Sport in Scotland World V2 in Meghan Plummer, who also plays her Rock-It-Ball with the Falkirk Cannons. It is a relatively new sport, having been created in the 21st century. Basketball itself was originally invented by James Naismith, a Canadian of recent Scottish family origins, when he was in the USA. basketballscotland is the governing body of basketball in Scotland. Until the late 50s, Scotland was one of Europe's main teams as it twice qualified for the EuroBasket. Since then, the team declined. Scotland had some success at the FIBA European Championship for Small Countries where it has five bronze medals most recently
James Naismith graduated in 1883. In the same year, Naismith entered McGill University in Montreal. Although described as a slight figure, standing 5 foot 10 ½ and listed at 178 pounds, he was a talented and versatile athlete, representing McGill in Canadian football, lacrosse, rugby, soccer and gymnastics. He played centre on the football team, and made himself some padding to protect his ears. It was for personal use, not team use. He won multiple Wicksteed medals for outstanding gymnastics performances. Naismith earned a BA in Physical Education (1888) and a Diploma at the Presbyterian College in Montreal (1890). From 1891 on,