James Naismith

By sizemjam1

  • Graduation

    James Naismith graduates in the top 10 of his class.

  • Alonzo

    James meets Alonzo Stagg, who was part of the first All American Football Team

  • First Basket in History

  • Basket Improvements

    Peach baskets were replaced with iron hoops and a hammock style net.

  • First College Basketball Game

  • Opened Bottom of Nets

  • Olympics

    Basket was played for the first time in the Berlin Olympics.

  • First Broadcast

    First College Basketball games were broadcasted on National T.V.

  • Popularity Growth

    Basketball becomes ranked with other popular sports such as football and baseball.