Basketball
How many points do you receive for a free throw?
1 point
When a player moves one or both of his feet illegally this is called?
Traveling
Who created the game of basketball?
James Naismith
How many players from one team can be on the floor at one team?
5
What was used for the first basketball goal?
A peach basket
If a player is fouled while shooting a 3 point shot, how many free throws will the player shoot?
3
How many seconds does a team have to get the ball across the center line?
10 seconds
What company made the first basketball?
Spalding
How tall is the basketball goal from the floor to the rim?
10 feet
What team did Magic Johnson play for?
The Lakers
The basketball game is started with what?
Jump ball
In what college gym was the game of basketball created?
Springfield College
What year was the dunk shot made legal in college basketball?
1977
A player picking up his dribble with two hands and starting his dribble again is called what?
Double dribble
What is Michael Jordan's nickname?
Air
How many quarters are in the game of basketball?
4
The line used to shoot free throws is called?
Foul line
Basketball become a official Olympic sport in what year?
1936
How long can a offensive player stay in the key?
3 seconds
LeBron James has played for how many teams?
3
How long and wide is a basketball court?
91 feet long and 50 feet wide
When the attacking team crosses half court and then goes back into the backcourt, what violation is this is called?
Backcourt
In what city and state was the game of basketball created in?
Springfield, Mass.
True or False: Players are allowed to dribble the ball with their fist?
False
Which teams has the most NBA championships?
Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers