The Unknown Early Origins of Basketball at North Carolina
Posted Mar 13, 2018
Despite numerous books on the history of basketball at North Carolina, the true early origins of the game on campus have remained shrouded in mystery. The origins of basketball at Carolina may actually date back to 1896—and, more significantly, the concept was likely brought to campus by someone who learned the game from its creator, James Naismith.
(UNC Press Blog)
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