How was Basketball Invented?

During the 2021 NBA playoffs I was able to watch my hometown team the Milwaukee Bucks play the Miami Heat on their way to winning the NBA championship! It was an awesome experience to see an important game up close. I started to wonder where it all began and how did science and technology help the sport evolve into what it is today?

This experience along with my personal love for sports is why I was so excited to answer the Mystery Science question: How was basketball invented?

Want to learn more about the STEM behind basketball? Watch: Beyond the Bots: Changing the Game with Dr. Jen Welter, Yareliz Ramirez, and Brittany Holterman