Basketball Timeline

By Jay_theKid
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    During the late 1800s, there were no uniforms for basketball

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    9 players are on each team

  • The inventor named Dr. James Naismith came up with the game in December 1891.

    The inventor named Dr. James Naismith came up with the game in December 1891.

    The inventor named Dr. James Naismith came up with the game in December 1891.
  • The invention of Basketball

    The invention of Basketball

    In 1891, the invention of basketball was created in Springfield, Massachusetts.
  • 1st Basketball Hoops

    1st Basketball Hoops

    Until 1892, peach baskets were used for baskets.
  • Free throws were invented.

    Free throws were invented.

    Free throws were first introduced in 1894.
  • Wire mesh backboards were introduced in 1895 to prevent spectators in the balconies from interfering with play.

    Wire mesh backboards were introduced in 1895 to prevent spectators in the balconies from interfering with play.

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    Popularizing Basketball

    In the early 1900s, the sport basket basketball popularized through the YMCA
  • They redesign the soccer balls making them bounce higher.

    They redesign the soccer balls making them bounce higher.

    In 1929, they redesign the soccer balls making them bounce higher.
  • The profressional basketball league NBA was founded in New York City.

    The profressional basketball league NBA was founded in New York City.

  • The NBA stands for National Basketball Association and was originally called Basketball Association of America before merging together with its rival the National Basketball League before August 3, 1949.

    The NBA stands for National Basketball Association and was originally called Basketball Association of America before merging together with its rival the National Basketball League before August 3, 1949.

  • The NBA instituted a 24-second shot clock.

    The NBA instituted a 24-second shot clock.

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    a no dunking rule was enacted in college basketball in order to prevent basket damage and injuries.

  • Another professional basketball league that is for women called the WNBA.

    Another professional basketball league that is for women called the WNBA.