Basketball Flashcards
Who created basketball?
James Naismith
What year was basketball invented?
1891
Where was basketball created?
Springfield, Massachusetts
What type of ball was first used to play basketball?
soccer ball
What were used as the goals?
peach baskets
How many original rules did Naismith outline?
13
How many people did Naismith assemble on each team?
9
In Naismith’s original what was not allowed?
dribbling
What are the dimensions of a high school court?
84 feet long and 50 feet wide
What are the dimensions of a professional basketball court?
94 feet long and 50 feet wide
How far away is the 3 point line from the basket in high school?
19 ft 9 in
How far away is the 3 point line from the basket in college?
20 ft 9 in
How far away is the 3 point line from the basket in international play?
21 ft 6 in
How far away is the 3 point line from the basket in the NBA?
23 ft 9 in
What are the dimensions of the backboard?
4 by 6 ft
What is the diameter of the basket?
18 inches
How many people are on a team?
5
What are the positions on each team
2 guards, 2 forwards, and 1 center
How long does a high school game last?
32 minutes
How long does a college game last
40 minutes
How long does a professional game last?
48 minutes
What is the length of an overtime period in high school?
4 minutes
How many time outs are allowed?
Three 60-second time-outs and two 30-second time-outs
How many times has UCLA won the NCAA championship?
11
Who coached UCLA?
John Wooden
Who won the 2014 title?
University of Connecticut
How many titles has Tennessee won?
8
Who coached Tennessee in the women’s tournament?
Pat Summit
Who recently won its 9th championship in the women’s tournament?
University of Connecticut
Who coached the University of Connecticut?
Geno Auriemma
What is an individual foul involving personal contact which impedes the progress of an opponent with or without the ball?
Blocking
A player with the ball moves into an opponent whose position is legal or whose path is already established
Charging
The player hits the arm of hand of the person holding the ball
Hacking
The player holds the person with or without the ball
Holding
How far is the free throw lane from the basket?
15 feet
How wide is the free throw lane?
12 feet
A team shoots a one-and-one when the opposing team has been called for how many team fouls?
7
A double bonus is awarded after how many team fouls in a half?
10
moving illegally without the ball resulting in moving one’s pivot foot.
Traveling
a player without the ball remains in the free-throw lane more than 3 seconds while their team is in possession of the ball.
Three-Second Lane Violation
Double Dribble
occurs when a player continues dribbling after grasping the ball with both hands
Who won the NBA finals in 2013?
Miami Heat
Who won the WNBA finals in 2013?
Minnesota Lynx
