Naismith
James, 1861–1939, U.S. physical-education teacher and originator of basketball, born in Canada.
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Naismith asked us for memorabilia from college, I still had a letter jacket.
The All-Time Leading Scorer In Women’s College Basketball Is Finally Getting Her Due | Bria Felicien | September 10, 2021 | FiveThirtyEightThe Big Ten coach of the year and one of four finalists for Naismith coach of the year spent the offseason after his Michigan debut self-scouting, evaluating and plotting his own growth.
Juwan Howard’s first banners at Michigan came down. He’s ready to hang another one. | Kareem Copeland | March 18, 2021 | Washington PostFrese became the winningest coach in program history, surpassing Chris Weller, and has been named a semifinalist for Naismith coach of the year.
Maryland women dominate Michigan, clinch share of Big Ten regular season title in style | Kareem Copeland | March 4, 2021 | Washington PostThe Hawkeyes’ Luka Garza is the bettor’s favorite to win both the Naismith and Wooden player of the year awards.
Naismith, a youngish man of thirty, with glasses, smiled sheepishly and cocked his head at his companion.
The Little Lady of the Big House | Jack London
We all know what Mr. Naismith means by this method of inquisition.
The Doctor | Ralph Connor
British Dictionary definitions for Naismith
/ (ˈneɪsmɪθ) /
James. 1861–1939, Canadian sportsman and coach; inventor of basketball
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