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Women's basketball is the team sport of basketball played by women. It was first played in 1892, one year after men's basketball, at Smith College in Massachusetts. It spread across the United States, in large parts via women's college competitions, and has since spread globally. [1]
- Limited
- Team sport, ball sport
- Five on-court players per team
- International Basketball Federation
Jul 3, 1997 · Women’s basketball has come a long way from its humble beginnings in 1892. It may be surprising to discover that women began playing basketball less than a year after the game was invented....
Women’s basketball history traces back to the late 19th century, shortly after Dr. James Naismith invented the game in 1891. Senda Berenson, known as the “Mother of Women’s Basketball,” adapted Naismith’s rules in 1892 to create a more refined version suitable for women.
History of Women's Basketball in America. A Timeline of Women's Basketball History 1891 to Present. Mark Goebel Photo Gallery/Getty Images. By. Jone Johnson Lewis. Updated on July 03, 2019. Women's basketball began the year after the game was invented.
The history of women's basketball can be traced back to the late 1800s, when physical education instructor Senda Berenson adapted the rules of basketball for female players. The first women's basketball game was played in 1892 between the freshman and sophomore classes at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts.
History. On April 24, 1996, women’s basketball announced “We Got Next” as the NBA Board of Governors approved the concept of a Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) to begin play...
Timeline of women's basketball - Wikipedia. Contents. hide. (Top) 1881–1890. 1891–1900. 1901–1910. 1911–1920. 1921–1930. 1931–1940. 1941–1950. 1951–1960. 1961–1970. 1971–1980. 1981–1990. 1991–2000. 2001–2010. 2011–2020. 2021–2030. See also. Notes. References. Timeline of women's basketball. 1881–1890[edit] 1885.
