Basketball Tips : How Was Basketball Invented?

Basketball was invented by Dr. James Naismith in Massachusetts in order to create a game that could be played indoors and away from the cold weather. Learn about basketball organizations and rules that have arisen over the years with help from a college basketball coach and sports educator in this free video on the invention of basketball.

Expert: Susan Summons
Bio: Susan Summons is the head womens basketball coach at Miami Dade College.
Filmmaker: Paul Muller

[cnn]

I love how Americans skip the fact that it was a Canadian who invented basketball

[travelchop]

omg really he was a Canadian is right.

[briantheman]

lol, created IN america BY a CANADIAN