What important basketball tournaments started during Naismith's lifetime?
The National Invitation Tournament and the NCAA Tournament
The NBA Finals
The FIBA World Cup
None of the above
Answer
The National Invitation Tournament (NIT) and the NCAA Tournament were two important basketball tournaments that began during James Naismith's lifetime. The NIT was founded in 1938, and the NCAA Tournament was founded in 1939. Both tournaments are still played today, and they are considered to be two of the most prestigious college basketball tournaments in the United States.
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