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- 1.
13th-seeded Navy toppled which 4th-seeded team in the first round of the 1985 NCAA Tournament?
- A.
Louisiana State
- B.
Kentucky
- C.
Georgia Tech
- D.
Purdue
Correct Answer
A. Louisiana StateExplanation
In the first round of the 1985 NCAA Tournament, the 13th-seeded Navy team defeated the 4th-seeded team, Louisiana State.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which Ivy League team was held to 43 points in a 1992 First Round loss?
- A.
Harvard
- B.
Brown
- C.
Princeton
- D.
Yale
Correct Answer
C. PrincetonExplanation
In the 1992 First Round, Princeton, an Ivy League team, was held to 43 points in a loss.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who had 57 points in two games for the highest scoring average in the 1986 NCAA Tournament?
- A.
Len Bias
- B.
Pervis Ellison
- C.
Tim Perry
- D.
Billy Thompson
Correct Answer
A. Len BiasExplanation
Len Bias had the highest scoring average in the 1986 NCAA Tournament, scoring 57 points in two games. This means he averaged 28.5 points per game, which was the highest among all players in the tournament.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The 1990 National Finals game was played in which city?
- A.
Seattle, WA
- B.
New Orleans, LA
- C.
Denver, CO
- D.
Tampa, FL
Correct Answer
C. Denver, COExplanation
The correct answer is Denver, CO. The question asks about the location of the 1990 National Finals game. Denver, CO is the correct answer because it was the city where the game was played.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Whose 22 points were the most for any player in the 2001 National Finals game?
- A.
Richard Jefferson
- B.
Mike Dunleavy
- C.
Shane Battier
- D.
Loren Woods
Correct Answer
D. Loren WoodsExplanation
Loren Woods scored the most points (22) for any player in the 2001 National Finals game.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which of these players was named to the 1980 All-Tournament Team as a freshman?
- A.
Rod Foster
- B.
Kelvin Ransey
- C.
Cliff Pruitt
- D.
Mike Sanders
Correct Answer
A. Rod FosterExplanation
Rod Foster was named to the 1980 All-Tournament Team as a freshman.Rate this question:
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- 7.
In which region did all eight top seeds win their first-round games in 1997?
- A.
West
- B.
East
- C.
Southeast
- D.
Midwest
Correct Answer
A. WestExplanation
In 1997, all eight top seeds won their first-round games in the West region. This means that the teams that were ranked first in their respective divisions were successful in their opening games of the tournament.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who won the opening round play-in game in the 2007 NCAA Tournament?
- A.
Niagara
- B.
Eastern Kentucky
- C.
BYU
- D.
IUPUI
Correct Answer
A. NiagaraExplanation
Niagara won the opening round play-in game in the 2007 NCAA Tournament.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which #14 seed upset Iowa in the first round of the 2006 NCAA Tournament?
- A.
Murray State
- B.
Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- C.
Northwestern State
- D.
Texas A & M
Correct Answer
C. Northwestern StateExplanation
In the first round of the 2006 NCAA Tournament, Northwestern State, a #14 seed, caused an upset by defeating Iowa.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which 1998 first round winner's 51 points were the second-lowest of any first round team?
- A.
UNC Charlotte's
- B.
Saint Louis'
- C.
Syracuse's
- D.
Western Michigan's
Correct Answer
B. Saint Louis'Explanation
Saint Louis' had the second-lowest points of any first-round team in 1998. This means that only one team had fewer points than them in the first round.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which school scored 115 points but lost a 1988 first-round NCAA Tournament game?
- A.
Wyoming
- B.
Florida State
- C.
UNC Charlotte
- D.
Loyola Marymount
Correct Answer
A. WyomingExplanation
Wyoming is the correct answer because they scored 115 points but still lost a first-round NCAA Tournament game in 1988. This suggests that despite their high scoring performance, their opponent was able to outscore them and secure the victory.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Which 14th-seeded team bounced third-seeded South Carolina in the 1998 first round?
- A.
Davidson
- B.
Oklahoma
- C.
Detroit
- D.
Richmond
Correct Answer
D. RichmondExplanation
In the 1998 first round, the 14th-seeded team Richmond managed to defeat the third-seeded team South Carolina.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Which were the only 1998 Elite Eight teams not to be named for a state?
- A.
Purdue & Duke
- B.
Stanford & Duke
- C.
Purdue & Syracuse
- D.
Cincinnati & Stanford
Correct Answer
B. Stanford & DukeExplanation
The correct answer is Stanford & Duke. In 1998, both Purdue and Syracuse were named after states (Indiana and New York, respectively). Cincinnati was named after the state of Ohio. Therefore, the only two teams left, Stanford and Duke, were the only ones not named after a state.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Which team beat George Mason, Georgia State, Georgetown and Stanford in the 2001 Tournament?
- A.
Iowa State
- B.
Kentucky
- C.
Arizona
- D.
Maryland
Correct Answer
D. MarylandExplanation
Maryland is the correct answer because they beat George Mason, Georgia State, Georgetown, and Stanford in the 2001 Tournament.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Which team was the only one to have a 100-point game in the 1999 NCAA Tournament?
- A.
Arkansas
- B.
Utah
- C.
Duke
- D.
Indiana
Correct Answer
D. IndianaExplanation
In the 1999 NCAA Tournament, Indiana was the only team to have a 100-point game. This means that they scored 100 or more points in at least one of their games during the tournament. The other teams listed, Arkansas, Utah, and Duke, did not achieve this feat.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Florida put up exactly how many points in both the National Semifinals and Finals in 2006?
- A.
104
- B.
98
- C.
61
- D.
73
Correct Answer
D. 73Explanation
Florida scored a total of 73 points in both the National Semifinals and Finals in 2006.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Who scored the most points in the 2005 National Championship game?
- A.
Dee Brown
- B.
Luther Head
- C.
Sean May
- D.
Joakim Noah
Correct Answer
C. Sean MayExplanation
Sean May scored the most points in the 2005 National Championship game.Rate this question:
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- 18.
NCAA Tournament 1983 winner NC State required two overtimes to beat which first round opponent?
- A.
James Madison
- B.
Morehead State
- C.
Marquette
- D.
Pepperdine
Correct Answer
D. PepperdineExplanation
NC State required two overtimes to beat Pepperdine in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in 1983.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Which 11th-seeded team made it to the 2001 Elite Eight?
- A.
Georgetown
- B.
Gonzaga
- C.
Hawaii
- D.
Temple
Correct Answer
D. TempleExplanation
Temple made it to the 2001 Elite Eight as the 11th-seeded team.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Which teams combined for 77 points in a first round game in the 1985 tournament?
- A.
Kansas & Ohio University
- B.
Michigan & Ohio State
- C.
Michigan & Maryland
- D.
Kentucky & Texas Tech
Correct Answer
A. Kansas & Ohio UniversityExplanation
In the first round game of the 1985 tournament, Kansas and Ohio University combined for 77 points.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Who was the Most Outstanding Player of the 2003 Final Four?
- A.
Gerry McNamara
- B.
Corey Brewer
- C.
Nick Collison
- D.
Carmelo Anthony
Correct Answer
D. Carmelo AnthonyExplanation
Carmelo Anthony was the Most Outstanding Player of the 2003 Final Four because he played a crucial role in leading his team, Syracuse University, to win the NCAA championship that year. Anthony was the top scorer for Syracuse throughout the tournament, averaging 20.2 points per game. He had a standout performance in the Final Four, scoring 33 points in the championship game against the University of Kansas. Anthony's exceptional skills and contributions to his team's success made him the clear choice for the Most Outstanding Player award.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Which of these schools appeared in three 1990's Final Fours?
- A.
UCLA
- B.
Michigan
- C.
Arkansas
- D.
Florida
Correct Answer
C. ArkansasExplanation
Arkansas is the correct answer because it is the only school listed that appeared in three Final Fours in the 1990s. UCLA appeared in two Final Fours in the 1990s, while Michigan and Florida each appeared in one.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Final Four 1997 Most Outstanding Player Miles Simon played five NBA games for which team?
- A.
Chicago Bulls
- B.
Washington Bullets
- C.
Orlando Magic
- D.
Los Angeles Lakers
Correct Answer
C. Orlando MagicExplanation
Miles Simon, the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four in 1997, played five NBA games for the Orlando Magic.Rate this question:
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- 24.
In which city was the 1997 National Finals game played?
- A.
Los Angeles, CA
- B.
San Antonio, TX
- C.
Columbus, OH
- D.
Indianapolis, IN
Correct Answer
D. Indianapolis, INExplanation
The 1997 National Finals game was played in Indianapolis, IN.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Kansas fell in the first round of the 2005 Tournament to which 14th-seeded opponent?
- A.
Bucknell
- B.
Dartmouth
- C.
Boise State
- D.
Weber State
Correct Answer
A. BucknellExplanation
In the 2005 Tournament, Kansas was defeated in the first round by Bucknell, a 14th-seeded opponent.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Final Four 1998 Most Outstanding Player Jeff Sheppard briefly played with which NBA team?
- A.
Toronto Raptors
- B.
Detroit Pistons
- C.
San Antonio Spurs
- D.
Atlanta Hawks
Correct Answer
D. Atlanta HawksExplanation
Jeff Sheppard briefly played with the Atlanta Hawks.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Who won the 1980 National Third Place game held after the National Semifinals?
- A.
UCLA
- B.
Iowa
- C.
Duke
- D.
Purdue
Correct Answer
D. PurdueExplanation
Purdue won the 1980 National Third Place game held after the National Semifinals.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Which #4 seed did Siena upset in the 2008 Tournament?
- A.
Vanderbilt
- B.
Clemson
- C.
Villanova
- D.
Connecticut
Correct Answer
A. VanderbiltExplanation
In the 2008 Tournament, Siena caused an upset by defeating Vanderbilt, who was the #4 seed.Rate this question:
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