And then thought it would be more fun if the goals were raised. Dr Naismith came up with 13 basic rules, hung peach baskets up in the gym and hoped his students would play. He wasn't disappointed.

Larry Bird won two prestigious media awards, and basketball inventor James Naismith published the sport's original 13 rules.

Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier's new 3-on-3 league, Unrivaled, will tip off on Friday night, marking the debut of a new ...