Basketball



=__Basketball__ = By: Sunny Chadha  



It all started with two peach baskets attached to a 10ft high railing and with a soccer ball in a YMCA. Today to many of us this popular sport is known as basketball. From the early discovery in 1981 the popularity of basketball has risen internationally to all across the world. In addition, there are several leagues across the world where the sport is played competitively and just for fun by many men and women. In the following wiki pages I will showcase a detailed summary regarding the history of basketball, the playing regulations, different positions and some of the greatest players to play the game.

__Top Ten Slam Dunk Moments__

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__**Pages**__ = History of Basketball = = Rules and Regulations = toc = Player Positions = = Famous Basketball Players =

About the Author: I am currently a second year University of Ottawa student with an option in marketing. Some of my my favorite pastimes are playing sports such as basketball and soccer as well as hockey in the winter seasons.I also enjoy travelling and learning about new cultures.

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