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    What's the name of the arena where the Wisconsin Badgers play basketball, which opened in 1998?

    • Mia Copa District Building
    • Kohl Center
    • First Liberty Arena
    • Dick Bennett Arena
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  • 2. 

    Which player helped Wisconsin win a Big Ten Championship in 2003?

    • Christian Steinmetz

    • Devin Harris

    • Everett Case

    • Harold Olsen

    Correct Answer
    A. Devin Harris
    Explanation
    Devin Harris is the correct answer because he played a crucial role in helping Wisconsin win the Big Ten Championship in 2003. His exceptional skills and contributions to the team's success during that season made him an instrumental player in securing the championship title.

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  • 3. 

    What tournament did the Wisconsin Badgers win in 2004?

    • NCAA Championship

    • Pre-Season NIT

    • NIT

    • Big Ten Tournament

    Correct Answer
    A. Big Ten Tournament
    Explanation
    The Wisconsin Badgers won the Big Ten Tournament in 2004. This tournament is a postseason basketball tournament for the teams in the Big Ten Conference. Winning this tournament would have given the Badgers a significant achievement and potentially boosted their chances of advancing to the NCAA Championship.

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  • 4. 

    In 2007, who became the second Badger ever to score 2,000 points in a season?

    • Alando Tucker

    • Mike Wilkinson

    • Cory Blackwell

    • Brian Butch

    Correct Answer
    A. Alando Tucker
    Explanation
    In 2007, Alando Tucker became the second Badger ever to score 2,000 points in a season. This means that he achieved a significant milestone by scoring a high number of points during that particular season. The other options, Mike Wilkinson, Cory Blackwell, and Brian Butch, did not reach this milestone, making Alando Tucker the correct answer.

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  • 5. 

    In which year did Wisconsin win the basketball national championship?

    • 1971

    • 1961

    • 1941

    • 1951

    Correct Answer
    A. 1941
    Explanation
    In 1941, Wisconsin won the basketball national championship.

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  • 6. 

    Which Wisconsin Badger was Iowa's Mr. Basketball in 2006?

    • Devin Harris

    • Jason Bohannon

    • Alando Tucker

    • Brian Butch

    Correct Answer
    A. Jason Bohannon
    Explanation
    Jason Bohannon was Iowa's Mr. Basketball in 2006. This means that he was recognized as the best high school basketball player in the state of Iowa during that year.

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  • 7. 

    Where did Dick Bennett coach after he left Wisconsin?

    • North Dakota

    • Portland State

    • Washington State

    • Marquette

    Correct Answer
    A. Washington State
    Explanation
    After leaving Wisconsin, Dick Bennett coached at Washington State.

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  • 8. 

    Who coached the Badgers in the late 1990s when the team had two 20-win seasons?

    • Brad Soderberg

    • Bo Ryan

    • Stan Van Gundy

    • Dick Bennett

    Correct Answer
    A. Dick Bennett
    Explanation
    Dick Bennett is the correct answer because he coached the Badgers in the late 1990s when the team had two 20-win seasons.

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  • 9. 

    In what year was the Wisconsin men's team first ranked number one in the AP basketball poll?

    • 2007

    • 2001

    • 1985

    • 1997

    Correct Answer
    A. 2007
    Explanation
    In 2007, the Wisconsin men's team achieved the top ranking in the AP basketball poll for the first time. This indicates that they were considered the best team in college basketball during that particular season. It is a significant achievement for the team and reflects their exceptional performance and success in that year.

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  • 10. 

    Which former Wisconsin basketball coach has been said to bear a striking resemblance to a porn star?

    • Stu Jackson

    • Brad Soderberg

    • Dick Bennett

    • Stan Van Gundy

    Correct Answer
    A. Stan Van Gundy
    Explanation
    Stan Van Gundy has been said to bear a striking resemblance to a porn star. This statement suggests that there is a similarity in physical appearance between Stan Van Gundy and a porn star.

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  • 11. 

    Which player played in Wisconsin's Final Four appearance in 2000?

    • Kirk Penney

    • Alando Tucker

    • Devin Harris

    • Brian Butch

    Correct Answer
    A. Kirk Penney
    Explanation
    Kirk Penney played in Wisconsin's Final Four appearance in 2000.

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  • 12. 

    Who preceded Bo Ryan as coach of the Wisconsin Badgers?

    • Dick Bennett

    • Brad Soderberg

    • Mike Eaves

    • Ron Dayne

    Correct Answer
    A. Brad Soderberg
    Explanation
    Brad Soderberg preceded Bo Ryan as coach of the Wisconsin Badgers.

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  • 13. 

    Who did Stu Jackson coach before coaching at Wisconsin?

    • University Of Oregon

    • Marquette University

    • Vancouver Grizzlies

    • New York Knicks

    Correct Answer
    A. New York Knicks
    Explanation
    Stu Jackson coached the New York Knicks before coaching at Wisconsin.

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  • 14. 

    Which famous Wisconsin Badger appeared on the prank TV show "Punk'd"?

    • Everett Case

    • Brian Butch

    • Michael Finley

    • Devin Harris

    Correct Answer
    A. Michael Finley
    Explanation
    Michael Finley is the correct answer because he is the famous Wisconsin Badger who appeared on the prank TV show "Punk'd".

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  • 15. 

    Who coached Wisconsin's basketball team longer than anyone else through 2006?

    • John Erickson

    • Dick Bennett

    • Bud Foster

    • Bo Ryan

    Correct Answer
    A. Bud Foster

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