Who was the inventor of the basketball?

Answer by  John (9008)

Dr. James Naismith invented basketball in 1891. It was designed to provide a sport for the winter months. The original game had several significant differences from the modern one. For example, there was no dribbling, shot clock or three-point line.

Answer by  amandel33 (38)

The inventor of basketball was James Naismith. He invented it at a Springfield YMCA, where he needed a new game to keep his kids happy.

Answer by  jeyMartin (42)

basketballl was originated in massachusetts back in the 1930's. It began as a game with a leather ball and the hoop being a peach basketball on a pole. the inventer of this game is James Naismith.