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    Which former Demon Deacon is famous for being a short player?

    • Tim Duncan
    • Chris Paul
    • Josh Howard
    • Mugsy Bogues
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Explore the history and achievements of Wake Forest Demon Deacons with this engaging quiz. Test your knowledge on famous alumni, key basketball and football players, and notable sports milestones related to Wake Forest.

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  • 2. 

    Which Demon Deacons basketball player starred in the movie "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"?

    • Tim Duncan

    • Kenny Green

    • Marc Blucas

    • Muggsy Bogues

    Correct Answer
    A. Marc Blucas
    Explanation
    Marc Blucas is the correct answer because he is the only player listed who starred in the movie "Buffy the Vampire Slayer". Tim Duncan, Kenny Green, and Muggsy Bogues are all former Demon Deacons basketball players, but they did not appear in the movie.

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  • 3. 

    Which Demon Deacon won the 1997 national player of the year award?

    • Josh Howard

    • Tim Duncan

    • Chris Paul

    • Lawrence Joel

    Correct Answer
    A. Tim Duncan
    Explanation
    Tim Duncan won the 1997 national player of the year award. This recognition is likely due to his exceptional performance during that year, which impressed voters and experts in the basketball community. Duncan's skills, leadership, and impact on the game during the 1997 season made him stand out among his peers, leading to him receiving this prestigious award.

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  • 4. 

    In 2005, who was suspended for punching a North Carolina State player?

    • Josh Howard

    • Muggsy Bogues

    • Tim Duncan

    • Chris Paul

    Correct Answer
    A. Chris Paul
    Explanation
    Chris Paul was suspended for punching a North Carolina State player in 2005.

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  • 5. 

    Which Wake Forest quarterback also helped the school's basketball team reach postseason play?

    • Rodney Rogers

    • Frank Johnson

    • Rusty LaRue

    • Dickie Hemric

    Correct Answer
    A. Rusty LaRue
    Explanation
    Rusty LaRue is the correct answer because he was not only a quarterback for Wake Forest but also played basketball for the school's team. He helped the basketball team reach postseason play, showcasing his skills and versatility in both sports.

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  • 6. 

    Who gave Wake Forest an amazing performance in the 1995 ACC Tournament, leading them to the title?

    • Tim Duncan

    • Rusty LaRue

    • Chris Paul

    • Randolph Childress

    Correct Answer
    A. Randolph Childress
    Explanation
    Randolph Childress gave Wake Forest an amazing performance in the 1995 ACC Tournament, leading them to the title.

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  • 7. 

    Which famous Wake Forest alum played on the team's 1962 Final Four Team?

    • Tim Duncan

    • Josh Howard

    • Billy Packer

    • Mugsy Bogues

    Correct Answer
    A. Billy Packer
    Explanation
    Billy Packer is the correct answer because he was a famous Wake Forest alum who played on the team's 1962 Final Four Team.

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  • 8. 

    What nationality is Wake Forest star Darius Songaila?

    • Lithuanian

    • Spanish

    • Portuguese

    • Venezuelan

    Correct Answer
    A. Lithuanian
    Explanation
    Darius Songaila is of Lithuanian nationality.

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  • 9. 

    In which year did Wake Forest reach the Final Four?

    • 1962

    • 1982

    • 1972

    • 1992

    Correct Answer
    A. 1962
    Explanation
    Wake Forest reached the Final Four in the year 1962.

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  • 10. 

    Which Wake Forest star was named ACC athlete of the year in 1955?

    • Len Chappell

    • Billy Packer

    • Dickie Hemric

    • Rusty LaRue

    Correct Answer
    A. Dickie Hemric
    Explanation
    Dickie Hemric was named ACC athlete of the year in 1955. This recognition was likely due to his exceptional performance and achievements in his respective sport during that year. Hemric's outstanding athletic abilities and contributions to Wake Forest University made him the deserving recipient of this prestigious title.

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  • 11. 

    Which Wake Forest star player was the 2003 ACC player of the year?

    • Tim Duncan

    • Josh Howard

    • Chris Paul

    • Muggsy Bogues

    Correct Answer
    A. Josh Howard
    Explanation
    Josh Howard was the 2003 ACC player of the year. This award is given to the best basketball player in the Atlantic Coast Conference for that particular year. The other players mentioned, Tim Duncan, Chris Paul, and Muggsy Bogues, were all notable basketball players but did not receive the ACC player of the year award in 2003.

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  • 12. 

    Which Wake Forest star was named ACC player of the year in both 1961 and 1962?

    • Len Chappell

    • Mugsy Bogues

    • Frank Johnson

    • Billy Packer

    Correct Answer
    A. Len Chappell
    Explanation
    Len Chappell was named ACC player of the year in both 1961 and 1962.

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  • 13. 

    In which year did Wake Forest win its first outright regular-season league title in 41 years?

    • 2001

    • 2003

    • 1995

    • 1999

    Correct Answer
    A. 2003
    Explanation
    In 2003, Wake Forest won its first outright regular-season league title in 41 years. This means that they had not won a league title on their own since 1962. The other years listed (2001, 1995, 1999) are not correct as they do not correspond to the year when Wake Forest achieved this milestone.

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  • 14. 

    Wally Szczerbiak, the 6th overall pick in the 1999 NBA Draft, attended which of these schools?

    • San Jose State

    • Miami

    • None (Soviet Union)

    • Colorado

    Correct Answer
    A. Miami
    Explanation
    Wally Szczerbiak, the 6th overall pick in the 1999 NBA Draft, attended Miami.

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  • 15. 

    What former Wake Forest player's ACC scoring record was broken by J.J. Redick in 2006?

    • Tim Duncan

    • Dickie Hemric

    • Joel Shankle

    • Len Chappell

    Correct Answer
    A. Dickie Hemric
    Explanation
    Dickie Hemric is the correct answer because his ACC scoring record was broken by J.J. Redick in 2006. This implies that Hemric held the record for the most points scored in the ACC until Redick surpassed it. Tim Duncan, Joel Shankle, and Len Chappell are former Wake Forest players mentioned, but there is no mention of them holding any scoring records in the ACC.

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  • 16. 

    How many ACC titles did Billy Packer help Wake Forest win?

    • Zero

    • One

    • Three

    • Two

    Correct Answer
    A. Two
    Explanation
    Billy Packer helped Wake Forest win two ACC titles.

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  • 17. 

    Who picked Walt Frazier up from JFK when he arrived in '67 as a rookie?

    • Nate Archibald

    • Willis Reed

    • Michael Jordan

    • Pete Maravich

    Correct Answer
    A. Willis Reed
    Explanation
    Willis Reed picked Walt Frazier up from JFK when he arrived in '67 as a rookie.

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  • 18. 

    Who does Walt Frazier say is probably his favorite NBA player?

    • Hal Greer

    • George Foreman

    • Dennis Rodman

    • Bobby Knight

    Correct Answer
    A. Hal Greer
    Explanation
    Walt Frazier says that Hal Greer is probably his favorite NBA player.

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