Basketball Trivia Quiz # 5
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Dubious Records in Basketball - This team has the honor of being the only team to defeat the Celtics at Boston Garden in the 1985-1986 season. Which team?
The correct answer is 'Portland Trail Blazers'
The Celtics were 47-1 in Boston, including the playoffs, during the 1985-86 season. Their only loss came when Portland visited the Garden on December 6, 1985, defeating the Celtics 121-103.
Basketball Question 2
Syracuse Basketball 2002-03 - Against which opponent did Syracuse score only 54 points against and still win the game?
The correct answer is 'Miami'
Miami only scored 49.
Basketball Question 3
Villanova Men's Basketball - Who was Villanova's star player, who was injured against Florida in the 2nd round in 2004-05?
The correct answer is 'Curtis Sumpter'
Curtis Sumpter had a torn ACL and caused him to miss the season.
Basketball Question 4
"90210" Physical Education 101 - Brandon once got in over his head while gambling on basketball and football games. Who bailed Brando out of trouble with a bookie named Duke?
The correct answer is 'Nat Bussichio'
Brando was Nat's nickname for Brandon. Fitting, since the theme of his restaurant The Peach Pit was classic Hollywood nostalgia.
Basketball Question 5
Basketball Mix History - In 1957, which two teams were swept in the Western and Eastern Conference Finals?
The correct answer is 'Lakers & Nationals'
The Celtics and Hawks beat out the Nationals and Lakers. Eventually, the Celtics won in seven with the final game in double-overtime.
Basketball Question 6
Women's Olympic Basketball 2004 - Which three players from the 2004 Women's United States Olympic Basketball team were graduates of UCONN?
The correct answer is 'Sue Bird, Swin Cash, Diana Taurasi'
Olympians Diana Taurasi, Swin Cash, and Sue Bird, were all former UCONN players. Before Swin and Sue graduated in 2002, the UCONN Huskies went 39-0 and won the national championship. Even after losing such talented teamates, Diana Taurasi led her team to two more championships, defeating Tennessee in both title games.
Basketball Question 7
For Allen Iverson Fans - Since ______ years old Allen has been playing basketball.
The correct answer is '9'
Most people think according to the level of Iverson's skill in basketball, that he must of began playing when he was very, very young. This is not true, he began playing when he was 9 year old.
Basketball Question 8
Villanova Men's Basketball - Villanova was in the Pac-10 in the 2005-06 season.
The correct answer is 'False'
The Wildcats were in the Big East Conference.
Basketball Question 9
University of Arizona Basketball - He is one of two Major League Baseball players that played in the 2002 MLB season that also played basketball for Lute at Arizona.
The correct answer is 'Tony Clark'
Kenny Lofton is the more famous one, he was the Sixth Man on Lute's 1988 Final Four team. Clark transferred to San Diego State to get more playing time.
Basketball Question 10
Duke Basketball Numbers - In the 1998-99 season, who wore the #42 jersey?
The correct answer is 'Elton Brand'
Elton Brand played 2 seasons with Duke before going to the NBA. He later played for the Los Angeles Clippers.