1. Early formal basketball in China was initiated by Dr. Cai Leer.
2. Dr. Cai Leer is a student of Dr. naismith.
3. 19 10 After graduating from the University of Kansas, he came to China at the invitation of the YMCA in 19 12, taught basketball at the then Tianjin YMCA in physical education class, and served as a basketball coach when he participated in the Far East Games in China.