Basketball in England of the game in the Forces. In 1942/43, with the arrival of American forces, a further impetus to the growth of the game was given and their influence on the game in Britain continued for many years after the War. Basketball struggles to get funding. Basketball in England Basketball has a very long history in England, being introduced there by the YMCA almost immediately after it was invented (having been created by the Canadian Dr. James Naismith in 1891 in Massachusetts). World War I and II further spurred its popularity. The four highest profile team sports in the United Kingdom
Kal Naismith Kal Naismith Kal Naismith (born 18 February 1992) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a winger for Wigan Athletic . A Rangers youth graduate, Naismith made his breakthrough into the first team in the 2012–13 season, after loan spells at Cowdenbeath and Partick Thistle. He has represented Scotland at under-16 and under-17 level. He plays either as an out and out striker, as a winger or in an attacking midfield position. His main attributes are his ball control and skill. Naismith was sent on loan to Cowdenbeath and Partick Thistle during the 2011–12 season. On his return from loan