As a football analyst, I couldn't help but admire the brilliant 'passing game' of basketball's global spread through YMCA networks. This article examines how James Naismith's invention in 1891 became a worldwide phenomenon within decades, tracing key moments from Canada (1892) to Japan (1908) and beyond. Discover how YMCA's organizational structure mirrored modern sports franchises in delivering the perfect assist for basketball's international takeover.