• Play with a soft ball, no tackling, stretch and exercise.

When was the NBA formed?

• 1946

• 1621

• 1846

• 1964

How many players are on each team?

• 7

• 8

• 10

• 5

What is Basketball focused on?

• Strength and Speed

• Teamwork and Skill

• Skill not Strength

• How many points a person can score.

What 3 things do players need to know how to do very well.

• Run, shoot, score.

• Teamwork, scoring, and cheering

• Dribbling,shooting, defending

• Defending, shooting, scoring.

What is March Madness?

• Once of the biggest college Basketball Tournaments of the year.

• People watching TV for the month of March.

• The Leprechaun that has come to visit you.

• Work that college kids do in March.

How many teams start in the tournament?

• 4

• 16

• 32

• 68