James Naismith: The Sport Of Basketball

The game of basketball, starting with James Naismith, has become an immense part of American culture throughout the years. Many people throughout America enjoy the squeaks of basketball shoes cutting on the court, the sight of a newly waxed floor so shiny that one can see their reflection off of it, and the feel of the leathery bumps of the basketball beneath their fingers. This love of the game has caused much growth of basketball in the past years. There are many different levels of Basketball from the NBA to little league. By far, the most watched of these are pro and college basketball. One might assume that the rules of the game are very similar, but this thought is far from true. Though the NBA and collegiate level basketball are the same sport, there are many dissimilarities between the two. One important factor that contrasts is the time management of the game. In the NBA, the game is split into four quarters and each quarter is twelve minutes long. This makes the total playing time exactly forty-eight minutes. This is the longest of any level of basketball. As the NBA is comprised of professional athletes, the games should be the longest in playing time to allow maximum competition. In college, the clock is split into two twenty minute halves. Having twenty minute halves can seem like a …show more content…
The most noticeable difference seen on the court is the length of the three point line. In the NBA, it is twenty-three feet and nine inches, and in the corners it is twenty-two feet. The three point line being farther back gives a better challenge to NBA players who are usually extremely good shooters. Even though it is more challenging, the ball still goes through the net, making a beautiful swish noise that all players love to hear. In college, the three point line is nineteen feet and nine inches away from the goal. It is the same all around the goal unlike