|
Basketball History Information and facts about the game
A Canadian by the name of James Naismith invented the game of basketball in 1891 when he was employed at the YMCA College at Springfield, Massachusetts. The 1st official basketball game was played at the Springfield, Massachusetts YMCA Training School.
The University of Chicago played its 1st college basketball game, defeating the Chicago YMCA Training School Nineteen to Eleven, in 1894. The 1st inter-collegiate match took place in 1895, when Minnesota State School of Agriculture defeated the Porkers of Hamline College, nine to three. The 1st 5 player collegiate basketball match was played in 1896, at Iowa City, Iowa. The University of Chicago defeated the University of Iowa fifteen to twelve. College basketball was played for the 1st time as Wesleyan University defeated Yale, Four to Three, in New Haven, Connecticut. Basketball became an Olympic sport in 1936 at the Berlin Games. The 1st Men's College Basketball Championship was held in 1939.The University of Oregon beat Ohio State Forty Six to Thirty Three. |
Home. About Us. FAQ's. Timeline. Tools.
Get Recruited Articles.
|
|
The 1st televised college games were in 1940. Pittsburgh defeated Fordham, 57-to-37, and New York University beat Georgetown, 50-to-27, at Madison Square Garden. In the history of basketball, the highest-rated college basketball game seen on United States television was the 1979 National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament championship game - Michigan State vs. Indiana State final that starred Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. This was 1 of the best-rated basketball tournaments in the games history. The information and resources on this website are free. Learn how to apply for a basketball scholarship. |
Be strong in body, clean in mind, lofty in ideals.
--Dr. James Naismith, the father of basketball.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Baseball I
Basketball I Bowling I
Cross Country I
Fencing I Field Hockey I
Football I Golf I
Gymnastics I Ice
Hockey
Lacrosse I Rowing I
Skiing I Soccer I
Softball I Swimming
I Tennis I Track
and Field
Volleyball I Water
Polo I Wrestling
© College
Sports Scholarships
Contact the Webmaster
While basketball was creating excitement in Springfield, Mass., another YMCA instructor, William Morgan, thought the game was "too strenuous for sedate businessmen." He took parts of basketball, tennis and handball into a new game he called "Mintonette" now known as volleyball.
Naismith became famous for creating the game of basketball, a stroke of genius that never brought him fame or fortune during his lifetime, but enormous recognition following his passing in 1939.
Bob Huggins has been appointed as coach of Kansas State's basketball coach after sixteen years with the Cincinnati bearcats.
Vilanova University Recruiting Violations Junior College Basketball Scholarships.
The Best Game Ever by Celia Graham. I remember the best game I’d ever played. I was a junior playing for my high school basketball team The Big Walnut Golden Eagles.
The University of Virginia's College at Wise is a public liberal arts college offering twenty seven majors, twenty seven minors, and twenty three teaching licensures. Degrees include Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Michael Jordan has won six consecutive championships with the Bulls and was undeniably the outstanding talent during the playoffs. But, since he has left the NBA, have we really seen any other player dominate the sport.
Scientists at Tufts University are reporting the discovery of a strain of flu that's more difficult to eradicate, they assert, than Golden State Warriors' General Manager Gary St. Jean.
The University of Georgia has issued a statement that responds to the announcement by the NCAA of sanctions that it has imposed on the university as a result of its investigation of the school's men's basketball program.
Jeff Van Gundy, the Houston Rockets head coach, says that he knows where Osama Bin Laden is, but will keep the information, and his source, from the Department of Homeland Security.
Weight training for older adults. Remember that before starting any kind of exercise program, check with your doctor about recommendations or limitations such as a heart condition, bone or joint problems, or prescription drugs that might affect your ability to work out.
Athletic Profiles of prospective college basketball players.
Walking out of the locker room, the music was pumping, the stands were now filled. The sweet, soothing feeling of walking into an empty gymnasium had now vanished and the amazing, intense feeling of a big moment had finally set it.
Knicks point-guard, has been meeting each month with a select group of New York City Rabbis and Hebraic scholars, team sources confirmed, to enhance his religious tolerance.
Paul McMullen, sports writer for The Sun, will give a lecture titled "Maryland Basketball: Tales from Cole Field House," at Twelve noon on Wednesday, February. 25, in Shriver Hall Auditorium on the Johns Hopkins University's Homewood campus.