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    What arena do the Kentucky Wildcats call their basketball home court?

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  • 2. 

    The Kentucky Wildcats 1998 National Champions earned what nickname in their last three games?

    • Wild Wild West

    • Skinned The Cats

    • The Invincibles

    • Comeback Cats

    Correct Answer
    A. Comeback Cats
    Explanation
    The Kentucky Wildcats earned the nickname "Comeback Cats" in their last three games because they displayed an impressive ability to come back from deficits and secure victories. This nickname highlights their resilience and determination as a team, showcasing their ability to overcome challenges and emerge victorious.

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  • 3. 

    When the NCAA placed Kentucky's basketball program on probation, it was on what magazine cover?

    • Newsweek

    • Time

    • Kentucky Living

    • Sports Illustrated

    Correct Answer
    A. Sports Illustrated
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Sports Illustrated. Sports Illustrated is a popular sports magazine known for its coverage of various sports, including basketball. When the NCAA placed Kentucky's basketball program on probation, it garnered a lot of attention and media coverage. Sports Illustrated, being a prominent sports magazine, likely featured the story on its cover, highlighting the controversy surrounding the program.

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  • 4. 

    The Kentucky Wildcats called March 19, 1989 "Kentucky's Shame" when who resigned?

    • Don Haskins

    • Eddie Sutton

    • Sean Woods

    • Richie Farmer

    Correct Answer
    A. Eddie Sutton
    Explanation
    Eddie Sutton resigned on March 19, 1989, which was referred to as "Kentucky's Shame" by the Kentucky Wildcats.

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  • 5. 

    What movie immortalized Kentucky's loss to Texas Western in 1966?

    • Invincible

    • Hoosiers

    • Glory Road

    • Hoop Dreams

    Correct Answer
    A. Glory Road
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Glory Road. This movie immortalized Kentucky's loss to Texas Western in 1966. It tells the story of the Texas Western College basketball team, which was the first team to start five black players in the NCAA championship game. The team's victory over the heavily favored Kentucky Wildcats became a pivotal moment in sports history, highlighting the racial tensions and discrimination prevalent at the time. The movie showcases the team's journey and the impact they had on breaking down racial barriers in college basketball.

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  • 6. 

    Which former Kentucky Wildcat went on to become Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture?

    • John Pelphrey

    • Pat Riley

    • Richie Farmer

    • Don Haskins

    Correct Answer
    A. Richie Farmer
    Explanation
    Richie Farmer, a former Kentucky Wildcat, went on to become the Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture.

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  • 7. 

    Kentucky Wildcat Walter McCarty has played all positions except what?

    • Power Forward

    • Small Forward

    • Point Guard

    • Center

    Correct Answer
    A. Point Guard
    Explanation
    Walter McCarty, the Kentucky Wildcat, has played all positions except for the Point Guard position. This means that he has experience playing as a Power Forward, Small Forward, and Center. However, he has not played as a Point Guard, indicating that this is the position he has not played.

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  • 8. 

    Who played under coach Rick Pitino as both a Kentucky Wildcat and Boston Celtic?

    • Jeff Sheppard

    • Scott Padgett

    • Popeye Jones

    • Ron Mercer

    Correct Answer
    A. Ron Mercer
    Explanation
    Ron Mercer is the correct answer because he played under coach Rick Pitino both as a Kentucky Wildcat and as a Boston Celtic. Pitino was the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats from 1989 to 1997, during which Mercer played for the team. Later, when Pitino became the head coach of the Boston Celtics in 1997, Mercer was drafted by the Celtics and played under Pitino once again in the NBA.

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  • 9. 

    The 1966 Kentucky Wildcats team, dubbed "Rupp's Runts" had no starters taller than what?

    • 6 Feet, 0 Inches

    • 6 Feet, 5 Inches

    • 5 Feet, 7 Inches

    • 5 Feet, 11 Inches

    Correct Answer
    A. 6 Feet, 5 Inches
    Explanation
    The 1966 Kentucky Wildcats team, known as "Rupp's Runts," had no starters taller than 6 feet, 5 inches. This means that the tallest player in the starting lineup was 6 feet, 5 inches, and none of the other starters were taller than that. This information highlights the unique composition of the team, as they were able to compete successfully despite not having a particularly tall lineup.

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  • 10. 

    When Scott Padgett left UK because of poor academic performance, what kind of work did he do?

    • Lawn Service

    • Horse Jockey

    • Dishwasher

    • Museum Tour Guide

    Correct Answer
    A. Lawn Service
    Explanation
    Scott Padgett worked in the Lawn Service industry after leaving UK due to poor academic performance.

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  • 11. 

    Who finished his college career as Kentucky's all-time leader in blocked shots (268)?

    • Jamaal Magloire

    • Mark Pope

    • Sean Woods

    • Nazr Mohammed

    Correct Answer
    A. Jamaal Magloire
    Explanation
    Jamaal Magloire finished his college career as Kentucky's all-time leader in blocked shots with a total of 268.

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  • 12. 

    What was the Kentucky Wildcat group which provided 1948 Gold Medal U.S. Olympic basketball players?

    • The Fiddlin' Five

    • Kentucky Moonshine

    • Gold Team

    • The Fabulous Five

    Correct Answer
    A. The Fabulous Five
    Explanation
    The Fabulous Five is the correct answer because it accurately identifies the Kentucky Wildcat group that provided the 1948 Gold Medal U.S. Olympic basketball players. This group, known as The Fabulous Five, consisted of players from the University of Kentucky who went on to represent the United States in the Olympics and win the gold medal.

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  • 13. 

    "The Untouchables" team of the Kentucky Wildcats included how many players that went on to the NBA?

    • 8

    • 10

    • 9

    • 11

    Correct Answer
    A. 9
    Explanation
    The "Untouchables" team of the Kentucky Wildcats included a total of 9 players who went on to play in the NBA. This suggests that the team had a significant number of talented players who were able to transition to professional basketball after their college careers.

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  • 14. 

    What Kentucky Wildcat who played under coach Eddie Sutton later worked on Sutton's staff?

    • Eric Manuel

    • John Pelphrey

    • Deron Feldhaus

    • Chris Mills

    Correct Answer
    A. John Pelphrey
    Explanation
    John Pelphrey is the correct answer because he played for the Kentucky Wildcats under coach Eddie Sutton and later went on to work on Sutton's coaching staff. This shows a direct connection and involvement between Pelphrey and Sutton, indicating that Pelphrey had a professional relationship with his former coach.

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  • 15. 

    What fraternity did Tony Delk pledge while at Kentucky?

    • Delta Sigma Phi

    • Omega Psi Phi

    • Chi Psi

    • Epsilon Sigma Delta

    Correct Answer
    A. Omega Psi Phi
    Explanation
    Tony Delk pledged Omega Psi Phi while he was at Kentucky.

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