What are the basic rules of basketball?

Two teams of five players score by shooting a ball through the opponent's hoop. Players dribble and pass to advance the ball, while fouls and violations like traveling result in turnovers or free throws.

Who invented basketball and when?

Basketball was invented by Dr. James Naismith, a Canadian physical education instructor, in December 1891 at Springfield College in Massachusetts, USA.

What are some major professional basketball leagues?

The most prominent is the NBA (National Basketball Association) in North America. Other major leagues include EuroLeague (Europe), CBA (China), and Liga ACB (Spain).

How long is a typical professional basketball game?

An NBA game consists of four 12-minute quarters, totaling 48 minutes of play, excluding overtime. Other leagues may vary slightly.

What is a 'triple-double' in basketball?

A triple-double is achieved when a player accumulates a double-digit number (10 or more) in three of five statistical categories: points, rebounds, assists, steals, or blocks during a single game.