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57-706: The league had a closed system: to participate, a team has to have enough money and potential. The league began in 1960 as the Eredivisie and was organized by the NBB and later the FEB. In 1977 the league introduced play-offs. As of 2019, the Dutch Basketball League consists of ten teams and plays under the FIBA rules. Starting with the 2010–11 season , the Eredivisie changed its name to

114-509: A 29.5 inch circumference weighing 22 oz. In the Women's basketball leagues, such as the WNBA, women's college basketball, and high school, they use a size 6 ball. This ball is slightly smaller than the size 7 ball, having a 28.5 inch circumference, and weighing 20 oz. Originally, there was one umpire to judge fouls and one referee to judge the ball; the tradition of calling one official the "referee" and

171-512: A FIBA competition or qualification window and are based on their performance, particularly in games, in those events. The men's ranking was updated on 10 September 2023 after the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup , while the latest women's ranking was updated on 21 August 2023 after the FIBA Women's Continental Cups, which took place in all FIBA zones. FIBA's headquarters is located in Mies, Switzerland and

228-400: A defensive player. In order to draw an offensive charge the defensive player must establish legal guarding positioning in the path of the offensive player. If contact is made, the officials would issue an offensive charge. No points will be allowed and the ball is turned over. The defensive player may not draw an offensive charge in the "restricted zone" (see below for more details). Blocking

285-489: A foul in 1922, and became a violation, meaning that the only penalty was loss of possession. Striking the ball with the fist has also become a violation. From 1931, if a closely guarded player withheld the ball from play for five seconds, play was stopped and resumed with a jump ball; such a situation has since become a violation by the ball-carrier. Goaltending became a violation in 1944, and offensive goaltending in 1958. Free throws were introduced shortly after basketball

342-437: A free throw within ten seconds of receiving the ball, the free throw attempt is lost, and a free throw violation is called. A free throw violation also occurs if a free throw misses the backboard, rim, and basket. If a free throw violation is assessed on the last free throw awarded to a player in a given situation, possession automatically reverts to the opposing team. A charge is physical contact between an offensive player and

399-407: A loose ball. Dribbling was not part of the original game, but was introduced in 1901. At the time, a player could only bounce the ball once, and could not shoot after he had dribbled. The definition of dribbling became the "continuous passage of the ball" in 1909, allowing more than one bounce, and a player who had dribbled was then allowed to shoot. Running with the ball ceased to be considered

456-464: A team calls more time outs than they have, delaying the game, have too many players on the court, verbally disrespect or curse, or hang on the rim. With a technical foul, the opposing team will be rewarded with a free throw, and possession of the ball as well. If a player, or coach gets two technical fouls in one game, it will result in an automatic ejection. Initially, basketball was played with an "ordinary association football (soccer ball), although

513-528: A time-out. Originally a player was disqualified on his second foul . This limit became four fouls in 1911 and five fouls in 1945, still the case in most forms of basketball where the normal length of the game (before any overtime periods) is 40 minutes. When the normal length is 48 minutes (this is the case with the National Basketball Association in the United States and Canada) a player

570-505: Is accordingly disqualified on his sixth foul. The first time restriction on possession of the ball was introduced in 1933, where teams were required to advance the ball over the center line within ten seconds of gaining possession. This rule remained until 2000, when FIBA reduced the requirement to eight seconds, the NBA following suit in 2001. The NCAA retains the 10-second rule for men's play, and adopted this rule for women's play starting with

627-598: Is assigned to a zone by the Central Board. FIBA recognizes 212 national federations; see the list of men's national basketball teams and the list of women's national basketball teams . Unlike other sports organizations, FIBA recognizes the British Basketball Federation as the lone governing body for basketball in Great Britain, as a result of a merger in 2016 between the basketball federations of two of

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684-406: Is interpreted as both unnecessary and excessive, a flagrant 2 foul will be assessed. The opposing team will then be rewarded with two free throws and possession of the ball. With a flagrant 2 foul, the player that committed the foul will not only be automatically ejected, but fined at least $ 2,000 as well A technical foul can given to a team in many different ways. A technical foul can be given when

741-559: Is known as the Patrick Baumann House of Basketball, named after the organization's former Secretary-General. FIBA's supreme body is the FIBA Congress, an assembly of representatives from each affiliated national federation, with each having one vote. The Congress assembles every two years, either an elective or mid-term congress, and is the only body that can make modifications to FIBA's General Statutes. An elective congress elects

798-468: Is physical contact between the offensive player and the defensive player. Blocking fouls are issued when a defensive player interferes with the path of the offensive player in the shooting motion. Blocking fouls are easily called when the defensive player is standing in the "restricted zone". Restricted zone: In 1997, the NBA introduced an arc of a 4-foot (1.2 m) radius around the basket, in which an offensive foul for charging could not be assessed. This

855-426: Is unsuccessful, two free throw shots are awarded (three if the player was attempting a three-point field goal). If an offensive player is fouled while not in the act of shooting, or if a player is fouled in a loose-ball situation, the penalty varies by level of play and the number of fouls accumulated by the opposing team in a given period. A player has ten seconds to attempt a free throw. If the player does not attempt

912-473: The COVID-19 pandemic . It was the first time in league history that a season was not finished and no champions were named. Due to the pandemic, entry requirements for the following season were lowered which led to the entrance of Basketball Community Gelderland , The Hague Royals and Almere Sailors . Each team has to play all the other teams in the league four times, twice at home and twice away. This means that

969-579: The FIBA Europe organized competitions. The best European clubs have joined the closed league EuroLeague . The following table has the Top 32 men's basketball countries in the world. The Top 32 is here due to the next iteration of the FIBA Basketball World Cup , the world's major tournament in men's basketball, anticipating to have 32 countries compete. As such, this table shows the projected teams in

1026-608: The Olympics . The men's World Cup was moved to a new four-year cycle, with tournaments in the year before the Summer Olympics, after 2014. On 7 April 1989, at a special congress in Munich following the conclusion of the 1988–89 FIBA European Cup , FIBA member nations voted, by a margin of 56 to 13, to allow NBA players to participate in its international events, including the World Cup and

1083-762: The Protocol of Stockholm was passed and the FIBA became the only recognized authority responsible for basketball. During the 1936 Summer Olympics held in Berlin, the Federation named James Naismith (1861–1939), the founder of basketball, as its Honorary President. FIBA has organized a world championship, known as World Cup , for men since 1950 and a women's world championship, known as the Women's World Cup , since 1953. From 1986 through 2014, both events were held every four years, alternating with

1140-680: The Summer Olympics Basketball Tournament , which are sanctioned by the IOC . The FIBA Basketball World Cup is a world tournament for men's national teams held every four years. Teams compete for the Naismith Trophy , named in honor of basketball's Canadian-American creator James Naismith . The tournament structure is similar but not identical to that of the FIFA World Cup in association football ; these tournaments occurred in

1197-426: The 2013–14 season. U.S. high schools, whose rules are drafted by NFHS , also use the 10-second rule for both sexes. While a team is inbounding the basketball, they have 5 seconds to do so. This rule is intact no matter where a team is inbounding the ball, whether it is under the net or from the sidelines. If they fail to release the basketball after 5 seconds, it will be counted as a turnover and possession will go to

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1254-548: The 5 presidents of each FIBA zone; up to six co-opted members; a representative each from the National Basketball Association and the players. The Board is the body that decides which countries will host the FIBA Basketball World Cup and the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup . The Central Board for the term 2023-2027 comprises 27 members. The president and the secretary general are the main office holders of FIBA and are in charge of its daily administration. Sheikh Saud Ali Al Thani

1311-510: The DBL during the 2020–21 season, but have previously competed in the DBL for at least one season. Teams in italics were folded and do not exist anymore. : Founding member of the DBL. The two teams that advance to the Finals of the play-offs play against each other in a best-of-seven playoff format . Teams shown in italics are no longer in existence. Teams in bold are currently playing in

1368-404: The DBL. The following are the ten players with the most points in the Eredivisie or DBL: FIBA The International Basketball Federation ( FIBA / ˈ f iː b ə / FEE -bə ; French : Fédération Internationale de Basketball ) is an association of national organizations which governs the sport of basketball worldwide. FIBA defines the rules of basketball , specifies

1425-573: The Dutch Basketball League, shortly the DBL. The beginning of the 2010s saw Donar and ZZ Leiden emerge as top teams in the Netherlands. Donar won five titles, including three straight (2015–2018). The decade also saw clubs disappear due to financial problems, with Amsterdam in 2011, West-Brabant Giants in 2011, Magixx in 2014. The decade also saw the emergence of new clubs in Apollo Amsterdam and Den Helder Suns . In Europe, Donar had one of

1482-530: The FIBA President, Treasurer, and members of the FIBA Central Board , and appoints members of their Ethics and Nominations Panels. Two extraordinary congresses have been held since 1989, with the most recent held in 2014. The FIBA Central Board is the organization's highest executive body. It comprises 29 people: the president; the secretary-general; the treasurer; 13 members elected by the FIBA Congress;

1539-522: The Midwest and East by Notre Dame coach George Keogan, and the game became especially rough. Because of this game and others, 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) Kentucky All-American center Leroy Edwards is generally recognized as the player responsible for the three-second rule. While the rule was originally adopted to reduce roughness in the area between big men, it is now considered to prevent tall offensive players from gaining an advantage by waiting close to

1596-720: The Olympics. The change also intended to ward off competition from the Goodwill Games , which was rivaling the Olympics at the time and also seeking to bring NBA players into its basketball events. The Federation headquarters moved to Munich in 1956, then returned to Geneva in 2002. In 1991, it founded the FIBA Hall of Fame ; the first induction ceremony was held on 12 September 2007, during EuroBasket 2007 . During its 81st anniversary in 2013, FIBA moved into its new headquarters, "The House of Basketball", at Mies . Andreas Zagklis became

1653-518: The Secretary-General of FIBA on 7 December 2018. In February 2022, Russia and Belarus were provisionally suspended from international competitions until further notice due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine . It also suspended the two countries from hosting any competitions. During the 1936 Summer Olympics , the FIBA honored James A. Naismith , the founder of basketball, as their honorary President. There are five zones, in which FIBA oversees

1710-462: The ability to view instant replay with plays involving flagrant fouls, similar to the NCAA. In Italy's Serie A , an American football-style coach's challenge is permitted to challenge (at the next dead ball) an official's call on any situation similar to the NCAA. The center jump ball that was used to restart a game after every successful field goal was eliminated in 1938, in favor of the ball being given to

1767-399: The basket. When the NBA started to allow zone defense in 2001, a three-second rule for defensive players was also introduced. The shot clock was first introduced by the NBA in 1954, to increase the speed of play. Teams were then required to attempt a shot within 24 seconds of gaining possession, and the shot clock would be reset when the ball touched the basket's rim or the backboard, or

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1824-593: The beginning of the game, and in 2003, FIBA adopted a similar rule, except for the start of the third period and overtime. In 2004, the rule was changed in FIBA that the arrow applies for all situations after the opening tap. The most recent international rules of basketball were approved 2 February 2014 by FIBA and became effective 1 October of that year. There are eight rules encompassing 50 articles, covering equipment and facilities, regulations regarding teams, players, captains and coaches, playing regulations, violations, fouls and their penalties, special situations, and

1881-575: The biggest successes in Dutch history after reaching the semi-finals of the 2017–18 FIBA Europe Cup . It was the first European semi-final of a team since Amsterdam in 2001. In December 2019, it was announced that the DBL has partnered with the Belgian Pro Basketball League (PBL) to look at the potential of a future "BeNe League". The 2019–20 season was cancelled prematurely in March because of

1938-449: The case of determining whether or not the last shot of a period was attempted before time expired. This exception was introduced by the NBA in 2002 and adopted by FIBA in 2006. The NCAA, however, has permitted instant replay for timing, the value of a field goal (two or three points), shot clock violations, and for purposes of disqualifying players because of unsportsmanlike conduct. The NBA changed its rules starting in 2007 to allow officials

1995-411: The court. In 1900, five players became standard, and players that were substituted were not allowed to re-enter the game. Players were allowed to re-enter a game once from 1921, and twice from 1934; such restrictions on substitutions were abolished in 1945 when substitutions became unlimited. Coaching was originally prohibited during the game, but from 1949, coaches were allowed to address players during

2052-423: The equipment and facilities required, organizes international competitions, regulates the transfer of athletes across countries, and controls the appointment of international referees . A total of 212 national federations are members, organized since 1989 into five zones: Africa , Americas , Asia , Europe , and Oceania . FIBA organizes both the men's and women's FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament and

2109-515: The four Home Nations within the United Kingdom (England and Scotland). Wales had rejected the proposed merger in 2012 but agreed in 2015. Several members of FIBA Oceania, notably Australia and New Zealand, also compete in Asian tournaments. In 2021, Peru was disaffiliated from FIBA after being suspended in 2018. The FIBA Men's World Ranking and FIBA Women's World Ranking are both updated after

2166-450: The game in the different continents and regions of the world through its regional offices under its new governance structure, which was approved by the 2014 FIBA Extraordinary Congress in Istanbul . National federations are members of FIBA and are provided for in FIBA's General Statutes with their assigned zones. The Statutes also state that upon a national federation's admission into FIBA, it

2223-416: The league's regular season ends after all teams play 36 matches. Like many other national domestic leagues in continental Europe, the Dutch Basketball League takes a winter break once each team has played half of its scheduled games. At the end of the league season schedule, the eight best teams in the standings play in a play-off , pitting the first place team in the standings versus the eighth place team in

2280-596: The most important of which are the National Basketball Association and NCAA , formulate their own rules. In addition, the Technical Commission of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) determines rules for international play; most leagues outside North America use the complete FIBA ruleset. On 15 January 1892, James Naismith published his rules for the game of "Basket Ball" that he invented: The original game played under these rules

2337-437: The next FIBA Men's WC based on the ranking's algorithm. This list does not consider berths given to countries based on hosting or region status. The following table has the Top 16 women's basketball countries in the world. The Top 16 is here due to the next iteration of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup , the world's major tournament in women's basketball, anticipating to have 16 countries compete. As such, this table shows

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2394-412: The non-scoring team from behind the end line where the goal was scored, in order to make play more continuous. The jump ball was still used to start the game and every period, and to restart the game after a held ball. However, the NBA stopped using the jump ball to start the second through fourth quarters in 1975, instead using a quarter-possession system where the loser of the jump ball takes the ball from

2451-451: The number of foreign players of clubs. This way the league seek to keep developing Dutch talent in the league. For several seasons. Until 2019, teams in the DBL were not allowed to have more than four players without a Dutch passport in their on court team at the same time. As of the end of the 2020–21 season: The following is the timeline of the teams in the Dutch Basketball League era (since 2011). The following clubs are not competing in

2508-413: The opponents gained possession. FIBA adopted a 30-second shot clock two years later, resetting the clock when a shot was attempted. Women's basketball adopted a 30-second clock in 1971. The NCAA adopted a 45-second shot clock for men while continuing with the 30-second clock for women in 1985. The men's shot clock was then reduced to 35 seconds in 1993, and further reduced to 30 seconds in 2015. FIBA reduced

2565-446: The other end to start the second and third periods, while the winner of that jump ball takes the ball to start the fourth period from the other end of the court. In 1976, the NBA introduced a rule to allow teams to advance the ball to the center line following any legal time-out in the final two minutes of the game. FIBA followed suit in 2006. In 1981, the NCAA adopted the alternating possession system for all jump ball situations except

2622-482: The other one or two the "umpires" has remained (the NBA, however, uses different terminology, referring to the lead official as "crew chief" and the others as "referees"). Today, both classes of officials have equal rights to control all aspects of the game. The NBA added a third official in 1988, and FIBA did so afterward, using it for the first time in international competition in 2006. The use of video evidence to inform referee's decisions has always been banned, except in

2679-554: The other team. In 1936 the three-second rule was introduced. This rule prohibits offensive players from remaining near their opponents' basket for longer than three seconds (the precise restricted area is also known as the lane or the key ). A game central to this rule's introduction was that between the University of Kentucky and New York University . Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp did not take one of his referees with him, despite being warned of discrepancies in officiating between

2736-530: The projected teams in the next FIBA Women's WC based on the ranking's algorithm. This list does not consider berths given to countries based on hosting or region status. Rules of basketball The rules of basketball are the rules and regulations that govern the play, officiating, equipment and procedures of basketball . While many of the basic rules are uniform throughout the world, variations do exist. Most leagues or governing bodies in North America,

2793-576: The same year from 1970 through 2014, but starting in 2019 , the Basketball World Cup will move to the year following the FIFA World Cup. A parallel event for women's teams, the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup , is also held quadrennial; from 1986 through 2014, it was held in the same year as the men's event but in a different country. The association was founded in Geneva in 1932, two years after

2850-432: The shot clock to 24 seconds in 2000, and changed the clock's resetting to when the ball touched the rim of the basket. Originally, a missed shot where the shot clock expired while the ball is in the air constituted a violation. In 2003 the rule was changed so that the ball remains live in this situation, as long as it touched the rim. If the ball touches the rim and slightly bounces over the basketball hoop it will be called as

2907-445: The sport now uses its own ball . The goal is placed 10 feet (3.05 m) above the court. Originally a basket was used (thus "basket-ball"), so the ball had to be retrieved after each made shot. Today a hoop with an open-bottom hanging net is used instead. In the Men's leagues, such as the NBA, men's college basketball, and high school, they use a size seven basketball. This is a ball with

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2964-517: The sport was officially recognized by the IOC . Before 1934, basketball was under the umbrella of the International Amateur Handball Federation . Its original name was Fédération Internationale de basket-ball amateur . The eight nation's basketball federations that were the founding members of FIBA were: Argentina , Czechoslovakia , Greece , Italy , Latvia , Portugal , Romania , and Switzerland . In September 1934

3021-458: The standings, and so on. The quarter finals are played in a best-of-three format and the semi-finals are played in a best-of-five format, and the finals are played in a best-of-seven format. In seasons were the number of teams dropped to 9 or lower, six teams qualified for the playoffs. In this case, the numbers one and two qualified for the semifinals and the other four teams played the quarterfinals. The DBL has had many rules in place to restrict

3078-780: Was elected president on 23 August 2023 at the FIBA Congress. Andreas Zagklis was appointed secretary-general on 8 December 2018 following the death of Patrick Baumann . Men (3x3 men) Women (3x3 women) - Esports ^   A:  The Youth Olympic Games are a U-19 event played in FIBA 3x3 format. ^   B:  FIBA Oceania no longer conducts senior-level championships for either sex. Since 2017, that region's members have competed for FIBA Asia senior championships. FIBA Oceania continues to hold age-grade championships. ^   C:  The top-tier European professional basketball club competitions are complex. The EuroLeague run by Euroleague Basketball and its EuroCup are competing with

3135-415: Was invented. In 1895, the free throw line was officially placed fifteen feet (4.6 m) from the backboard, prior to which most gymnasiums placed one twenty feet (6.1 m) from the backboard. From 1924, players that received a foul were required to shoot their own free throws. One free throw shot is awarded to a player who was fouled while making a successful field goal attempt. If the field goal attempt

3192-511: Was quite different from the one played today as there was no dribbling, dunking, three-pointers, or shot clock , and goal tending was legal. Naismith's original 1892 manuscript of the rules of basketball, one of the most expensive manuscripts in existence , is publicly displayed at Allen Fieldhouse on the campus of the University of Kansas . Naismith was the first coach in the history of Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball . Naismith's original rules did not specify how many players were to be on

3249-407: Was to prevent defensive players from attempting to draw an offensive foul on their opponents by standing underneath the basket. FIBA adopted this arc with a 1.25-meter (4 ft 1 in) radius in 2010. If a foul by a player is interpreted as unnecessary, a flagrant 1 foul will be assessed. The opposing team will then be rewarded with 2 free throws and possession of the ball. If a foul by a player

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