In the early years the number of players on a team varied according to the number in the class and the size of the playing area.
Category: BASKETBALL
EXPELLED BASKETBALL PLAYER SUED YALE
The only major sport strictly of U.S. origin, basketball was invented by James Naismith (1861–1939) on or about December 1, 1891, at the International Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) Training School (now Springfield College), Springfield, Massachusetts, where Naismith was an instructor in physical education.
STATE OF THE ART: WARRIORS, TECH’S TEAM, ARE SOARING OUT OF REACH
Basketball grew steadily but slowly in popularity and importance in the United States and internationally in the first three decades after World War II (1939–45) as a result of television exposure.
EXPELLED BASKETBALL PLAYER SUES YALE
Basketball is a dynamic sport that builds stamina from the short sprints required of running up and down the length of the court.
AFTER DEVOURING LEAGUE, WARRIORS REMAIN HUNGRY
Movements distinct to basketball, such as jumping to take a shot or to grab a rebound, require frequent muscle contractions, which can build muscular endurance. Additional weight training is recommended for basketball players in order to improve their performance on the court.
