Is basketball a noun

The Word "volleyball" is a common noun, a Word for any volleyball of any kind.

A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, thing, or a title; for example:

• Molton Volleyball (brand)
• USA Volleyball (organization)
• Volleyball Lane, Memphis, TN
• Volleyball House and Soccer Arena, Elkridge, MD
• 'Insights & Strategies for Winning Volleyball' by Mike Hebert