Ultimate March Madness College Basketball Trivia
The ultimate challenging quiz on March Madness College Basketball
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What school's legendary coach has made 12 Final Four appearances?
- A.
Florida
- B.
CCNY
- C.
UCLA
- D.
Arkansas
Correct Answer
C. UCLAExplanation
UCLA is the correct answer because their legendary coach has made 12 Final Four appearances. This indicates that UCLA has had consistent success in reaching the Final Four of the NCAA basketball tournament, which is a significant achievement in college basketball.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What city has been selected to host the 2012 Final Four?
- A.
Miami
- B.
New Orleans
- C.
Houston
- D.
New York City
Correct Answer
B. New OrleansExplanation
New Orleans has been selected to host the 2012 Final Four.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What city has been selected to host the 2013 Final Four?
- A.
Pittsburgh
- B.
Atlanta
- C.
Dover
- D.
Dayton
Correct Answer
B. AtlantaExplanation
Atlanta has been selected to host the 2013 Final Four because it is a major city with a large and modern sports facility, the Georgia Dome. Atlanta has a strong sports culture and has successfully hosted major sporting events in the past, making it a suitable choice for hosting the Final Four. Additionally, Atlanta has good transportation infrastructure and amenities for visitors, making it an attractive destination for fans and teams attending the event.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What city has been selected to host the 2014 Final Four?
- A.
Las Vegas
- B.
Buffalo
- C.
Orlando
- D.
Arlington
Correct Answer
D. ArlingtonExplanation
Arlington has been selected to host the 2014 Final Four.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What city has been chosen to host the 2015 Final Four?
- A.
Indianapolis
- B.
Tallahassee
- C.
Reno
- D.
Detroit
Correct Answer
A. IndianapolisExplanation
Indianapolis has been chosen to host the 2015 Final Four. This means that the city has been selected as the location for the final games of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in 2015. The Final Four is a highly prestigious event in college basketball, and it typically attracts a large number of fans and media attention. Indianapolis was likely chosen due to its reputation as a sports-friendly city with excellent facilities and infrastructure to accommodate such a major sporting event.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What position did Georgetown's winner of Most Outstanding Player in the 1984 Final Four play?
- A.
Point Guard
- B.
Shooting Guard
- C.
Center
- D.
Forward
Correct Answer
C. CenterExplanation
In the 1984 Final Four, Georgetown's winner of Most Outstanding Player played as a Center.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What year was Syracuse's winner of Most Outstanding Player in the 2003 Final Four in?
- A.
Junior
- B.
Freshman
- C.
Senior
- D.
Sophmore
Correct Answer
B. FreshmanExplanation
The correct answer is "Freshman" because the question is asking for the year when Syracuse's winner of Most Outstanding Player in the 2003 Final Four was a freshman. This implies that the player won the award during their first year of college.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What school scored over 100 points in an NCAA title game in the 1990's?
- A.
UNLV
- B.
Florida
- C.
Georgetown
- D.
UConn
Correct Answer
A. UNLVExplanation
UNLV is the correct answer because they scored over 100 points in an NCAA title game in the 1990's. This suggests that UNLV had a high-scoring and successful performance in a championship game during that decade.Rate this question:
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- 9.
How many times was Duke in the Final Four from 1986 to 1994?
- A.
1 Time
- B.
7 Times
- C.
2 Times
- D.
8 Times
Correct Answer
B. 7 TimesExplanation
From 1986 to 1994, Duke was in the Final Four a total of 7 times. This means that they reached the semifinals of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on seven occasions during that time period.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which of these schools has more Final Fours wins as of 2010?
- A.
Kentucky
- B.
San Francisco
- C.
North Carolina
- D.
Ohio St
Correct Answer
A. KentuckyExplanation
Kentucky has more Final Four wins as of 2010 compared to the other schools listed.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What is the call in NCAA Basketball when the ref crosses his arms above his or her head?
- A.
Charging
- B.
Blocking Foul
- C.
Time Out
- D.
Intentional Foul
Correct Answer
D. Intentional FoulExplanation
When the ref crosses his or her arms above his or her head in NCAA Basketball, it is a signal for an intentional foul. This means that a player deliberately and intentionally committed a foul against an opponent, such as grabbing, pushing, or tripping, rather than it being accidental or incidental contact. The intentional foul results in free throws for the opposing team and potentially other penalties depending on the severity of the foul.Rate this question:
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- 12.
What is the call in NCAA Basketball when the ref pats their head?
- A.
Shot Clock Violation
- B.
Double Dribble
- C.
Goal Tending
- D.
Game Over
Correct Answer
A. Shot Clock ViolationExplanation
The correct answer is Shot Clock Violation. In NCAA Basketball, when the referee pats their head, it indicates a shot clock violation. This means that the offensive team has failed to attempt a shot before the shot clock expires. It results in a turnover, and the opposing team is awarded possession of the ball.Rate this question:
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- 13.
What is the maximum width of a headband or wristband allowed according to NCAAA rules for basketball?
- A.
6 Inches
- B.
1 Inch
- C.
2 Inches
- D.
12 Inches
Correct Answer
C. 2 InchesExplanation
According to NCAAA rules for basketball, the maximum width allowed for a headband or wristband is 2 inches.Rate this question:
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- 14.
What city does Florida State play its Division 1 home basketball games?
- A.
Orlando
- B.
Gainsville
- C.
Tampa
- D.
Tallahassee
Correct Answer
D. TallahasseeExplanation
Florida State plays its Division 1 home basketball games in Tallahassee.Rate this question:
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- 15.
How long is playing time in a half of a NCAA Basketball game?
- A.
40 Minutes
- B.
20 Minutes
- C.
12 Minutes
- D.
25 Minutes
Correct Answer
B. 20 MinutesExplanation
In a NCAA Basketball game, the playing time for each half is 20 minutes. This is the standard duration for each half of the game, making a total of 40 minutes for the entire game.Rate this question:
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- 16.
When does the time clock in a College basketball game start to include tenths of a second?
- A.
Less Then 2 Minutes
- B.
Last 10 Seconds
- C.
Less Then 1 Minute
- D.
Less Then 30 Seconds
Correct Answer
C. Less Then 1 MinuteExplanation
In a college basketball game, the time clock starts to include tenths of a second when there is less than 1 minute remaining in the game. This allows for a more precise measurement of time during the final moments of the game, ensuring fair play and accurate scoring.Rate this question:
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- 17.
What Division 1 school plays its home basketball games at Pauley Pavilion?
- A.
NYU
- B.
Florida
- C.
Florida State
- D.
UCLA
Correct Answer
D. UCLAExplanation
UCLA is the correct answer because Pauley Pavilion is the home basketball arena for the UCLA Bruins, who are a Division 1 school.Rate this question:
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- 18.
How many 2010-11 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team players are over seven feet tall?
- A.
3
- B.
None
- C.
1
- D.
2
Correct Answer
B. NoneExplanation
The correct answer is "None" because the question asks how many players on the 2010-11 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team are over seven feet tall. Since the answer is "None," it means that there were no players on the team who were over seven feet tall during that season.Rate this question:
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- 19.
How many 2010-11 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team players are under six feet tall?
- A.
Two
- B.
One
- C.
None
- D.
Four
Correct Answer
C. NoneExplanation
The correct answer is None. This means that there were no players on the 2010-11 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team who were under six feet tall.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Who won the 2007 Final Four Most Outstanding Player award?
- A.
Mike Conley
- B.
Joakim Noah
- C.
Corey Brewer
- D.
Greg Oden
Correct Answer
C. Corey BrewerExplanation
Corey Brewer won the 2007 Final Four Most Outstanding Player award.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Who did Florida beat to make it to the 2000 National Championship game?
- A.
Arizona
- B.
Tulsa
- C.
North Carolina
- D.
Indiana State
Correct Answer
C. North CarolinaExplanation
Florida beat North Carolina to make it to the 2000 National Championship game.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Who did Indiana beat to make it to the 2002 National Championship game?
- A.
Oregon
- B.
Pittsburgh
- C.
Oklahoma
- D.
Cincinnati
Correct Answer
C. OklahomaExplanation
Indiana beat Oklahoma to make it to the 2002 National Championship game.Rate this question:
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- 23.
1995 UCLA teammates Charles and Ed shared which last name?
- A.
Stewart
- B.
Bailey
- C.
O'Bannon
- D.
Johnson
Correct Answer
C. O'BannonExplanation
Charles and Ed, who were UCLA teammates in 1995, shared the last name O'Bannon.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Which Ivy League school won a first round game in the 1998 Tournament?
- A.
Cornell
- B.
MIT
- C.
Caltech
- D.
Princeton
Correct Answer
D. PrincetonExplanation
Princeton is the correct answer because it is an Ivy League school and it won a first-round game in the 1998 Tournament. Cornell, MIT, and Caltech are also prestigious institutions, but they are not part of the Ivy League.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Loyola Marymount set a record in their 1990 win over Michigan by scoring how many points?
- A.
149
- B.
118
- C.
131
- D.
163
Correct Answer
A. 149Explanation
In their 1990 win over Michigan, Loyola Marymount scored a record-breaking 149 points. This indicates that Loyola Marymount had an exceptional offensive performance, surpassing the previous record for most points scored in a game.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Who was the leading scorer in the 1979 NCAA Championship Game?
- A.
Magic Johnson
- B.
Greg Kelser
- C.
Larry Bird
- D.
Bob Heaton
Correct Answer
A. Magic JohnsonExplanation
Magic Johnson was the leading scorer in the 1979 NCAA Championship Game. This is evident from the fact that he is the correct answer given. Johnson, who played for Michigan State University, had an outstanding performance in the championship game against Indiana State University. He scored a total of 24 points, leading his team to victory and earning the title of the game's leading scorer.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Which 14th-seeded team knocked off Nebraska in the 1991 NCAA Tournament?
- A.
Bowling Green
- B.
BYU
- C.
New Orleans
- D.
Xavier
Correct Answer
D. XavierExplanation
In the 1991 NCAA Tournament, Xavier, the 14th-seeded team, defeated Nebraska.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Final Four 2002 Most Outstanding Player Juan Dixon began his NBA career with which team?
- A.
Washington
- B.
Indiana
- C.
Toronto
- D.
Boston
Correct Answer
A. WashingtonExplanation
Juan Dixon began his NBA career with the Washington Wizards.Rate this question:
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- 29.
Michigan's 51 points in the 1992 National Finals were the fewest since which 1981 losing team?
- A.
North Carolina
- B.
Florida State
- C.
Princeton
- D.
Indiana State
Correct Answer
A. North CarolinaExplanation
Michigan's 51 points in the 1992 National Finals were the fewest since the 1981 losing team, North Carolina. This suggests that North Carolina's losing team in 1981 scored fewer points than Michigan did in 1992.Rate this question:
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- 30.
Which Loyola Marymount player's 45 points in a 1990 game was tops in the 1990's?
- A.
Glenn Robinson
- B.
Bo Kimble
- C.
Travis Mays
- D.
Wally Szczerbiak
Correct Answer
B. Bo KimbleExplanation
Bo Kimble's 45 points in a 1990 game was the highest scoring performance in the 1990s. This means that no other Loyola Marymount player scored more points in a single game during that decade.Rate this question:
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