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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"Previous tournaments there's not been that," Naismith told the media on Monday, back at the squad's base camp in Charlotte, North Carolina.

From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026

In 2024, he was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame’s superfan gallery.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026

Naismith highlighted the team's desire to be involved in the experience, where fans have been "showing how amazing a country we are".

From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026

Mr. Naismith deals with the evidence thoroughly, but in the absence of a narrative source, we are left with little idea of Offa as a person.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026

We all know what Mr. Naismith means by this method of inquisition.

From The Doctor : a Tale of the Rockies by Ralph Connor

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