About Basketball

• Word-IQ has a full definition of Basketball - history, rules, equipment etc
• Where Is Basketball World Court Finder, Basketball Highlights, Training Videos, Forum, Download NBA Games, NBA Awards, etc

History of Basketball

• The Womens Basketball Museum provides a history of the development of Women's Basketball

International Rules of Basketball

The international rules of Basketball are followed worldwide, as detailed in this section.

The exception is North America, who have some differences in opinion on how the game should be played! See the USA / Rules section for the NBA version of the rules.

• Ask ace has an archive of FAQs on any of FIBAs International Rules (NCAA, NBA, and WNBA rules as well)
• Rule comparisons A list of major rule differences between FIBA (International) Rules and many of those used in North America. The list is meant to give more detailed information than some other comparisons (more suitable for usage by referees), but is by no means exhaustive.

Basketball Equipment

• stat-sheet.com A free online basketball statistics database. Maintain amateur basketball leagues, teams, schedules and box scores. Simply input the raw data and stat-sheet.com does the rest.
• HoopSkills.com Basketball training aids and equipment. We also offer free basketball tips, articles, training drills, and advice for competing at each level of the game.

Basketball Coaching

• Better Basketball Coaching Coaching tips, drills and plays for basketball coaches, containing advice and strategies gathered through decades of coaching experience
• Basketball Highway The coaches and professionals home; reviews, ask the coach, clinics, archives, interactive coach etc.
• Coach Like A Pro covering the coaching of youth basketball, featuring basketball coaching tips, drills, plays, practice plan, weight training, playbook, and team building tips
• Coaches Clipboard information on all aspects of the game - articles and drills
• Coaches Notebook Dedicated to coaches of youth basketball teams, the Coach's Notebook offers tips, plays, drills and much more.
• eTeamz with positions and responsibilities, plus other tips and drills
• Guide to Coaching Basketball Tips on offence, defence, and fundamentals and teaching the game for coaches and players.
• PowerBasketball a coach's resource center - to help youth basketball coaches and players to be their best
• Basketball 360º Free Basketball videos, drills, plays, tips and coaching resources

Basketball Drills

• Basketball Drills and Tips Discover basketball drills and tips to help you improve your basketball skills, and help you master the fundamentals of basketball.
• Basketball Success Has tips and drills and training advice for basketball players of all ages.
• Basketball-drills-and-plays has basketball drills in various categories, and player improvement tips
• Knowledgehound has a list of links to other sites on basketball tips, coaching, drills and plays
• Online Basketball Drills A website/blog maintained by a youth basketball coach; it provides free access to basketball drills, plays, and coaching strategies for other basketball coaches to use during their basketball practices
• Vertical Jump Articles From VertCoach.com presents a wide range of helpful information for all athletes needing this technique, including Basketball players.

Basketball Organisational bodies

• FIBA International Basketball Federation Founded 1932 when eight national federations founded FIBA in Geneva, Switzerland;
• The International Wheelchair Basketball Federation a comprehensive site at the Global level, presenting International competitions and Federations around the world

Basketball Competitions

Basketball News

• Basketball news and scores

Basketball Portals

• Basketball Forum originally founded in 2002 as BasketballBoards.net. Hosts active discussions on the NBA, NCAA, International, and Olympic Basketball. Draft discussion, sports betting strategies, March Madness mayhem, and lively discussion on college and professional hoops are found throughout
• Aardvarksport.net has a basketball forum

Basketball Tickets

• NCAA Tournament Tickets From the Ticket Broker; ACC Tournament Tickets, Final Four Tickets and New York Knicks Tickets

History of Basketball in Africa

• Basketball without Borders - Africa brought together 100 players from more than 20 countries across the continent for basketball instruction and competition at Johannesburg, South Africa on September 7-12, 2005

Basketball Organisational bodies in Africa

• FIBA Africa The official site. History, activities, federations, gallery

Overview of Basketball in South Africa

• South African Basketball Metro, Masters, Wheelchair, Schools..

Basketball Competitions in Europe

Basketball Events in Europe

• Sport Events organise International Basketball Tournaments played in various European countries throughout the year

Basketball News in Europe

• Eurobasket Extensive coverage of basketball in Europe

Basketball Portals in Europe

• World of Basketball about Basketball, including news, history, rules, hall of fame, famous coaches, coach's corner, competitions, youth basketball

Play/Watch Basketball in France

Play/Watch Basketball in Greece

Play/Watch Basketball in Ireland

Play/Watch Basketball in Italy

Play/Watch Basketball in Spain

Overview of Basketball in the United Kingdom

Play/Watch Basketball in the United Kingdom

Basketball in England

Basketball in Scotland

Play/Watch Basketball in the Bahamas

Play/Watch Basketball in Canada

Play/Watch Basketball in Australia

Play/Watch Basketball in New Zealand

Basketball News in South America

• Latin Basketball Comprehensive coverage of basketball in Central and South America and the World