History of Basketball

Basketball is an extremely popular all around the world.International competion is organised by the Federation of International Basketball (FIBA) .The growing popularity of basketball resulted in improvements in equipment and skills.The soccer ball was replaced by the first basketball.Before long, colleges began building their own arenas for basketball.The new style gained universal acceptance, and basketball scores rose remarkably.The NBA today enjoys a massive worldwide following, and European basketball is fast emerging.Teams comprise of ten players, with a maximum of five on court at any one time.Substitutions are unlimited during the course of the game.It also is played by professional athletes, notably in the United States and Europe.