Below are just a few facts about basketball. If you know anymore and think others might be interested in them. Tell me all about it by clicking the link below. Thanks!

Sports facts

Basketball was invented to keep students occupied between sporting seasons

James Naismith the inventor of basketball in 1891 devised the game as a way to occupy students between the American football and baseball seasons.

Chances of getting a sports scholarship in the US?

The chances of getting a full scholarship for sports in any American college is just 1%. The sports are really just restricted to American football, tennis, basketball, volleyball, gymnastics and track and field.

Basketball Juan on Juan

What do you call two Mexicans playing basketball? Juan on Juan. A bit like the two Spanish fireman Jose and Hose B.

Do basketballs live long?

According to manufacturer Spalding, the average lifespan of an NBA basketball is 10,000 bounces.

© 2021 Tav Chlordane