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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@tunasweasel new B.Manley vid, sure to impress any basketball fan. - http://bit.ly/1DOh6b
LeftLane6_CEO (LeftLane6_CEO) Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:42:15 -0000
@tunasweasel new B.Manley vid, sure to impress any basketball fan. - http://bit.ly/1DOh6b
Men's Basketball Gives Sneak Preview http://bit.ly/X2NwA http://bit.ly/hVsWc
FordhamRams (Fordham Athletics) Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:42:14 -0000
Men's Basketball Gives Sneak Preview http://bit.ly/X2NwA http://bit.ly/hVsWc
Intense 9 mile bike ride of doom, followed by 5 games of basketball...blouses win.
DaneDC (Dane Christensen) Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:41:55 -0000
Intense 9 mile bike ride of doom, followed by 5 games of basketball...blouses win.
Check out our basketball practice tomorrow, Sunday 5pm, outdoor ARC courts! http://bit.ly/3ugOPB
IrvineCAUCI (Chinese Association) Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:41:46 -0000
Check out our basketball practice tomorrow, Sunday 5pm, outdoor ARC courts! http://bit.ly/3ugOPB
@TeeVeli Congrats :P .. Damn,the Wizards already have as many wins as the Skins and Basketball season just started lol
BroncoBJ (BJ Henry) Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:41:40 -0000
@TeeVeli Congrats :P .. Damn,the Wizards already have as many wins as the Skins and Basketball season just started lol
new york has good hockey, football, and baseball... Y we gotta wack basketball team... Sumtin gotta give
MrBishop23 (chris bishop) Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:41:35 -0000
new york has good hockey, football, and baseball... Y we gotta wack basketball team... Sumtin gotta give

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