Wake Forest Demon Deacons Quiz

Mugsy Bogues is famous for being a short player. At a height of only 5 feet 3 inches, he is the shortest player in NBA history. Despite his height disadvantage, Bogues had an impressive career and was known for his quickness, agility, and defensive skills. He played for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in college before being drafted into the NBA. Bogues' height and remarkable achievements on the court have made him a well-known figure in basketball history.

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.

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.

Chris Paul was suspended for punching a North Carolina State player in 2005.

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.

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

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

Darius Songaila is of Lithuanian nationality.

Wake Forest reached the Final Four in the year 1962.

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.

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.

Len Chappell was named ACC player of the year in both 1961 and 1962.

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.

Wally Szczerbiak, the 6th overall pick in the 1999 NBA Draft, attended Miami.

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.

Billy Packer helped Wake Forest win two ACC titles.

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

Walt Frazier says that Hal Greer is probably his favorite NBA player.