Basketball: History, Rules, and Global Impact
Explore the history of basketball, from its invention in 1891 to its modern status as a global sport with 2.4 billion fans and key gameplay rules.
BASKETBALL
The Sport of Speed, Skill & Passion
2-Minute Presentation
WHAT IS BASKETBALL?
Invented by Dr. James Naismith in 1891 in Massachusetts, USA
Originally played with a soccer ball and two peach baskets
Now played in over 200 countries worldwide
One of the most-watched sports globally with 2.4B+ fans
RULES & GAMEPLAY
WHY BASKETBALL?
THE GAME THAT UNITES THE WORLD
"Basketball is more than a sport — it's a language everyone speaks."
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