Naismith Quotes

This year's field of potential winners is beginning to come into shape. As we head into the stretch run of the season and approach tournament time, I'd expect many of these young men to show why they deserve to be considered for the Naismith Trophy. - Gary Stokan

This is the time of year when the elite players begin to show they deserve to be considered. When we reach the tournament, there is sure to be a very talented group of student-athletes vying for the Naismith Trophy. - Gary Stokan

There were 18 in the class. I selected two captains and had them choose sides. I placed the men on the floor. There were three forwards, three centers and three backs on each team. I chose two of the center men to jump, then threw the ball between them. It was the start of the first basketball game and the finish of trouble with that class. - James Naismith

The invention of basketball was not an accident. It was developed to meet a need. Those boys simply would not play 'Drop the Handkerchief.' - James Naismith

The greatest team that ever stepped out onto the floor. - James Naismith

The Composite Guide to Basketball. - James Naismith

Officer Naismith is in front and began to fire at the vehicle and driver. - Don Jeter

Normally we have a high and a low. This is something so unusual that I dont think we know what the upper end might be. Were afraid that by putting a high estimate, it might limit peoples vision of what it is worth. - James Naismith

Its a different world. I live in that world, but sometimes I dont understand it. - James Naismith

It will be hard up there but we will have to defend well, first and foremost, and then take our chances. We always knew we were going to have three away and two at home because we have had our fair share of games at Rugby Park. - Steven Naismith