Dr. James Naismith is remembered in the communities with which he has most closely been associated.
Streets and buildings in Almonte, Ontario; Springfield, Massachusetts; and Lawrence, Kansas are named in tribute. He is a member of the following Halls of Fame:
- Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
- Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame
- Canadian Sports Hall of Fame
- Ontario Sports Legends Hall of Fame
- Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame
- McGill University Sports Hall of Fame
- Kansas State Sports Hall of Fame
- International Basketball (FIBA) Hall of Fame
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