Basketball History
Who invented basketball?
James Naismith
How many rules were in the original rule book?
13
What skill is used to move the basketball while bouncing it on the floor?
Dribbling
Which basketball legend was nicknamed "Air Jordan"?
Michael Jordan
How many points is a free throw worth?
1 point
In what year was basketball invented?
1891
True or False: Dribbling was added after the original game was created
True
Which position is often considered the team's primary ball handler and floor leader?
Point Guard
Which NBA team plays its home games in San Antonio, Texas
Spurs
How high is a regulation basketball hoop?
10 ft
What was the original equipment used as basketball goals?
Peach baskets
How does the game begin to decide who gets ball first?
Jump ball
What is the name of a shot taken close to the basket, usually while moving toward it?
Layup
Who was nicknamed "King James"?
Lebron James
What is the name of the area directly underneath the basket, often called the paint?
The key or lane
What organization was originally responsible for creating the first official basketball rules?
YMCA
What is it called when you take more than 2 steps with the ball without driblling?
Traveling
What is the term for using your body to legally keep a defender away from the basket while going for a rebound?
Box out
Which NBA player is famous for scoring 100 points in a single game?
Wilt Chamberlain
What is the name of the violation that occurs when an offensive team fails to attempt a shot before the shot clock expires?
Shot clock violation
What day was the first basketball game played?
December 21,1891
What are the 2 ways you can get a double dribble violation
dribble ball with 2 hands AND dribbling, stopping, and dribbling again.
What is the difference between man-to-man defense and zone defense?
Guarding a person vs guarding an area on the court
Which NBA legend was known as the "Black Mamba"?
Kobe Bryant
What does a triple-double mean?
Reaching double digits in three statistical categories