Category: Game Info

Short Answer: An official NBA basketball weighs 22 oz. (1.38 lbs.) and measures around 29.5” in circumference. Everyone who loves basketball both as a fan and a player must know the basic knowledge about the game. That said, the question is, “how much does a basketball weigh?”  Official basketballs may differ in weight and size…

If you’re in the process of designing your own basketball court, just knowing the exact measurements and layout of each line and where it should go can make a big difference in how official your new court feels. From the free throw line to the base line, here is all the stats and info you…

On November 6th 1861,  Dr. James Naismith was born in Almonte Ontario, Canada. He grew up and became the athletics director at McGill University then moved to Springfield Massachusetts where he took on a position as physical education teacher at the YMCA International Training Center. In 1891 Naismith invented the game of basketball which began…

When it comes to basketball it’s easy to think that a one size fits all equipment strategy is a fine way to go. However things couldn’t be further from the truth. Equipment size and basketball sizes especially has a large impact on play. From safety to muscle memory, using the right size ball for practice…