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• The cheerleaders for basketball, both professional and collegiate, are considered some of the best in their field
• Cheerleading squads use a combination of basketball cheerleading chants, tumbling and dancing to effectively motivate the crowd

• The number one thing to remember when choosing the right ball for basketball is to consider the type of court you play on most often
• There are countless basketball designs to choose from when considering the right one for your game

• The UCLA Bruins established themselves as one of the best basketball teams ever during the late 1960’s and 1970’s
• The Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls are three of best franchises in NBA history

• The gear that a basketball team wear is easily available for the average fan and consumer
• Basketball sneakers like the Air Jordan’s have become a regular sight on basketball courts around the nation

• The great moments in basketball can cover a wide range of memorable plays
• The NCAA tournament produced some of the best basketball moments of all time

• James Naismith is known to be the man who invented the game basketball
• AG Spalding is widely recognized as the person who invented the first basketball used in an official game

While most basketball fans know that James Naismith was the inventor of the game of basketball, not many know that the first game ever played was done so with a soccer ball. The history of basketball and the invention of the basketball itself can be traced back to the late nineteenth century.

At a small college in Springfield Massachusetts, physical education teacher James Naismith developed the game of basketball to help keep his students in shape during the harsh winter months. During his classes he divided the students into two teams and the first game was played with a soccer ball, two peach baskets and countless stoppages in play to remove the ball from the basket. As the game continued to evolve, Mr. Naismith approached a man by the name of AG Spalding and requested the production of a ball specifically designed for his new game.

• There are several different types of games that basketball fans can play with just a small number of people.
• To enjoy some of the best basketball games all you need is a friend, a ball and a hoop.

• High school websites are yet another way in which college coaches try to achieve the slightest edge over the competitors
• College coaches rely on high school basketball statistics to effectively recruit the top high school players

• Any basketball fan during the 1990’s was sure to witness as least one Michael Jordan game winning shot.
• Some of the best basketball events in the NBA involved Michael Jordan during his incredible run of 6 NBA championships.