Are You A Basketball Champion?

30 Questions | By Alfredhook3 | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 284

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1.

In basketball, what is the point guard?
- A.
  
  The Free Throw Line
- B.
  
  Player Who Usually Runs The Offense
- C.
  
  A Front Court Ball Violation
- D.
  
  Interfering With A Shot
2.

In basketball, "power forward" is best defined as what?
- A.
  
  An Area In The Frontcourt
- B.
  
  A Dunk Shot
- C.
  
  A Strong, Bulky Forward
- D.
  
  One-Handed Shot
3.

In basketball, "press" is best defined as what?
- A.
  
  The Rim Or Basket
- B.
  
  Defense Pressuring The Ball Handler
- C.
  
  Structure That Holds The Basket
- D.
  
  Jump Ball Used To Start A Game
4.

What is a referee in basketball?
- A.
  
  A Team's Substitutes
- B.
  
  Official In Charge Of A Game
- C.
  
  Pass Thrown On One Bounce
- D.
  
  Area Between The Lines
5.

In basketball, "rim" is best defined as?
- A.
  
  Position Oneself Beside The Basket
- B.
  
  Two Opposwing Players Have The Ball
- C.
  
  Metal Ring Attached To A Backboard
- D.
  
  The Game Of Basketball
6.

In basketball, "scorer" is best defined as?
- A.
  
  Officials In Charge
- B.
  
  Interfering With A Shot
- C.
  
  Person Who Counts Points & Fouls
- D.
  
  Tallest Player On Team
7.

In basketball, "screen" is best defined as what?
- A.
  
  Position In Path Of Opponent
- B.
  
  Loss Of Possession
- C.
  
  A Sleeve Of Mesh Suspended From Rim
- D.
  
  Area In The Frontcourt
8.

In basketball, "slam dunk" is best defined as?
- A.
  
  A Double Team On The Ball Handler
- B.
  
  Extreme Pressure On The Handler
- C.
  
  Another Name For A Field Goal
- D.
  
  A Ball Slammed Down Into The Basket
9.

In basketball, "steal" is best defined as what?
- A.
  
  Moving The Ball Without Dribbling
- B.
  
  Keeping The Ball Away From Someone
- C.
  
  Taking The Ball From An Opponent
- D.
  
  Blocking A Shot
10.

In basketball, "technical foul" is best defined as?
- A.
  
  Procedural Violation Or Misconduct
- B.
  
  Shooting Inside The Free Throw Zone
- C.
  
  Blocked Field Goal
- D.
  
  Shot Made After The Buzzer Sounds
11.

In basketball, "three-point play" is best defined as?
- A.
  
  2-Point Field Goal With Free Throw
- B.
  
  Going To Basket To Receive Pass
- C.
  
  Close Shot With Gentle Roll
- D.
  
  1-Handed Shot From The Side
12.

In basketball, what does "tip-off" mean?
- A.
  
  Shot Clock In The NBA
- B.
  
  Make A Free Throw
- C.
  
  Jump Ball Used To Start Game
- D.
  
  Defense Pressures Player
13.

In basketball, how is "top of the key" best defined?
- A.
  
  Area Behind Free Throw Line
- B.
  
  Player In Control Of The Ball
- C.
  
  Two Handed Dribble
- D.
  
  Ball Bounced Off Backboard
14.

In basketball, "trap" is best defined as?
- A.
  
  Banking Off The Backboard
- B.
  
  9 1/2 Inches And 20 Ounces
- C.
  
  Sudden Double Team On The Handler
- D.
  
  Aggressive Move Toward The Basket
15.

In basketball, "traveling" is best defined as?
- A.
  
  The Playing Area For A Game
- B.
  
  Guarding A Specific Opponent
- C.
  
  18-Inch Metal Ring That Holds A Net
- D.
  
  Too Many Steps Without Dribbling
16.

In basketball, what is a turnover?
- A.
  
  Abbreviation For Overtime
- B.
  
  Two Fake Shots In Rapid Succession
- C.
  
  Violation While Dribbling
- D.
  
  Loss Of Possession
17.

In basketball, "walking" is best defined as?
- A.
  
  Deliberate Foul To Stop The Clock
- B.
  
  Another Term For Traveling
- C.
  
  Close Range Shot, Gentle Basket
- D.
  
  Screening The Ball
18.

Which of the following teams play basketball?
- A.
  
  Houston Texans
- B.
  
  Utah Jazz
- C.
  
  Pittsburgh Steelers
- D.
  
  Indianapolis Colts
19.

Which of the following teams play basketball?
- A.
  
  Anaheim Angels
- B.
  
  Pittsburgh Pirates
- C.
  
  Denver Nuggets
- D.
  
  Detroit Tigers
20.

Which of the following teams play basketball?
- A.
  
  Minnesota Vikings
- B.
  
  Buffalo Bills
- C.
  
  Cleveland Cavaliers
- D.
  
  Ottawa Senators
21.

Which of the following is a professional basketball team?
- A.
  
  Cleveland Indians
- B.
  
  Orlando Magic
- C.
  
  Seattle Seahawks
- D.
  
  Texas Rangers
22.

Which athlete who started the revolution of playing basketball above the rim was known as "Dr. J"?
- A.
  
  Alex English
- B.
  
  Oscar Robertson
- C.
  
  Bobby Jones
- D.
  
  Julius Erving
23.

Which 3 won the regular season MVP, NBA Finals MVP and All-Star Game MVP Awards in the same season?
- A.
  
  Allen Iverson, Reggie Miller, Glenn Robinson
- B.
  
  Michael Jordan, Shaquille O' Neal, Willis Reed
- C.
  
  Michael Jordan, Allen Iverson, Penny Hardaway
- D.
  
  Grant Hill, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson
24.

Who was the first man to be drafted in NBA from the Soviet Union?
- A.
  
  Valeri Tichonenko
- B.
  
  Arvydas Sabonis
- C.
  
  Valdis Valters
- D.
  
  Sarunas Marciulionis
25.

What is the format of the NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament?
- A.
  
  Swiss Style
- B.
  
  Double Elimination
- C.
  
  Round Robin
- D.
  
  Single Elimination