What is basketball?

Basketball is a sport.It is a team sport played by both male and females,it is mostly played by males in most countries.Teams are normally 10 players but only 5 players can play at a time from each team.A basket is worth 2 point or 3 point if further out,1 point is given for a free shot when a person is fouled.To get a basket the ball must be shot and go though the rim infront of the backboard.Different heights of the baskets in different places,the standard height is 10ft high.