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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 State
    Explanation
    In the first round of the 1985 NCAA Tournament, the 13th-seeded Navy team defeated the 4th-seeded team, Louisiana State.

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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. Princeton
    Explanation
    In the 1992 First Round, Princeton, an Ivy League team, was held to 43 points in a loss.

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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 Bias
    Explanation
    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.

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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, CO
    Explanation
    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.

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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 Woods
    Explanation
    Loren Woods scored the most points (22) for any player in the 2001 National Finals game.

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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 Foster
    Explanation
    Rod Foster was named to the 1980 All-Tournament Team as a freshman.

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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. West
    Explanation
    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.

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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. Niagara
    Explanation
    Niagara won the opening round play-in game in the 2007 NCAA Tournament.

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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 State
    Explanation
    In the first round of the 2006 NCAA Tournament, Northwestern State, a #14 seed, caused an upset by defeating Iowa.

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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.

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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. Wyoming
    Explanation
    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.

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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. Richmond
    Explanation
    In the 1998 first round, the 14th-seeded team Richmond managed to defeat the third-seeded team South Carolina.

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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 & Duke
    Explanation
    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.

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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. Maryland
    Explanation
    Maryland is the correct answer because they beat George Mason, Georgia State, Georgetown, and Stanford in the 2001 Tournament.

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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. Indiana
    Explanation
    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.

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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. 73
    Explanation
    Florida scored a total of 73 points in both the National Semifinals and Finals in 2006.

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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 May
    Explanation
    Sean May scored the most points in the 2005 National Championship game.

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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. Pepperdine
    Explanation
    NC State required two overtimes to beat Pepperdine in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in 1983.

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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. Temple
    Explanation
    Temple made it to the 2001 Elite Eight as the 11th-seeded team.

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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 University
    Explanation
    In the first round game of the 1985 tournament, Kansas and Ohio University combined for 77 points.

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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 Anthony
    Explanation
    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.

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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. Arkansas
    Explanation
    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.

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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 Magic
    Explanation
    Miles Simon, the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four in 1997, played five NBA games for the Orlando Magic.

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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, IN
    Explanation
    The 1997 National Finals game was played in Indianapolis, IN.

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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. Bucknell
    Explanation
    In the 2005 Tournament, Kansas was defeated in the first round by Bucknell, a 14th-seeded opponent.

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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 Hawks
    Explanation
    Jeff Sheppard briefly played with the Atlanta Hawks.

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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. Purdue
    Explanation
    Purdue won the 1980 National Third Place game held after the National Semifinals.

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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. Vanderbilt
    Explanation
    In the 2008 Tournament, Siena caused an upset by defeating Vanderbilt, who was the #4 seed.

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