James Naismith quotes:

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

Be strong in body, clean in mind, lofty in ideals.

I am sure that no man can derive more pleasure from money or power than I do from seeing a pair of basketball goals in some out of the way place.

Basketball really had its origin in Indiana, which remains the center of the sport.

Basketball doesn't build character it reveals it.

The invention of basketball was not an accident. It was developed to meet a need.

Basketball is a pure invention,

In case of dispute, the umpire shall throw it straight into the field.

Games have been called the lab for the development of moral attributes, but they will not, of themselves, accomplish this purpose. They must be properly conducted by competent individuals.