Basketball is a sport in which two teams of five players each try to score points on one other by throwing a ball through a hoop (the basket) under organized rules.

Since its invention in 1891, it has developed to become a truly international sport. Organized league play originated in the YMCA and early leagues were formed in colleges. Basketball eventually became a professional sport and is one of the few women's sports which developed in tandem with men's. Even though it was originally an American sport, it quickly spread internationally and outstanding players and teams are found today all over the world.

Points are scored for passing the ball through the basket from above; the team with more points at the end of the game wins. The ball can be advanced on the court by bouncing it (dribbling) or passing it between teammates. Disruptive physical contact (foul) is not permitted and there are restrictions on how the ball can be handled (violations).

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This Yavneh Jewish Academy's Varsity basketball team. I'm going to enjoy this a lot. http://tweetphoto.com/7530024
beaucarter (Beau Carter) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:45:09 -0000
This Yavneh Jewish Academy's Varsity basketball team. I'm going to enjoy this a lot. http://tweetphoto.com/7530024
Merry Christmas! I'm curled up on the couch watching basketball with my brother. Sounds like Jewish Christmas to me!
mirabis (Mira) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 21:25:34 -0000
Merry Christmas! I'm curled up on the couch watching basketball with my brother. Sounds like Jewish Christmas to me!
Putting up dry wall on Christmas? Being Jewish sucks. I want to order Chinese and watch basketball. #christmas #nba
Ajbluebond (Andrew Bluebond) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:23:05 -0000
Putting up dry wall on Christmas? Being Jewish sucks. I want to order Chinese and watch basketball. #christmas #nba
I soooo wanna see this at a basketball game - after the cheering, some jewish group files a bigass lawsuit. That would be a riot.
BarmaidsBrain (Barmaid) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 01:03:00 -0000
I soooo wanna see this at a basketball game - after the cheering, some jewish group files a bigass lawsuit. That would be a riot.
#09memories me and @link33kg21 making a basketball team of Jewish kids win! Lol
AlvinCuadra (Alvin Cuadra) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 22:47:30 -0000
#09memories me and @link33kg21 making a basketball team of Jewish kids win! Lol
#shoutout to this old jewish man asking me am i a basketball player or football player, like all tall people play sports lol. Nice dude doe
EdwardScott91 (Edward Scott) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:17:26 -0000
#shoutout to this old jewish man asking me am i a basketball player or football player, like all tall people play sports lol. Nice dude doe

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