Lasalle Quiz
In this quiz we look at La Salle University, located in Philadelphia, and its impact on the sport of basketball and the NBA. Who came from the college and what are their team called? You tell us!
- 1.
What is the nickname of the La Salle University men's basketball team?
- A.
Explorers
- B.
Warriors
- C.
Yellow Jackets
- D.
Tigers
Correct Answer
A. Explorers -
- 2.
Which NBA Hall of Famer played for La Salle University?
- A.
Jerry West
- B.
Rick Barry
- C.
Larry Bird
- D.
Tom Gola
Correct Answer
D. Tom Gola -
- 3.
Who coached the La Salle University men's basketball team during the 2013-14 season?
- A.
Billy Hahn
- B.
John Giannini
- C.
Joe Meehan
- D.
Lefty Ervin
Correct Answer
B. John Giannini -
- 4.
What conference did the La Salle University men's basketball team play in in 2013-14?
- A.
A-10
- B.
MAAC
- C.
Big East
- D.
Horizon League
Correct Answer
A. A-10 -
- 5.
Which La Salle University men's basketball player was 1990 College Player of the Year?
- A.
Lionel Simmons
- B.
Bernie Williams
- C.
Randy Woods
- D.
Gary Neal
Correct Answer
A. Lionel Simmons -
- 6.
Which arena and home of the La Salle University men's basketball team completed construction in 1998?
- A.
Ben Franklin Stadium
- B.
Tom Gola Arena
- C.
Explorer Dome
- D.
Henry Center
Correct Answer
B. Tom Gola Arena -
- 7.
How far did the La Salle University men's basketball team advance in the 2013 NCAA Tournament?
- A.
Round of 4
- B.
Round of 32
- C.
Round of 16
- D.
Round of 8
Correct Answer
C. Round of 16 -
- 8.
Which school did the La Salle University men's basketball team defeat in the finals of the 1954 NCAA Tournament?
- A.
Iowa
- B.
Santa Clara
- C.
Bradley
- D.
Rice
Correct Answer
C. Bradley -
- 9.
What informal group's city championship did La Salle University men's basketball win 8 times between 1931 and 2013?
- A.
Newark
- B.
Pittsburgh
- C.
Philadelphia
- D.
Buffalo
Correct Answer
C. Philadelphia -
- 10.
Which La Salle University men's basketball player was 1980 College Player of the Year?
- A.
Michael Brooks
- B.
Jim Phelan
- C.
Tom Gola
- D.
Fatty Taylor
Correct Answer
A. Michael Brooks -
- 11.
Which head coach left the La Salle University men's basketball team with a .829 winning percentage?
- A.
Ken Loeffler
- B.
Obie O'Brien
- C.
Paul Westhead
- D.
Speedy Morris
Correct Answer
A. Ken Loeffler -
- 12.
What athletic conference did La Salle University men's basketball leave in 1992?
- A.
ACC
- B.
PAC-10
- C.
Big Sky
- D.
MAAC
Correct Answer
D. MAAC -
- 13.
What historic arena did the La Salle University men's basketball team play in until 1989?
- A.
Palestra
- B.
Fenway Park
- C.
Silver Stadium
- D.
Madison Square Garden
Correct Answer
A. Palestra -
- 14.
Which La Salle graduate coached the La Salle University men's basketball team in 1969-70?
- A.
Jim Pollard
- B.
Billy Hahn
- C.
Tom Gola
- D.
Paul Westhead
Correct Answer
C. Tom Gola -
- 15.
Which La Salle University men's basketball player was College Player of the Year in 1955?
- A.
Bill Walton
- B.
Karl Malone
- C.
Tom Gola
- D.
John Stockton
Correct Answer
C. Tom Gola -
- 16.
How many NCAA tournament appearances did the La Salle University men's basketball team make between 1931 and 2013?
- A.
42
- B.
12
- C.
32
- D.
22
Correct Answer
B. 12 -
- 17.
Which college did the La Salle University men's basketball team play at Madison Square Garden in 2013?
- A.
IUP
- B.
Stony Brook
- C.
Northern Iowa
- D.
Penn State
Correct Answer
B. Stony Brook -
- 18.
What was the first ranked school that the La Salle University men's basketball team played during the 2013-14 season?
- A.
Quinnipiac
- B.
Villanova
- C.
Siena
- D.
Hartford
Correct Answer
B. Villanova -
- 19.
Which player on the La Salle University men's basketball team won the Robert V. Geasey Trophy 3 times?
- A.
Pepe Sanchez
- B.
Lionel Simmons
- C.
John Pinone
- D.
Guy Rodgers
Correct Answer
B. Lionel Simmons -
- 20.
What team knocked the La Salle University men's basketball team out of the 2013 Atlantic-10 Tournament?
- A.
Fordham
- B.
George Washington
- C.
St. Bonaventure
- D.
Butler
Correct Answer
D. Butler -
- 21.
Which school did La Salle men's basketball upset in the first round of the 2013 NCCA Tournament?
- A.
Wisconsin
- B.
Kansas State
- C.
Gonzaga
- D.
Syracuse
Correct Answer
B. Kansas State -
- 22.
What school knocked La Salle out of the Sweet 16 in the 2013 NCAA Tournament?
- A.
Harvard
- B.
Wichita State
- C.
Belmont
- D.
Arizona
Correct Answer
B. Wichita State -
- 23.
Which La Salle player became the first in NCAA history to record 3,000 points and 1,100 rebounds in 1990?
- A.
Lionel Simmons
- B.
Tom Gola
- C.
Jordan Price
- D.
Steve Zack
Correct Answer
A. Lionel Simmons -
- 24.
Which ranked opponent did the La Salle University men's basketball team defeat in 2012-13?
- A.
Richmond
- B.
Saint Joseph's
- C.
Butler
- D.
Dayton
Correct Answer
C. Butler -
- 25.
Who were the Saint Joseph's playing in 2013 when a Hawk player gave an obscene gesture that got him suspended?
- A.
Villanova
- B.
Marquette
- C.
Butler
- D.
Ohio State
Correct Answer
A. Villanova -
- 26.
While playing for La Salle University, Tom Gola set an NCAA record in what category?
- A.
Rebounds
- B.
Assists
- C.
Steals
- D.
Blocked Shots
Correct Answer
A. Rebounds -
- 27.
Which school did the La Salle University men's basketball team defeat in the finals of the 1952 NIT?
- A.
Duke
- B.
Dayton
- C.
Duquesne
- D.
Delaware
Correct Answer
B. Dayton -
- 28.
Which player for the La Salle University men's basketball team was twice selected as A-10 Player of the Year?
- A.
Randy Woods
- B.
Steven Smith
- C.
Rasual Butler
- D.
Tim Legler
Correct Answer
B. Steven Smith -
- 29.
Which La Salle basketball player was voted Best Big Five Player of All-Time?
- A.
Randy Woods
- B.
Lionel Simmons
- C.
Tim Legler
- D.
Doug Overton
Correct Answer
B. Lionel Simmons -
- 30.
Which La Salle basketball player holds the NCAA Basketball record for most consecutive games scoring in double figures?
- A.
Rasual Butler
- B.
Randy Woods
- C.
Tom Gola
- D.
Lionel Simmons
Correct Answer
D. Lionel Simmons -
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