On December 21, 1891 in the United States the world's first basketball match was played. In the many years that have followed, the game has gained global popularity, attracting fans from a wide range of different backgrounds, including royalty and states leaders! In this photo taken on March 22, 2012, Britain's Prince of Wales attempts takes a shot on a court during a visit to the Fryshuset Youth Center in Stockholm, Sweden. [File Photo: VCG]"

French President Emmanuel Macron (C) gesturing as he takes part in display of basketball skills during a visit at a gymnasium in Villetaneuse near Paris on February 27, 2018.[File Photo: VCG]"

German Chancellor Angela Merkel (C) holding a basketball as she watches members of the Niners basketball team warm up during a visit to the city in Chemnitz, Germany on November 16, 2018. [File Photo: VCG]"

In this photo taken on September 15, 2015 coach Geno Auriemma (L) tosses U.S. President Barack Obama a basketball during an event to honor the 2015 NCAA Women's Basketball Championship University of Connecticut Huskies during a ceremony at the White House. [File Photo: VCG]"