Origins and Evolution of Basketball Quiz
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Who introduced basketball to combat boredom among young male students?

  • NCAA
  • Springfield College (correct)
  • Kansas University
  • Basketball Association of America

    • What games were combined to create basketball?

  • Polo, squash, surfing, and archery
  • Volleyball, ice hockey, badminton, and handball
  • Baseball, tennis, cricket, and golf
  • Rugby passing, lacrosse, soccer, and duck on the rock (correct)

    • Who established the Basketball Association of America in 1946?

  • Dr. James Naismith
  • Walter Camp
  • Walter Brown (correct)
  • James Naismith

    • When did Dr. Naismith retire from coaching and instructing basketball?

    <p>1907</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the first college team with a basketball team established?

    <p>1898</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term did Dr. Naismith reject for the game he created?

    <p>Naismith ball</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did James Naismith retire from coaching and instructing basketball?

    <p>1907</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who established the NCAA?

    <p>Not mentioned</p> Signup and view all the answers

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