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Invention of Basketball
In 1981 basketball was first invented by Dr. James Naismith in Springfield Massachusetts and the first games were played there. -
First Woman's Basketball Game
The first women's basketball game was played at Smith College between the freshmen and sophomores. All doors were locked and no men were allowed to watch. -
First Professional Contest
The Brooklyn YMCA and the Trenton Basketball Team played at the Masonic Temple in downtown Trenton in a game that is believed to be the first professional contest in which the players were paid to play. -
The Intercollegiate Athletic Assocation of the United States (IAAUS) was founded
The Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States (IAAUS) was founded, and in 1910 it changed its name to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The IAAUS was founded at the urging of President Theodore Roosevelt in reaction to his concern over the growing amount of serious injuries and deaths occurring in collegiate football. -
The AAU sponsored the 1st National Women's Basketball Championship
The AAU sponsored the 1st National Women's Basketball Championship,using men's rules. 5,000 fans attended the event that was won by the Pasadena Athletic & Country Club. -
Basketball Became an official olympic sport
Basketball Became an official olympic sport -
Oregon defeated Ohio State, 46-33, in Evanston, Illinois in the first NCAA championship game.
Oregon defeated Ohio State, 46-33, in Evanston, Illinois in the first NCAA championship game. -
The Basketball Association of America was formed.
The Basketball Association of America was formed. Charter members of the new league were Boston, Toronto, Providence, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, and St. Louis. Name was later changed to the National Basketball Association (NBA). -
The Basketball Association of America (BAA)
The Basketball Association of America (BAA) begins play as the New York Knickerbockers take on the Toronto Huskies in Toronto. -
Duquesne University's Chuck Cooper became the 1st African American player selected in the NBA draft. He was chosen by the Boston Celtics in the second round.
Duquesne University's Chuck Cooper became the 1st African American player selected in the NBA draft. He was chosen by the Boston Celtics in the second round. -
The East defeated the west in the first NBA All-Star Game
The East defeated the west in the first NBA All-Star Game
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Wilt Chamberlin is the first person to ever score 100 points.
Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in the Philadelphia Warrior's 169-147 victory over the New York Knicks.
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The American Basketball Association (ABA) was formed
The American Basketball Association (ABA) was formed and Hall of Famer George Mikan Was named the President -
Moses Malone signs with the Utah Stars of the ABA to be the first professional basketball player right from high school.
Moses Malone signs with the Utah Stars of the ABA to be the first professional basketball player right from high school. -
Western Carolina's Ronnie Carr drilled a three-point field goal, the first in the history of college basketball.
Western Carolina's Ronnie Carr drilled a three-point field goal, the first in the history of college basketball. -
In the first NBA Lottery, the New York Knicks won and selected Patrick Ewing of Georgetown University.
In the first NBA Lottery, the New York Knicks won and selected Patrick Ewing of Georgetown University. -
The International Basketball Federation voted to allow NBA professionals to participate in the Olympics
The International Basketball Federation voted to allow NBA professionals to participate in the Olympics