Crossword clues for the word: NAISMITH The word NAISMITH has appeared as an answer to at least 6 crossword clues on different crossword puzzles. Crossword clues for NAISMITH Showing 1 to 6 of 6 results Clue(s) Basketball inventor Basketball inventor James Basketball originator Canadian-born educator James who originated basketball Father of basketball James A —, originator of the game of basketball