Naismith

American

[ney-smith] / ˈneɪ smɪθ /

noun

James, 1861–1939, U.S. physical-education teacher and originator of basketball, born in Canada.

Naismith British

/ ˈneɪsmɪθ /

noun

James. 1861–1939, Canadian sportsman and coach; inventor of basketball

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Pickleball may be everywhere, but it’s continuing to mature as a serious sport, and Waters is its Michael Jordan—if Michael Jordan was dunking on Naismith’s peach baskets.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Give us six numbers for the lotto, boss," said Naismith.

From BBC

As a sophomore, she won the Wooden Award, the Naismith Trophy, Big Ten Player of the Year and became the first USC player ever named the Associated Press player of the year.

From Los Angeles Times

Raveling was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015.

From Los Angeles Times

Det Insp Andrew Naismith said he was aware of footage circulating online and asked people not to share it due to ongoing proceedings and out of respect for the boy's grieving family.

From BBC

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