Basketball

Basketball is a team sport where two teams, most often consisting of five players each, score points by throwing a spherical ball through the opposing team's hoop.

Origin

United States

Type

Team Sport, Ball Sport

Venue

Sports Hall, Basketball Court

Supreme Authority

International Basketball Federation (FIBA)

Summary

Key Types of Basketball

Competitions

References

Summary

Basketball involves playing a team sport with an objective of shooting a basketball through the defender's hoop while preventing the opposing team from shooting through their own hoop. The two main versions are professional and amateur basketball, which is differentiated by the level of skills, number of players and the governing rules.

Basketball requires agility, strength, and great shooting and dribbling skills, making it a highly competitive and physically demanding sport.

Key Types of Basketball

Professional Basketball

High-Level Competition: Played at the highest level with professional athletes. It follows strict rules and regulations. The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the leading professional league in the world.

College Basketball

Amateur Competition: Played by student-athletes at colleges and universities. It's governed by the NCAA in the United States and is a major source of future NBA players.

Street Basketball

Casual Play: Informal games often played in parks or on street courts. Rules can vary based on local tradition and there are often fewer players than in professional or college games.

3x3 Basketball

Fast Paced Game: A variation of the sport played with three players on each team. It's recognized by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and was included in the Olympic Games for the first time in 2020.

Wheelchair Basketball

Inclusive Sport: A version of basketball for athletes with physical disabilities. It's an official part of the Paralympic Games.

Competitions

Basketball is part of the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games, with events in both men's and women's categories.
There are also world championships organized by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) for various categories.

References

Basketball: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basketball

NBA Official Website: NBA.com https://www.nba.com

FIBA Official Website: FIBA.basketball https://www.fiba.basketball

NCAA Official Website: NCAA.com https://www.ncaa.com

3x3 Basketball: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3x3_basketball

Wheelchair Basketball: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelchair_basketball