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The Beginning of the Game
Dr. James Naismith, a teacher at the School for Christian Workers in Massachusetts, invented the game of basketball. http://www.ultimate-youth-basketball-guide.com -
The First Game
Students at the School for Christian Workers play the first public game of basketball. http://www.ultimate-youth-basketball-guide.com -
Women Join
Smith College becomes the first women's school to play basketball. http://www.ultimate-youth-basketball-guide.com -
Adding Rules
The rules are changed awarding the opponent of the last player to touch the ball the throw-in. http://www.ultimate-youth-basketball-guide.com -
First Televised Games
The first televised basketball games were played by Pittsburg vs. Fordham and NYU vs. Georgetown at Madison Square Garden. http://www.ultimate-youth-basketball-guide.com -
NBA is formed
Seventeen teams form the NBA, naming Maurice Podoloff as the President. http://www.ultimate-youth-basketball-guide.com -
24-Second Clock
The NBA introduces the 24-second shot clock, therefore making the game speed up. http://www.ultimate-youth-basketball-guide.com -
Three - Point Line
The NBA adopts the three point line. http://www.ultimate-youth-basketball-guide.com -
The NBA Draft
The NBA draft goes from 10 rounds to 7. http://www.ultimate-youth-basketball-guide.com -
WNBA
The NBA starts the Women's National Basketball Association. http://www.ultimate-youth-basketball-guide.com
