Basketball Trivia Questions
A random basketball quiz for test your knowledge about it.
- 1.
What is another term for a basketball team's substitutes?
- A.
Bench
- B.
Dead Ball
- C.
Backboard
- D.
Point Guard
Correct Answer
A. Bench -
- 2.
Which basketball term is defined as "pass made without looking at the target"?
- A.
Give And Go Pass
- B.
Blind Pass
- C.
Brick
- D.
Fake
Correct Answer
B. Blind Pass -
- 3.
What NBA foul is for using any part of the body to block or impede progress?
- A.
Blocking Foul
- B.
Bonus Situation
- C.
Double Dribble
- D.
Traveling
Correct Answer
A. Blocking Foul -
- 4.
Which basketball term is defined as "when a team is entitled to bonus free throws"?
- A.
Charity Stripe
- B.
Coast To Coast
- C.
Bonus Situation
- D.
Hacking
Correct Answer
C. Bonus Situation -
- 5.
In basketball, what is "pass thrown to a teammate on one bounce" called?
- A.
Inside Shot
- B.
Bounce Pass
- C.
Clocking
- D.
Elbowing
Correct Answer
B. Bounce Pass -
- 6.
What basketball term means "to position oneself between the basket and an opposing player to get a rebound"?
- A.
Trap
- B.
Bank Shot
- C.
Cut
- D.
Box Out
Correct Answer
D. Box Out -
- 7.
Which basketball term is defined as "a poor shot, usually bounces hard off the rim or backboard"?
- A.
Hook Shot
- B.
Brick
- C.
Blocking Foul
- D.
Sixth Man
Correct Answer
B. Brick -
- 8.
Which basketball term is defined as "another name for the basket or a field goal"?
- A.
Chest Pass
- B.
Bucket
- C.
Crossover Dribble
- D.
Triple Double
Correct Answer
B. Bucket -
- 9.
Which basketball term is defined as "a shot that's made just before the buzzer sounds to signal the end of a period"?
- A.
Free Throw
- B.
Drive
- C.
Buzzer Beater
- D.
Three-Point Play
Correct Answer
C. Buzzer Beater -
- 10.
This basketball term is defined as "usually the tallest player on a team, who takes the tip-off"?
- A.
Center
- B.
Alley-Oop Pass
- C.
Technical Foul
- D.
Finger Roll
Correct Answer
A. Center -
- 11.
Which basketball term is defined as the "free throw line"?
- A.
Foul Trouble
- B.
Cylinder
- C.
Charity Stripe
- D.
Trap
Correct Answer
C. Charity Stripe -
- 12.
Which basketball term is defined as "a two-handed pass thrown from chest level"?
- A.
Give-And-Go
- B.
Chest Pass
- C.
Twenty-Four Second Clock
- D.
Moving Pick
Correct Answer
B. Chest Pass -
- 13.
Which basketball term is defined as "the entire length of the court"?
- A.
Three-Second Rule
- B.
Bonus Situation
- C.
Buzzer Beater
- D.
Coast To Coast
Correct Answer
D. Coast To Coast -
- 14.
Which basketball term is defined as "to make a free throw"?
- A.
Kicked Ball
- B.
Brick
- C.
Pivot Foot
- D.
Convert
Correct Answer
D. Convert -
- 15.
Which basketball term is defined as "the playing area for a game "?
- A.
Rim
- B.
Referee
- C.
Drive
- D.
Court
Correct Answer
D. Court -
- 16.
What is the basketball term for a dribble moving across the body from hand to hand?
- A.
Blocking Foul
- B.
Hook Shot
- C.
Crossover Dribble
- D.
Double Dribble
Correct Answer
C. Crossover Dribble -
- 17.
Which basketball term is defined as "an area directly above the basket"?
- A.
Cylinder
- B.
Elbowing
- C.
Forward
- D.
Chest Pass
Correct Answer
A. Cylinder -
- 18.
Which basketball term is defined as "after an official whistle, after any score, and after it has gone out of bounds"?
- A.
Elbowing
- B.
Offensive Foul
- C.
Dead Ball
- D.
Traveling
Correct Answer
C. Dead Ball -
- 19.
In basketball, a "double dribble" is best defined as what?
- A.
An Area Directly Above The Basket
- B.
A Segment Of A Basketball Game
- C.
A Quick Change In Direction
- D.
Dribbling Again Or Using Two Hands
Correct Answer
D. Dribbling Again Or Using Two Hands -
- 20.
In basketball, a "double pump" is best defined as what?
- A.
Pass And Cut Toward Basket
- B.
Steal Ball From Opponent
- C.
Three Seconds At Free Throw Lane
- D.
Two Fake Shots In Rapid Succession
Correct Answer
D. Two Fake Shots In Rapid Succession -
- 21.
In basketball, a "double team" is best defined as what?
- A.
Running With The Ball
- B.
Guard One Player With Two Defenders
- C.
Shot That Misses The Backboard
- D.
Disqualified For Too Many Fouls
Correct Answer
B. Guard One Player With Two Defenders -
- 22.
In basketball, a "dribble" is best defined as what?
- A.
Scoring In Double Digits In Three Different Categories
- B.
When A Player Is Close To The Limit For Personal Fouls
- C.
To Bounce The Ball Repeatedly With One Hand, While Moving Or Standing Still
- D.
Interfering With A Shot While It Is Into The Basket
Correct Answer
C. To Bounce The Ball Repeatedly With One Hand, While Moving Or Standing Still -
- 23.
In basketball, a "drive" is best defined as what?
- A.
An Area In The Frontcourt, Near The Free Throw Line, Where The Center Is Often Positioned
- B.
An Aggressive Move Toward The Basket With The Ball
- C.
Abbreviation For Overtime
- D.
A Type Of Foul Usually Called Because Of A Procedural Violation Or Misconduct
Correct Answer
B. An Aggressive Move Toward The Basket With The Ball -
- 24.
In basketball, a "dunk" is best defined as what?
- A.
An Infraction Of The Rules By A Player, Coach
- B.
Area From The Center Line To The Baseline Nearest The Basket Being Defended By The Team
- C.
A Shot When The Player Puts The Ball Above The Rim And Pushes It Into The Basket
- D.
The Rim Or Basket
Correct Answer
C. A Shot When The Player Puts The Ball Above The Rim And Pushes It Into The Basket -
- 25.
In basketball, "elbowing" is best defined as?
- A.
An Area Directly Above The Basket
- B.
Vigorous Or Excessive Swinging Of The Elbows
- C.
A Shot On Which The Shooter Jumps Into The Air And Releases The Ball From Above The Head
- D.
9 1/2 Inches In Diameter And Weighs 20 To 22 Ounces
Correct Answer
B. Vigorous Or Excessive Swinging Of The Elbows -
- 26.
In basketball, "fast break" is best defined as?
- A.
A Situation In Which Two Opposing Players Have Joint Possession Of The Basketball
- B.
A Rebound Of An Opponent's Shot
- C.
When A Player Is Close To The Limit For Personal Fouls
- D.
When A Team Moves The Ball Quickly Downcourt In An Attempt To Get A Quick Shot
Correct Answer
D. When A Team Moves The Ball Quickly Downcourt In An Attempt To Get A Quick Shot -
- 27.
In basketball, "field goal" is best defined as?
- A.
A Score Made From The Field During The Course Of Play, Worth 2 Or 3 Points
- B.
A Sleeve, 15 -18 Inches Long, Made Of Mesh, That's Suspended From The Rim
- C.
A Shot On Which The Shooter Jumps Into The Air And Releases The Ball From Above The Head
- D.
A Dunk On Which The Ball Is Thrown Down Very Hard Through The Basket
Correct Answer
A. A Score Made From The Field During The Course Of Play, Worth 2 Or 3 Points -
- 28.
In basketball, "Final Four" is best defined as?
- A.
The Area Encompassing The Free Throw Circle And Free Throw Lane
- B.
The Four Regional Champions In The NCAA's Annual Championship Tournament
- C.
Pass To A Teammate That Leads Directly To A Field Goal
- D.
One-Handed Shot On Which The Player Is Sideways To The Basket
Correct Answer
B. The Four Regional Champions In The NCAA's Annual Championship Tournament -
- 29.
In basketball, "finger roll" is best defined as?
- A.
A Loss Of Possession Through A Bad Pass, A Violation, Or A Steal By The Opposition
- B.
When The Defense Puts Extreme Pressure On The Player With The Ball
- C.
Location In The Free Throw Lane
- D.
A Close Range Shot That The Ball Rolls Gently Off The Fingertips Toward The Basket
Correct Answer
D. A Close Range Shot That The Ball Rolls Gently Off The Fingertips Toward The Basket -
- 30.
In basketball, "flagrant foul" is best defined as?
- A.
Pass Thrown High Near The Basket So A Teammate Can Leap And Score In A Single Motion
- B.
To Make A Free Throw
- C.
A Play On Which A Player Sets A Screen, Then Pivots And Heads Toward The Basket To Receive A Pass
- D.
Excessive Contact Against An Opponent
Correct Answer
D. Excessive Contact Against An Opponent -
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