| Basketball | |
|---|---|
| Basic Information | |
Type(s) |
Sport |
Governing Organization |
International Basketball Federation |
Status |
Actively Played |
Basketball is a sport that puts two teams of five players against each other. The object of the game is to score more points that your opponent. Points are scored by throwing a ball through a basket.
Basketball is played on a recreational, collegiate, and professional level. It is a sport that is popular in many countries and nations around the world.