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Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five players each, opposing one another on a rectangular court, compete with the primary objective of shooting a basketball (approximately 9.4 inches (24 cm) in diameter) through the defender's hoop (a basket 18 inches (46 … See more
Early history
A game similar to basketball is mentioned in a 1591 book published in Frankfurt am Main that reports on the lifestyles and customs of coastal North American residents, … See morePositions
Although the rules do not specify any positions whatsoever, they have evolved as part of basketball. During the early years of … See moreVariations of basketball are activities based on the game of basketball, using common basketball skills and equipment (primarily the ball … See more
Measurements and time limits discussed in this section often vary among tournaments and organizations; international and NBA rules are used in this section.
The object of the game is to outscore one's opponents by … See moreAt the professional level, most male players are above 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) and most women above 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 m). Guards, … See more
Basketball as a social and communal sport features environments, rules and demographics different from those seen in professional and televised basketball.
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WebThe National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league in North America composed of 30 teams (29 in the United States and 1 in Canada). It is one of the major professional sports leagues in the …