CHARACTER BUILDS EVERYTHING.
Basketball is our classroom.
Honor, dignity, respect, and sportsmanship are the curriculum.
Not a donation ask — a commitment to character and the original spirit of the game.
Changing Lives Today. Protecting the Game Forever.
The Naismith International Basketball Foundation serves as ambassadors and caretakers of the game invented by Dr. James Naismith. With the responsibility entrusted to us to honor and uphold his legacy, we are committed to protecting the integrity, moral values, and original purpose of basketball.
Guided by the principles of Honor. Dignity. Respect., NIBF works to uplift and empower at-risk and underserved communities through education, mentorship, and meaningful community engagement.
His story is not just history — it is the blueprint.
Naismith’s Legacy on the Road: The Good Sportsmanship Tour-
How it all began!
Ian Naismith’s original interview
– The Naismith Sportsmanship Tour is a nationwide initiative dedicated to spreading the values of sportsmanship, integrity, respect, and teamwork in basketball.
This historic journey, led by Yann Naismith, grandson of Dr. James Naismith, takes the original rules of basketball on the road, inspiring players, coaches, and fans alike.
As part of our mission, we partner with communities, schools, and organizations to celebrate the game’s legacy while promoting positive role modeling and dignity in sports.
DR. NAISMITH SHARING HIS INVENTION COMING TO LIFE!
