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  • 2. 

    Which 1987 number 10 seed made it to the Elite Eight, losing by one to Indiana?

    • Detroit

    • Akron

    • Louisiana State

    • Ball State

    Correct Answer
    A. Louisiana State
    Explanation
    In 1987, Louisiana State University (LSU) made it to the Elite Eight as a number 10 seed. They had a strong performance throughout the tournament but unfortunately lost by one point to Indiana in the Elite Eight round. This shows that despite being a lower seed, LSU was able to compete at a high level and make a deep run in the tournament.

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  • 3. 

    Who was named the Final Four Most Outstanding Player in 1993?

    • Jalen Rose

    • Jamal Mashburn

    • Brian Reese

    • Donald Williams

    Correct Answer
    A. Donald Williams
    Explanation
    Donald Williams was named the Final Four Most Outstanding Player in 1993. This recognition is given to the player who performs exceptionally well throughout the NCAA basketball tournament's Final Four games. Williams likely stood out among the other candidates, Jalen Rose, Jamal Mashburn, and Brian Reese, due to his outstanding skills, contributions, and performance during the tournament, leading his team to victory and earning him the prestigious title of Most Outstanding Player.

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  • 4. 

    Which #12 seed made it to the 2002 Elite Eight?

    • Southern Illinois

    • Missouri

    • Pepperdine

    • USC

    Correct Answer
    A. Missouri
    Explanation
    In the 2002 NCAA tournament, Missouri, a #12 seed, made it to the Elite Eight. This means that they were able to advance through the first three rounds of the tournament and reach the regional finals. It is worth noting that #12 seeds are typically considered underdogs and it is uncommon for them to make it this far in the tournament. However, Missouri had a strong performance in that year's tournament and managed to secure a spot in the Elite Eight.

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  • 5. 

    What was the only team to score 100 points in a 1994 NCAA Tournament game and lose?

    • Nebraska

    • Tulsa

    • Hawaii

    • UCLA

    Correct Answer
    A. UCLA
    Explanation
    In the 1994 NCAA Tournament, UCLA was the only team to score 100 points in a game and still lose. This suggests that despite their impressive offensive performance, their defense was lacking, allowing the opposing team to score even more points and ultimately secure the victory.

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  • 6. 

    Who did North Carolina beat to get to the 1993 Championship Game?

    • Kansas

    • Santa Clara

    • Temple

    • Indiana

    Correct Answer
    A. Kansas
    Explanation
    North Carolina beat Kansas to advance to the 1993 Championship Game.

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  • 7. 

    Which school appeared as the lowest seed (#6) in the 1990's Final Fours?

    • Mississippi State

    • Michigan

    • USC

    • Georgia Tech

    Correct Answer
    A. Michigan
    Explanation
    Michigan appeared as the lowest seed (#6) in the 1990's Final Fours.

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  • 8. 

    Who did North Carolina face for the National Championship in 2005?

    • Illinois

    • Arizona

    • Florida

    • West Virginia

    Correct Answer
    A. Illinois
    Explanation
    In 2005, North Carolina faced Illinois for the National Championship.

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  • 9. 

    Which team was the first to make three Final Four appearances in the 2000's?

    • Michigan State

    • Florida

    • Utah

    • Kansas

    Correct Answer
    A. Michigan State
    Explanation
    Michigan State is the correct answer because they were the first team to make three Final Four appearances in the 2000's. This means that they were the first team to reach the semi-finals of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament three times during that decade. The other teams listed, Florida, Utah, and Kansas, may have also made Final Four appearances in the 2000's, but Michigan State was the first to achieve this feat.

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  • 10. 

    Which of these teams appeared in three 1980's Final Fours?

    • Indiana

    • Seton Hall

    • Houston

    • Illinois

    Correct Answer
    A. Houston
    Explanation
    Houston is the correct answer because they appeared in three Final Fours in the 1980s. Indiana, Seton Hall, and Illinois did not achieve this feat during that time period.

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  • 11. 

    Which 11th-seeded team made it to the Elite Eight in 1990?

    • Temple

    • California

    • Loyola Marymount

    • Dayton

    Correct Answer
    A. Loyola Marymount
    Explanation
    In 1990, Loyola Marymount, the 11th-seeded team, made it to the Elite Eight.

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  • 12. 

    Arizona had to go to overtime to beat which Elite Eight team in 1997?

    • Boston College

    • UCLA

    • Providence

    • Cincinnati

    Correct Answer
    A. Providence
    Explanation
    In 1997, Arizona had a tough game against Providence in the Elite Eight. The game was so closely contested that it went into overtime. Arizona managed to come out on top and secure the victory, advancing to the Final Four.

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  • 13. 

    Memphis beat which team to make the 2008 NCAA Championship Finals?

    • UCLA

    • Texas

    • Xavier

    • Davidson

    Correct Answer
    A. UCLA
    Explanation
    Memphis defeated UCLA to make it to the 2008 NCAA Championship Finals.

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  • 14. 

    1991 Final Four Most Outstanding Player Christian Laettner ended his NBA career on which team?

    • Miami Heat

    • Detroit Pistons

    • Cleveland Cavaliers

    • Los Angeles Lakers

    Correct Answer
    A. Miami Heat
    Explanation
    Christian Laettner ended his NBA career on the Miami Heat.

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  • 15. 

    Who faced off with Florida in the 2006 National Championship game?

    • Duke

    • UCLA

    • LSU

    • Memphis

    Correct Answer
    A. UCLA
    Explanation
    In the 2006 National Championship game, UCLA faced off with Florida.

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  • 16. 

    Which 13th-seeded team made it to the 1999 Sweet Sixteen?

    • Weber State

    • Iowa

    • Oklahoma

    • Arkansas State

    Correct Answer
    A. Oklahoma
    Explanation
    Oklahoma is the correct answer because they were the 13th-seeded team that made it to the Sweet Sixteen in 1999.

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  • 17. 

    Which 1988 13th-seeded team beat Indiana and Georgia Tech to reach the Sweet Sixteen?

    • Notre Dame

    • Richmond

    • Murray State

    • Villanova

    Correct Answer
    A. Richmond
    Explanation
    Richmond is the correct answer because in 1988, as a 13th-seeded team, they defeated both Indiana and Georgia Tech to advance to the Sweet Sixteen.

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  • 18. 

    11th-seeded Tulane beat which team in the first round of the 1993 tournament?

    • Indiana

    • Kansas State

    • Holy Cross

    • Missouri

    Correct Answer
    A. Kansas State
    Explanation
    In the first round of the 1993 tournament, 11th-seeded Tulane defeated Kansas State.

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  • 19. 

    Which was the first #1 seed to be eliminated from the 1983 NCAA tournament?

    • St. John's

    • Houston

    • Virginia

    • Syracuse

    Correct Answer
    A. St. John's
    Explanation
    In the 1983 NCAA tournament, St. John's was the first #1 seed to be eliminated. This means that they were the top-ranked team in their region but were defeated in the tournament before reaching the Final Four. The question is asking for the first team to hold this seed to be eliminated, and the correct answer is St. John's.

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  • 20. 

    Whose 27.8 PPG was the highest average in the 1996 NCAA Tournament?

    • Todd Burgan's

    • Tony Delk's

    • Tim Duncan's

    • Allen Iverson's

    Correct Answer
    A. Allen Iverson's
    Explanation
    Allen Iverson's 27.8 PPG was the highest average in the 1996 NCAA Tournament. This means that he scored an average of 27.8 points per game throughout the tournament, which was higher than any other player.

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  • 21. 

    Which #1 seed required overtime to topple ninth-seeded Gonzaga in the 2003 Tournament?

    • Arizona

    • Oklahoma

    • Holy Cross

    • Duquesne

    Correct Answer
    A. Arizona
    Explanation
    In the 2003 Tournament, the #1 seed Arizona required overtime to defeat the ninth-seeded Gonzaga. This suggests that the game was highly competitive and evenly matched, with both teams putting up a strong fight. Despite being the higher seed, Arizona faced a tough challenge from Gonzaga and needed the extra period to secure the victory.

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  • 22. 

    UCLA squeaked by which #9 seed in the second round of the 2008 Tournament, 51-49?

    • Texas A&M

    • UNLV

    • San Diego

    • Purdue

    Correct Answer
    A. Texas A&M
    Explanation
    In the second round of the 2008 Tournament, UCLA narrowly defeated the #9 seed Texas A&M with a score of 51-49.

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  • 23. 

    Which team scored 96 or more points in each of its four 1995 NCAA Tournament games?

    • Kentucky

    • Virginia

    • Maryland

    • Connecticut

    Correct Answer
    A. Connecticut
    Explanation
    Connecticut is the correct answer because it is the only team listed that scored 96 or more points in each of its four 1995 NCAA Tournament games. This means that Connecticut consistently performed well offensively throughout the tournament, scoring a high number of points in every game they played. The other teams listed may have scored 96 or more points in some of their games, but not in all four, making them incorrect answers.

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  • 24. 

    Who was the only player to have a 50-point game in the NCAA tournament in the 1980's?

    • David Robinson

    • Hakeem Olajuwon

    • Michael Jordan

    • Hersey Hawkins

    Correct Answer
    A. David Robinson
    Explanation
    David Robinson was the only player to have a 50-point game in the NCAA tournament in the 1980's. This means that during that specific decade, no other player was able to score 50 or more points in a single game in the NCAA tournament.

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  • 25. 

    Which team beat Murray State, Detroit, Auburn, and St. John's in the 1999 Tournament?

    • Connecticut

    • Maryland

    • Ohio State

    • Stanford

    Correct Answer
    A. Ohio State
    Explanation
    Ohio State is the correct answer because they defeated Murray State, Detroit, Auburn, and St. John's in the 1999 Tournament.

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