Basketball Trivia Quiz # 3
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Battle of the Sexes: Pt. 1 - LSU Tiger "Pistol" Pete Maravich left college as the all-time leading scorer in men's NCAA basketball history with 3,667 points. Of the four women listed below, who came the closest to Maravich's 3,667 points during their NCAA career?
The correct answer is 'Carol Blazejowski - Montclair State'
Blazejowski had 3,199, Miller 3,018, Donovan 2,719, and Lieberman 2,430.
Basketball Question 2
The Fan - What College Basketball team does the Fan carry?
The correct answer is 'None of these'
Although the Fan carries March Madness on Westwood One, the Fan does not carry a college basketball team.
Basketball Question 3
Syracuse Basketball 2002-03 - 2003 was the first time Syracuse played in New Orleans for a National Championship.
The correct answer is 'False'
It was their second, the first being in 1987 in which Syracuse suffered a devastating loss to Indiana.
Basketball Question 4
Sing-A-Long With Cheech and Chong - In 'Earache My Eye', the basketball coach kicked him off the team for wearing high-heeled sneakers and acting like a what ?
The correct answer is 'Queen'
'Queen' - 'My basketball coach, he done kicked me off the team. For wearin' high-heel sneakers and actin' like a queen.'
Basketball Question 5
Division I Universities - The (basketball) stadium of UCLA is located right in downtown L.A.?
The correct answer is 'False'
It is located in Westwood, CA. Hence, John Wooden, UCLA legendary coach, was named the wizard of Westwood.
Basketball Question 6
Michigan State University Basketball - Who was the first official head coach of the MSU basketball team?
The correct answer is 'Charles Bemies'
The first established coach for Michigan Agricultural College (MSU), Charels Bemies was the first athletic director in school history, while also coaching the football, baseball and track teams. Bermies led the Spartans for two seasons with an overall record of 5-2 (.714), including a heartbreaking loss to Olivet by a score of 5-6.
Basketball Question 7
Tough 2001 NCAA Basketball - Which team is part of the Ohio Valley Conference?
The correct answer is 'Murray State'
Murray State did not have such a good season in 2001.
Basketball Question 8
Zizzo's Sports - Which NCAA Men's basketball team was the first to finish both the regular season and postseason undefeated?
The correct answer is 'Long Island University'
In 1938-39 Long Island University was the first NCAA Men's basketball team to finish undefeated at 23-0. Long Island University finished their perfect season by defeating previously unbeaten Loyola of Chicago (21-0) in the NIT Championship game 44-32. Oregon won the first NCAA Men's basketball tournament in 1939 defeating Ohio State University 46-33. UCLA finished undefeated in 1972-73. In 1975-76, Indiana University finished the season undefeated at 32-0 defeating the University of Michigan 86-68 in the NCAA championship game.
Basketball Question 9
Women's Olympic Basketball 2004 - Which player did not try out for the US Womens' basketball team and made it anyway?
The correct answer is 'Yolanda Griffith'
Many were angered by the decision to add a player who did not try out, but Griffith was a rebounding force who brought more experience to the team.
Basketball Question 10
Former Pac-10 Basketball Players - Guard, Brevin Knight attended what college?
The correct answer is 'Stanford'