Basketball was invented by James Naismith (1861–1939) on or about December 1, 1891, at the International Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) Training School (now Springfield College).

The sport has grown into one of the most popular and widely practiced games globally, uniting people with its athleticism, joy, and camaraderie.

People Playing Basketball

World Basketball Day is an annual celebration held on December 21, commemorating the invention of basketball!