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who invented the game of basketball______________________?

Correct answer: B. James Naismith

  • A. William
  • B. James Naismith
  • C. Morgan
  • D. None of these

Explanation

James Naismith invented basketball in 1891 while working as a physical-education instructor in Springfield, Massachusetts. The names William and Morgan are associated with other sports or figures, not basketball’s invention.

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