Is it possible to draw a sphere on illustrator?

How would I draw a sphere on illustrator?
I saw how to do 3D objects, but still do not know how to do a sphere, if it is even possible.
Thank you

As Joe writes you create your art first the n drag it to the symbol panel and then in the 3D Effect dialog you choose map Art then in the Map art dialog
you choose the surface you want and then select the symbol you made of your art. Turn on the preview to see what you are doing.

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JakeG27 post your code within the code tab it will be more clear.
You can do this by clicking on CODE when you do this will appear { code} { code} post your code inbetween those to tags.
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