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How did the modern basketball hoop system come to be?

Basketball was invented by a Springfield College instructor and graduate student James Naismith in 1891. Since this time it has grown into a worldwide athletic phenomenon. The equipment used to play the sport, including the ball and hoop, has evolved a lot over time. Naismith, along with the idea of the game, also invented the basketball hoop. He created it with a broken peach basket that was placed 10 feet in the air. Since then, the overall appearance and form of the hoop have advanced drastically. Some of these changes include adjustable stands, backboards, and hoops that canu2019t be easily torn down.

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