In 1891, Dr. James Naismith, a physical-education instructor working at the YMCA in Springfield, Mass., wanted a way to keep the youth active during the long, cold New England winters. His solution involved a soccer ball, 13 rules, and a peach basket suspended 10 feet high. Little did he know the legacy he would leave behind. Basketball is not only one of the most loved sports in the United Sates, but its popularity is also spreading around the globe.