The First Steps of Basketball
2025 03 04 | 20:33

Have you ever wondered how basketball was invented? Who came up with the idea to hang the hoop, and how did the backboard appear? How different was the game back then compared to what we are used to seeing on the basketball court today? And finally — how did basketball arrive in Lithuania, and what were the very first steps our country took in this sport, gradually paving the way to victories?
Book your spot for the educational program “The First Steps of Basketball” now. We guarantee that you won’t just get dry answers to these questions but experience a unique, magical journey through basketball history: starting from the earliest competitions where points could be counted on one hand, to Lithuania’s first international victories — achievements made before our country earned the honorable title of Basketball Nation.Participants will enjoy an intellectual “Brain Tower” game, lively and interactive activities, a visit to the Legends and Fans Court, and a screening of the documentary “Basketball House,” revealing the true spirit of Lithuanian basketball.