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If women are playing, the official basketball size is 28.5" in circumference (size 6, or a "285 ball") and a weight of 20 oz. For men, the official ball is 29.5" in circumference (size 7, or a "295 ball") and weighs 22 oz
The standard names for positions of the players on court are: point guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward and centre
There were originally 13 rules for the game of basketball. There are now 50
The Philippine Basketball Association is the second oldest professional league in the world
A basketball court is 28.65m long and 15m wide
Arafura 2009 records – Men scorer – Deba George with 161 points including 29 3s (87 points) – Female scorer– Claire O’Bryan with 80 points
Basketball was originally played with a soccer ball
Men's Basketball was first included in the Berlin Olympic Games in 1936, Women in 1976
The shortest player ever to play in the NBA is Muggsy Bogues at 5 feet 3 inches (1.60 m)
The first basketball goal was a peach basket nailed onto a 10-foot (3.05 m) elevated track. In contrast with modern basketball nets, the peach basket retained its bottom, and balls had to be retrieved manually after each basket. The peach baskets were used until 1906 when they were finally replaced by metal hoops with backboards

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Basketball Venue

Competition Venue:

The Basketball competition will be held at the Darwin Basketball Stadium, centrally located at the Marrara Sporting Complex. The 400 seat capacity, air-conditioned stadium boasts two international standard timber courts, media room, change rooms and kiosk. Darwin Basketball Stadium is accessible and will operate a canteen and bar service for the duration of the competition.

Training Venue:

Teams will be allocated a minimum of one training session at the Darwin Basketball Stadium prior to competition commencing. Training at the Games venue will not be possible during the week; however the Coordinator may be able to assist you to source suitable alternate training venues if necessary. Please contact Basketball NT on +61 8 8945 3761 or via email at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to arrange a time.

Transport to Venue:

Athletes will be able to access free of charge transport to the venue via the Arafura Games Bus Service which will operate between accommodation houses and Games venues.

Quick Facts:

Venue Address: Located on Abala Road, Marrara Sports Complex
Distances: 11kms froms Darwin's Central Business District and 1km from Darwin's International Airport
Venue Capacity: 400 seat grandstand
Venue Parking: Ample parking is available at the venue, with alternate car parking options all within a short walk of the venue
Venue Website: www.darwin.basketball.net.au