Basketball Trivia Quiz # 2
This is Basketball Quiz # 2, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Basketball Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Basketball Question 1
Save the Last Dance - What number was Sara wearing when she was playing basketball in gym class?
The correct answer is '2'
She was wearing a yellow jersey and was later in a fight with another girl.
Basketball Question 2
Basketball For Dummies #2 - I came out of the University of Arizona. My Father Henry played for UCLA and in the NBA. In the 1998 NBA draft, I was the second pick overall and was selected by Vancouver. By the 2003-2004 season, I was playing in my third season with the Kings. I came to the Kings in a trade that also included Jason Williams and Nick Anderson. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Mike Bibby'
The others listed all played before Bibby was born. Born in 1978, Mike followed his Father's footsteps by playing professional basketball. The 03-04 season was Bibby's sixth season in the NBA. He set a new career high in February 2004 by scoring 30 points against Denver.
Basketball Question 3
University of Utah Basketball - Which of these Utah Ute greats did not have his number retired?
The correct answer is 'Tom Chambers'
Up to and including the 2002-3 season, only five Utah players had had their numbers retired: Danny Vranes, Billy McGill, Arnie Ferrin, Keith Van Horn and Vern Gardner. I was in attendance the night that Van Horn's number 44 was retired (January 29, 1998)...how exciting! I hope you enjoyed this quiz...and go Utes!
Basketball Question 4
The "Sports Illustrated Jinx" - According to a 1996 issue of "Sports Illustrated", who was the number one college basketball team during the preseason?
The correct answer is 'Cincinnati'
The game after Danny Fortson and Cincy were on the cover, the team lost to unranked Xavier University.
Basketball Question 5
Duke Basketball - Duke hit its highest scoring mark with a score of 136 vs. Virginia in which year?
The correct answer is '1965'
The high scoring 1965 team was led by junior Bob Verga.
Basketball Question 6
Shawn Kemp - What famous USA basketball team was Shawn a part of in 1996?
The correct answer is 'Dream Team II'
They won the 96 fiba basketball championships that year. FIBA was an independent basketball association.
Basketball Question 7
UCLA Women's Basketball 03-04 - Which was the Bruins seed in the NCAA Tournament?
The correct answer is '10'
The Bruins played 7th seeded Minnesota which advanced to the Final Four in New Orleans. The Gophers defeated the Bruins 92-81. This was the first time since 2000 that the Bruins had been invited to the NCAA Tournament.
Basketball Question 8
Which Number Did He Wear? - Gail Goodrich of the UCLA Bruins wore what number on his basketball jersey?
The correct answer is '25'
Led UCLA to the first ever undefeated season and NCAA championship in 1964.
Basketball Question 9
Basketball Rules - Team A deflects a pass out of bounds (and in the backcourt) through the baseline of Team B. After being handed the ball from the official, a player from Team B runs down the baseline to get a better passing angle. The official calls a traveling violation. Is this the correct decision?
The correct answer is 'No'
This is a throw-in violation. A player has free run of the baseline only after a made shot. A traveling violation is called when the ball is in bounds and in play.
Basketball Question 10
Porky's Revenge! - What team did Angel Beach play at the basketball play-offs?
The correct answer is 'Farmingdale'
Angel Beach won 71 to 70.