Early history
A game similar to basketball is mentioned in a 1591 book published in Frankfurt am Main that … Meer weergeven

Positions
Although the rules do not specify any positions whatsoever, they have evolved as part of … Meer weergeven

Variations of basketball are activities based on the game of basketball, using common basketball skills and equipment (primarily the ball and basket). Some variations … Meer weergeven

Fantasy basketball was popularized during the 1990s by ESPN Fantasy Sports, NBA.com, and Yahoo! Fantasy Sports. On the model of fantasy baseball and football, players … Meer weergeven

Measurements and time limits discussed in this section often vary among tournaments and organizations; international and NBA rules are used in this section.
The object of the game is to outscore one's … Meer weergeven

At the professional level, most male players are above 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) and most women above 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 m). Guards, for whom physical coordination … Meer weergeven

Basketball as a social and communal sport features environments, rules and demographics different from those seen in professional and televised basketball.
Recreational basketball
Basketball is played widely as an extracurricular, … Meer weergeven