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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@DJ_JOEY_DPE i cant even get my nephew to play football or basketball anymore that fools strait hooked on that game ...smh lol..
RAW_C_BEATZ (ROSS CAGGIANO) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:28:15 -0000
@DJ_JOEY_DPE i cant even get my nephew to play football or basketball anymore that fools strait hooked on that game ...smh lol..
@toysouldier basketball. Booo
mathieutan (Mathieu Tan) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:27:47 -0000
@toysouldier basketball. Booo
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neenz (L.P. NEENZ FALEAFINE) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:27:46 -0000
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RT @CeoSwad3: i know a girl that can suck a basketball through a straw
Trishaa812bby (trisha greenfield) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:27:41 -0000
RT @CeoSwad3: i know a girl that can suck a basketball through a straw
Boys Basketball: St. Anthony defeats St. John Vianney 63-26 behind 14 points from Derrick Williams. http://tinyurl.com/ydfa8wb
HCVarsity (HudsonCountyVarsity) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:26:47 -0000
Boys Basketball: St. Anthony defeats St. John Vianney 63-26 behind 14 points from Derrick Williams. http://tinyurl.com/ydfa8wb
@MfMunh verymuch definitely agreed. I was a hellofalot more passionate of basketball backin our HS days. Todays teams jst dnt seem right 2me
dro_09 (Pedro Ortiz) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:26:00 -0000
@MfMunh verymuch definitely agreed. I was a hellofalot more passionate of basketball backin our HS days. Todays teams jst dnt seem right 2me

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