Basketball is a sport in which two teams of five players each try to score points on one other by throwing a ball through a hoop (the basket) under organized rules.

Since its invention in 1891, it has developed to become a truly international sport. Organized league play originated in the YMCA and early leagues were formed in colleges. Basketball eventually became a professional sport and is one of the few women's sports which developed in tandem with men's. Even though it was originally an American sport, it quickly spread internationally and outstanding players and teams are found today all over the world.

Points are scored for passing the ball through the basket from above; the team with more points at the end of the game wins. The ball can be advanced on the court by bouncing it (dribbling) or passing it between teammates. Disruptive physical contact (foul) is not permitted and there are restrictions on how the ball can be handled (violations).

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#imjustsaying you know u live in the hood if there's a basketball rim in the middle of the street #imjustsaying
unclewoody987 (Woody Woods) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:31:36 -0000
#imjustsaying you know u live in the hood if there's a basketball rim in the middle of the street #imjustsaying
RT @995jamz The RRHS Basketball Game for Tonight has been Canceled. Stay Tuned to 99.5FM & 995jamz.com for the latest!
radiobabyj (Baby J) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:31:30 -0000
RT @995jamz The RRHS Basketball Game for Tonight has been Canceled. Stay Tuned to 99.5FM & 995jamz.com for the latest!
Wat basketball game should I go to tonite yall if yo high school garbage dnt even ask....!!! "Yung Goaty"
yunggoaty (Yung Goaty) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:31:25 -0000
Wat basketball game should I go to tonite yall if yo high school garbage dnt even ask....!!! "Yung Goaty"
UK women's basketball sets record with 5,014 season tickets sold. Cats (9-0) host Louisville on Sunday.
wildcats (Brett Dawson) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:30:30 -0000
UK women's basketball sets record with 5,014 season tickets sold. Cats (9-0) host Louisville on Sunday.
Congrats to the 2010 NJCAA Basketball Hall of Fame Class: http://www.njcaa.org/newsArticle.cfm?articleId=9972
jwonders (Jacob Wonders) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:30:22 -0000
Congrats to the 2010 NJCAA Basketball Hall of Fame Class: http://www.njcaa.org/newsArticle.cfm?articleId=9972
Today's EMS Wrestling match has been canceled. Boy's Basketball will be AWAY at Madison and girls basketball will be home.
EMSPrincipal (Mr Nittel) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:30:11 -0000
Today's EMS Wrestling match has been canceled. Boy's Basketball will be AWAY at Madison and girls basketball will be home.

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