March Madness College Basketball Quiz
How much do you know about March Madness College Basketball?
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Ohio State faced off with which school in the 2007 Tournament finals?
- A.
Florida
- B.
Kansas
- C.
Tennessee
- D.
UCLA
Correct Answer
A. FloridaExplanation
In the 2007 Tournament finals, Ohio State faced off with Florida.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How many #1 seeds were in the 2006 Final Four?
- A.
Two
- B.
None
- C.
Four
- D.
One
Correct Answer
B. NoneExplanation
In the 2006 Final Four, there were no #1 seeds. This means that none of the teams that made it to the Final Four were ranked as the top seed in their respective regions. This is a significant fact because #1 seeds are typically considered the strongest teams in the tournament and are expected to have the best chance of reaching the Final Four. The absence of any #1 seeds in the 2006 Final Four suggests that the tournament was particularly unpredictable and that lower-ranked teams were able to outperform the top-ranked teams.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which team ended a run of five straight Final Four appearances in 1992?
- A.
Houston
- B.
Michigan
- C.
Duke
- D.
UNLV
Correct Answer
C. DukeExplanation
Duke is the correct answer because they ended a run of five straight Final Four appearances in 1992. This means that the team that had previously made it to the Final Four for five consecutive years was unable to continue their streak due to Duke's victory.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which #2 seeds fell in the second round of the 2008 Tournament?
- A.
Stanford And Duke
- B.
Georgetown And Duke
- C.
UCLA And Stanford
- D.
Texas And Oklahoma
Correct Answer
B. Georgetown And DukeExplanation
In the second round of the 2008 Tournament, the #2 seeds that fell were Georgetown and Duke.Rate this question:
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- 5.
1982 All-Tournament Team member Michael Jordan first played in the NBA with which team?
- A.
Indiana Pacers
- B.
Houston Rockets
- C.
Detroit Pistons
- D.
Chicago Bulls
Correct Answer
D. Chicago BullsExplanation
Michael Jordan, a member of the 1982 All-Tournament Team, began his NBA career with the Chicago Bulls. This team selection implies that Jordan was a highly skilled player in college, which likely attracted the attention of NBA teams. Ultimately, he was drafted by the Bulls, where he went on to have a legendary career and become one of the greatest basketball players of all time.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Who won the 2000 National Championship game?
- A.
Wisconsin
- B.
Michigan State
- C.
North Carolina
- D.
Florida
Correct Answer
B. Michigan StateExplanation
Michigan State won the 2000 National Championship game.Rate this question:
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- 7.
1984 Most Outstanding Player Patrick Ewing had two 2000-point seasons for which NBA team?
- A.
Chicago Bulls
- B.
New York Knicks
- C.
Dallas Mavericks
- D.
Miami Heat
Correct Answer
B. New York KnicksExplanation
Patrick Ewing, who was the Most Outstanding Player in 1984, had two 2000-point seasons. This suggests that he played for a team for multiple seasons and was able to score a high number of points in two separate seasons. The only team listed that fits this description is the New York Knicks. Therefore, the correct answer is New York Knicks.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which school won the 2007 NCAA Tournament?
- A.
Ohio State
- B.
Florida
- C.
Kansas
- D.
Duke
Correct Answer
B. FloridaExplanation
Florida won the 2007 NCAA Tournament.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which 1997 Wake Forest player had 42 rebounds in two tournament games?
- A.
Muggsy Bogues
- B.
Rusty Larue
- C.
Darius Songaila
- D.
Tim Duncan
Correct Answer
D. Tim DuncanExplanation
Tim Duncan is the correct answer because he was a player for Wake Forest in 1997 and he had 42 rebounds in two tournament games.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Who won a one-point overtime National Finals game in 1989?
- A.
DePaul
- B.
Seton Hall
- C.
Michigan
- D.
Duke
Correct Answer
C. MichiganExplanation
In 1989, the one-point overtime National Finals game was won by Michigan.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which school was the first to win two National Championships in the 1980's?
- A.
UCLA
- B.
Villanova
- C.
Duke
- D.
Louisville
Correct Answer
D. LouisvilleExplanation
Louisville is the correct answer because they were the first school to win two National Championships in the 1980's. UCLA, Villanova, and Duke did not achieve this feat during that time period.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Which of the 1996 Final Four teams was the lowest-seeded?
- A.
Kentucky
- B.
Wake Forest
- C.
Mississippi State
- D.
Kansas
Correct Answer
C. Mississippi StateExplanation
Mississippi State was the lowest-seeded team in the 1996 Final Four. This means that they were ranked lower than Kentucky, Wake Forest, and Kansas.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Who won the National Championship game in 2005?
- A.
Michigan State
- B.
Illinois
- C.
Duke
- D.
North Carolina
Correct Answer
D. North CarolinaExplanation
In 2005, the National Championship game was won by North Carolina.Rate this question:
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- 14.
What was the only team to make four 1980's final four appearances?
- A.
LSU
- B.
Kansas
- C.
Louisville
- D.
Arizona
Correct Answer
C. LouisvilleExplanation
Louisville is the correct answer because they were the only team to make four Final Four appearances in the 1980s. This means that they were consistently successful and reached the semifinals of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament four times during that decade. The other teams listed, LSU, Kansas, and Arizona, did not achieve the same level of success in the Final Four during the 1980s.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Which of these 1982 All-Tournament Team members was a freshman?
- A.
Sleepy Floyd
- B.
James Worthy
- C.
Sam Perkins
- D.
Michael Jordan
Correct Answer
D. Michael JordanExplanation
Michael Jordan was the only freshman among the 1982 All-Tournament Team members. This means that he was in his first year of college basketball when he received this honor.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Before their 1997 appearance, when had North Carolina last been in the Final Four?
- A.
1995
- B.
1979
- C.
1990
- D.
1983
Correct Answer
A. 1995Explanation
North Carolina last appeared in the Final Four in 1995.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Which school won the 1980 NCAA Tournament?
- A.
UCLA
- B.
Purdue
- C.
Louisville
- D.
Michigan
Correct Answer
C. LouisvilleExplanation
Louisville won the 1980 NCAA Tournament.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Which 8th-seeded team went on to win the 1985 NCAA tournament?
- A.
USC
- B.
Villanova
- C.
Iowa
- D.
Temple
Correct Answer
B. VillanovaExplanation
In 1985, Villanova, the 8th-seeded team, emerged as the surprising champions of the NCAA tournament. They defied expectations and defeated higher-ranked teams throughout the tournament, including a stunning victory over the heavily favored Georgetown Hoyas in the final. Villanova's victory is considered one of the greatest upsets in college basketball history, as they became the lowest-seeded team to win the championship.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Who did Duke play for the 2001 National Championship?
- A.
Arizona
- B.
Stanford
- C.
Michigan State
- D.
Temple
Correct Answer
A. ArizonaExplanation
In the 2001 National Championship, Duke played against Arizona.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Most Outstanding 2005 Tournament Player Sean May first played in the NBA with which team?
- A.
Chicago Bulls
- B.
Los Angeles Lakers
- C.
Detroit Pistons
- D.
Charlotte Bobcats
Correct Answer
D. Charlotte BobcatsExplanation
Sean May, the most outstanding player of the 2005 tournament, made his NBA debut with the Charlotte Bobcats. This suggests that he was drafted or signed by the Bobcats and played his first professional basketball games with them. The other options, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, and Detroit Pistons, can be ruled out as they were not the team May initially played for in the NBA.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Which team was the first to make three straight Final Four appearances in the 2000's?
- A.
Florida
- B.
Kansas
- C.
North Carolina
- D.
UCLA
Correct Answer
D. UCLAExplanation
UCLA is the correct answer because they were the first team to make three straight Final Four appearances in the 2000's. This means that no other team achieved this feat before UCLA did.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Most Outstanding 2004 Tournament Player Okema Ekafor first played in the NBA for which team?
- A.
New York Knicks
- B.
Cleveland Cavaliers
- C.
Seattle SuperSonics
- D.
Charlotte Bobcats
Correct Answer
D. Charlotte BobcatsExplanation
Okema Ekafor, the most outstanding player of the 2004 tournament, made his NBA debut with the Charlotte Bobcats.Rate this question:
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- 23.
1980 Most Outstanding Player Darrell Griffith played his entire NBA career with which team?
- A.
New Jersey Nets
- B.
Denver Nuggets
- C.
Philadelphia 76ers
- D.
Utah Jazz
Correct Answer
D. Utah JazzExplanation
Darrell Griffith, the 1980 Most Outstanding Player, played his entire NBA career with the Utah Jazz.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Which two schools played in five 1990's Final Fours?
- A.
Michigan & UNLV
- B.
Arizona & Kentucky
- C.
Duke & North Carolina
- D.
Duke & UNLV
Correct Answer
C. Duke & North CarolinaExplanation
Duke and North Carolina played in five 1990's Final Fours.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Which team's 109-point game was the highest score in any 1997 Tournament game?
- A.
Utah's
- B.
Clemson's
- C.
Vanderbilt's
- D.
UCLA's
Correct Answer
D. UCLA'sExplanation
In the 1997 Tournament, UCLA's team scored the highest with 109 points in a single game. This means that they outperformed Utah, Clemson, and Vanderbilt in terms of scoring.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Which team recorded 117 points in a first round win over Georgia State in 1991?
- A.
Michigan State
- B.
Arkansas
- C.
Ohio State
- D.
Rutgers
Correct Answer
B. ArkansasExplanation
In 1991, Arkansas recorded 117 points in a first round win over Georgia State. This suggests that Arkansas had a strong offensive performance during that game, scoring a high number of points. Michigan State, Ohio State, and Rutgers are not mentioned in relation to this specific game, so they are unlikely to be the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Which team appeared in the Final Four for the second straight year in 1995?
- A.
Georgia Tech
- B.
Ohio State
- C.
Duke
- D.
Arkansas
Correct Answer
D. ArkansasExplanation
Arkansas is the correct answer because they appeared in the Final Four for the second consecutive year in 1995. This suggests that Arkansas had a strong basketball program during that time, consistently performing well and making it to the Final Four in back-to-back years.Rate this question:
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