Basketball Knowledge and History

The video explores 100 years of basketball evolution, starting with the 1894 Spalding basketball and ending with the 2024 Wilson 3D printed prototype. Various basketballs from different eras are tested through challenges, including the 1970 Adidas, 1992 Spalding TF1000, 1997 Wilson WNBA, FIBA Molten, Never Flat, Wilson Evolution, SIQ, oversized, and silent dribble basketballs. The video concludes with a final challenge using the 2024 3D printed basketball, determining the Wilson Evolution as the best basketball over the last century.

Who created the first basketball and asked Spalding to manufacture it?

• James Naismith

• LeBron James

• Michael Jordan

• Larry Bird

What was unique about the 1894 basketball compared to modern basketballs?

• It resembled a rugby ball

• It was made of metal

• It was square-shaped

• It was filled with water

Which company introduced a basketball in 1970 that also made shoes?

• Adidas

• Reebok

• Nike

• Puma

What was the cost of the WNBA basketball introduced in 1997?

• $100

• $19

• $75

• $50

What is the key feature of the never-flat basketball introduced in 2006?

• It never deflates

• It changes color

• It is square-shaped

• It is made of glass

Which basketball is known as the number one purchased Wilson basketball?

• Wilson Classic

• Wilson Pro

• Wilson Elite

• Wilson Evolution

What technology does the SIQ basketball use to track performance?

• GPS

• Bluetooth

• Wi-Fi

• Infrared

How does the oversized basketball affect shooting accuracy?

• Decreases by 5%

• No effect

• Decreases by 10%

• Increases by 15%

What is the price of the 3D printed basketball released in 2024?

• $2500

• $500

• $3000

• $1000

Which basketball was deemed the best over the last 100 years?

• Wilson Evolution

• Spalding 1894

• Adidas 1970

• 3D Printed 2024