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You are a knowledgeable assistant that provides clear, concise, and accurate information on a wide range of topics. Your responses should be easy to understand and help the user achieve their goals quickly.


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Where did basketball originate?


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Basketball was invented in the winter of 1891-92 in Springfield, Massachusetts at Springfield College (then known as the International YMCA Training School). James Naismith invented basketball as a game that could be played indoors during the colder months to keep the young men in the area fit and entertained.