Virginia Cavaliers Trivia Question

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  • 1. 

    What was the name of the long-time Virginia basketball arena during the 1980s and 1990s?

    • A. 

      University Hall

    • B. 

      St. Thomas Aquinas Center

    • C. 

      Memorial Arena

    • D. 

      Basketball Center

    Correct Answer
    A. University Hall
    Explanation
    University Hall was the name of the long-time Virginia basketball arena during the 1980s and 1990s.

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  • 2. 

    In which year did John Paul Jones Arena open on the University of Virginia campus?

    • A. 

      1976

    • B. 

      1986

    • C. 

      2006

    • D. 

      1996

    Correct Answer
    C. 2006
    Explanation
    John Paul Jones Arena opened on the University of Virginia campus in the year 2006.

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  • 3. 

    Who was Virginia's opponent on Ralph Sampson's final regular season ACC game?

    • A. 

      North Carolina

    • B. 

      Wake Forest

    • C. 

      Duke

    • D. 

      Maryland

    Correct Answer
    D. Maryland
    Explanation
    Ralph Sampson's final regular season ACC game was against Maryland.

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  • 4. 

    How many times was Virginia star Ralph Sampson named an All-American?

    • A. 

      One

    • B. 

      Four

    • C. 

      Two

    • D. 

      Three

    Correct Answer
    B. Four
    Explanation
    Ralph Sampson was named an All-American four times. This indicates that he was recognized as one of the top college basketball players in the country for four consecutive years. This level of consistency and recognition highlights his exceptional skills and contributions to the sport during his time at Virginia.

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  • 5. 

    Who did Virginia beat in the Sweet 16 in 1995?

    • A. 

      UCLA

    • B. 

      Kansas

    • C. 

      Duke

    • D. 

      Kentucky

    Correct Answer
    B. Kansas
    Explanation
    In the Sweet 16 of 1995, Virginia beat Kansas.

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  • 6. 

    Where did the Virginia Cavaliers play prior to playing in University Hall in 1965?

    • A. 

      Sampson Center

    • B. 

      Memorial Gymnasium

    • C. 

      Moachin Arena

    • D. 

      Cavaliers Center

    Correct Answer
    B. Memorial Gymnasium
    Explanation
    The Virginia Cavaliers played in Memorial Gymnasium prior to playing in University Hall in 1965.

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  • 7. 

    Which Virginia star had to have his dorm-room bed specially built to fit his height in 1983?

    • A. 

      Barry Parkhill

    • B. 

      Wally Walker

    • C. 

      Ralph Sampson

    • D. 

      Jeff Lamp

    Correct Answer
    C. Ralph Sampson
    Explanation
    Ralph Sampson had to have his dorm-room bed specially built to fit his height in 1983. This suggests that Sampson was exceptionally tall and required a bed that could accommodate his height.

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  • 8. 

    Who broke the NCAA career three-point field-goal record in 1998?

    • A. 

      Cory Alexander

    • B. 

      Curtis Staples

    • C. 

      Jeff Lamp

    • D. 

      Bryant Stith

    Correct Answer
    B. Curtis Staples
    Explanation
    Curtis Staples broke the NCAA career three-point field-goal record in 1998.

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  • 9. 

    Who led Virginia to the 1976 ACC Championship?

    • A. 

      Barry Parkhill

    • B. 

      Wally Walker

    • C. 

      Ralph Sampson

    • D. 

      Buzzy Wilkinson

    Correct Answer
    B. Wally Walker
    Explanation
    Wally Walker led Virginia to the 1976 ACC Championship.

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  • 10. 

    Who was the Naismith College Player of the Year in 1981, 1982, and 1983?

    • A. 

      Ralph Sampson

    • B. 

      Barry Parkhill

    • C. 

      Jeff Lamp

    • D. 

      Buzzy Wilkinson

    Correct Answer
    A. Ralph Sampson
    Explanation
    Ralph Sampson was the Naismith College Player of the Year in 1981, 1982, and 1983. This means that he was recognized as the best college basketball player in those three years.

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  • 11. 

    Which coach lead Virginia to two Final Four appearances in the 1980s?

    • A. 

      Terry Holland

    • B. 

      Bill Gibson

    • C. 

      Pete Gillen

    • D. 

      Jeff Jones

    Correct Answer
    A. Terry Holland
    Explanation
    Terry Holland is the correct answer because he led Virginia to two Final Four appearances in the 1980s.

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  • 12. 

    In which year did Virginia reach basketball's Final Four?

    • A. 

      2004

    • B. 

      1984

    • C. 

      1974

    • D. 

      1994

    Correct Answer
    B. 1984
    Explanation
    In 1984, Virginia reached basketball's Final Four.

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  • 13. 

    Who did Virginia play in its first-ever game at University Hall?

    • A. 

      South Carolina

    • B. 

      North Carolina

    • C. 

      Duke

    • D. 

      Kentucky

    Correct Answer
    D. Kentucky
    Explanation
    Virginia played Kentucky in its first-ever game at University Hall.

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  • 14. 

    In 1976, who lead Virginia to its first NCAA Tournament appearance?

    • A. 

      John Paul Jones

    • B. 

      Wally Walker

    • C. 

      Jeff Jones

    • D. 

      Ralph Sampson

    Correct Answer
    B. Wally Walker
    Explanation
    Wally Walker is the correct answer because he led Virginia to its first NCAA Tournament appearance in 1976.

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  • 15. 

    Where did Virginia Coach Dave Leitao play basketball?

    • A. 

      Northeastern

    • B. 

      Dayton

    • C. 

      Xavier

    • D. 

      DePaul

    Correct Answer
    A. Northeastern
    Explanation
    Dave Leitao, the Virginia Coach, played basketball at Northeastern.

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