James Naismith
Type: Person
As of November 2026, James Naismith has been mentioned in one podcast episode on 3 Takeaways (Jul 2024). Cited as basketball’s founder and as an early driver of the sport’s international spread via the YMCA.
James Naismith was a Canadian-American physical educator, physician, Christian chaplain, and sports coach, best known as the inventor of the game of basketball.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jul 2024 on 3 Takeaways |
| Role | Inventor of basketball; Canadian-American educator and physician |
| Affiliation | YMCA International Training School (Springfield College) |
Who talks about James Naismith on podcasts?
Lynn Tomman brought up James Naismith; the most recent mention was Jul 2024 on 3 Takeaways.
- #67 NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum: The Future of Sports & How the NBA Engages over 2B People on 3 Takeaways (Jul 2024) — Lynn Tomman