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James Naismith invented basketball.
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History of Basketball
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The first basketball game was played.
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A basketball was used to play a game.
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A 15 foot free throw line was used to play a game.
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Baskets were worth 2 points.
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The number of players per team was set at 5.
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Juggling and double dribbling the ball were outlawed.
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Out of bounds lines were ruled straight.
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A set timed overtime period was introduced.
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Glass backboards were put on the baskets.
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Dribbling the ball was allowed.
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Open bottom nets were introduced.
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The team that touched the ball last before it went out of bounds loses possession.
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Basketball became an olympic sport.
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The team that allowed the basket gained possession after the basket was scored.
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Basketballs without laces were used.
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Coaches where allowed to coach during the game.
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A 24 second shot clock was introduced.
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The NCAA tournament became very popular.
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American professional basketball players were allowed to play in the Olympics.