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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
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Students at the School for Christian Workers play the first public game of basketball. http://www.ultimate-youth-basketball-guide.com
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Smith College becomes the first women's school to play basketball. http://www.ultimate-youth-basketball-guide.com
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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
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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
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Seventeen teams form the NBA, naming Maurice Podoloff as the President. http://www.ultimate-youth-basketball-guide.com
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The NBA introduces the 24-second shot clock, therefore making the game speed up. http://www.ultimate-youth-basketball-guide.com
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The NBA adopts the three point line. http://www.ultimate-youth-basketball-guide.com
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The NBA draft goes from 10 rounds to 7. http://www.ultimate-youth-basketball-guide.com
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The NBA starts the Women's National Basketball Association. http://www.ultimate-youth-basketball-guide.com
