The Creation/Beginning
Who created basketball?
James Naismith
Where was the first-ever competitive basketball game played?
New Jersey
Who was the first college game played between?
The University of Iowa and the University of Chicago
What are the 2 conferences in the NBA?
The Eastern and Western
Where is the All-Star Game being played this year?
Chicago
What ball did they use as the basketball in the first game?
A soccerball
Who played in the first-ever competitive basketball game?
Trenton YMCA and Brookland YMCA
how many players were on each team?
5 players
How many teams play in the playoffs for a conference?
8
Who coaches the All-Star Game?
The two coaches with the best record
What did they use as a hoop in the first basketball game?
Peachbasket
Who won in the first-ever game and by how much?
Trenton YMCA by 14
What are the college basketball playoffs called?
March Madness
How many games do each team play?
82
Who votes on the players of the All-Star Game?
The fans, coaches, and the Commisioner
How many players were on the floor at a time for each team?
9 each
What was the first pro basketball league called?
NBL
What was the final score of the game?
15-12
How many All-Star Games have been played?
67
How many All-Star Games have been played?
67
What was the score of the first basketball game?
1-0
How many seasons did the NBL last?
5
When was the first-ever college basketball game played?
1/18/1896
How much money does the winning team of the All-Star Game get?
$100,000
How much money does the winning team of the All-Star Game get?
$100,000