Naismith

[ ney-smith ]

/ ˈneɪ smɪθ /

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noun

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

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How to use Naismith in a sentence

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|FiveThirtyEight
The 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 Post
Frese 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 Post
The Hawkeyes’ Luka Garza is the bettor’s favorite to win both the Naismith and Wooden player of the year awards.
This Year’s Big Ten Has Big Potential|Josh Planos|March 3, 2021|FiveThirtyEight

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

Naismith

/ (ˈneɪsmɪθ) /

noun

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

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