1. James Naismith The Father of Basketball

2. The Beginning November 6, 1861 Almonte, Ontario Orphaned- Typhoid Fever Outstanding athlete

3. College McGill University in Montreal Rugby and gymnastics Theology at Presbyterian College

4. Basketball Song

5. The Invention The Young Men's Christian Association Enrolled-Taught Classes New games Recreational sports into gymnasium winter months-football and baseball seasons

6. "Duck on a Rock" childhood game Naismith played "Duck on a Rock“ Two peach baskets- soccer ball

7. Timeline 1893-metal rim invented 1895-the backboard appeared 1909-first official basketball 1897-first intercollegiate game 1937-NBL formed 1949-NBA formed

8. Lebron!!!!!

9. Hall of Fame The Basketball HOF is Named for Naismith It was established in 1959 Visit the Following Website for informationhttp://www.hoophall.com/

10. Museum Museum honoring Naismith Hometown of Almonte, Ontario http://www.naismithmuseum.com/index.html

11. Naismith Awards Awarded to Top College Players 2010 winners Evan Turner and Tina Charles http://www.naismithawards.com/

12. Slideshow Presentation By Mike Miller