Yep. Was KU's first coach from 1898-1907. Is buried in Lawrence, KS. Ironically, he's the only KU coach with a losing record.
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James Naismith is buried in Lawrence, Kansas next to his first wife. He was the University of Kansas' first basketball coach and a professor at the University.
James Naismith is buried alongside his first wife, Maude Sherman, in Lawrence, Kansas.
Lawrence Kansas in the Memorial Cemetary on 15th Street.
I would say Kansas University because that is where James Naismith is originally from. James Naismith created the game of basketball and that is why the trophy is named after him. The award is for the best basketball player in college basketball every year. I might be wrong so don't take my word for it about the Kansas University thing. It is just an educated guess. I would say Kansas University because that is where James Naismith is originally from. James Naismith created the game of basketball and that is why the trophy is named after him. The award is for the best basketball player in college basketball every year. I might be wrong so don't take my word for it about the Kansas University thing. It is just an educated guess.
James Naismith is famous because he invented basketball.