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1.

What tournament did the Wisconsin Badgers win in 2004?
- A.
  
  NCAA Championship
- B.
  
  Pre-Season NIT
- C.
  
  NIT
- D.
  
  Big Ten Tournament
Correct Answer
D. 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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2.

What's the name of the arena where the Wisconsin Badgers play basketball, which opened in 1998?
- A.
  
  Mia Copa District Building
- B.
  
  Kohl Center
- C.
  
  First Liberty Arena
- D.
  
  Dick Bennett Arena
Correct Answer
B. Kohl Center

Explanation
The correct answer is Kohl Center. The Kohl Center is the arena where the Wisconsin Badgers play basketball. It opened in 1998 and has been the home of the team ever since.

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3.

In 2007, who became the second Badger ever to score 2,000 points in a season?
- A.
  
  Alando Tucker
- B.
  
  Mike Wilkinson
- C.
  
  Cory Blackwell
- D.
  
  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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4.

Which famous Wisconsin Badger appeared on the prank TV show "Punk'd"?
- A.
  
  Everett Case
- B.
  
  Brian Butch
- C.
  
  Michael Finley
- D.
  
  Devin Harris
Correct Answer
C. 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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5.

In which year did Wisconsin win the basketball national championship?
- A.
  
  1971
- B.
  
  1961
- C.
  
  1941
- D.
  
  1951
Correct Answer
C. 1941

Explanation
In 1941, Wisconsin won the basketball national championship.

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6.

In what year was the Wisconsin men's team first ranked number one in the AP basketball poll?
- A.
  
  2007
- B.
  
  2001
- C.
  
  1985
- D.
  
  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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7.

Who preceded Bo Ryan as coach of the Wisconsin Badgers?
- A.
  
  Dick Bennett
- B.
  
  Brad Soderberg
- C.
  
  Mike Eaves
- D.
  
  Ron Dayne
Correct Answer
B. Brad Soderberg

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

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8.

Who coached the Badgers in the late 1990s when the team had two 20-win seasons?
- A.
  
  Brad Soderberg
- B.
  
  Bo Ryan
- C.
  
  Stan Van Gundy
- D.
  
  Dick Bennett
Correct Answer
D. 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.

Which Wisconsin Badger was Iowa's Mr. Basketball in 2006?
- A.
  
  Devin Harris
- B.
  
  Jason Bohannon
- C.
  
  Alando Tucker
- D.
  
  Brian Butch
Correct Answer
B. 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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10.

Which player helped Wisconsin win a Big Ten Championship in 2003?
- A.
  
  Christian Steinmetz
- B.
  
  Devin Harris
- C.
  
  Everett Case
- D.
  
  Harold Olsen
Correct Answer
B. 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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11.

Where did Dick Bennett coach after he left Wisconsin?
- A.
  
  North Dakota
- B.
  
  Portland State
- C.
  
  Washington State
- D.
  
  Marquette
Correct Answer
C. Washington State

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

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12.

Who did Stu Jackson coach before coaching at Wisconsin?
- A.
  
  University Of Oregon
- B.
  
  Marquette University
- C.
  
  Vancouver Grizzlies
- D.
  
  New York Knicks
Correct Answer
D. New York Knicks

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

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13.

Who coached Wisconsin's basketball team longer than anyone else through 2006?
- A.
  
  John Erickson
- B.
  
  Dick Bennett
- C.
  
  Bud Foster
- D.
  
  Bo Ryan
Correct Answer
C. Bud Foster
14.

Which player played in Wisconsin's Final Four appearance in 2000?
- A.
  
  Kirk Penney
- B.
  
  Alando Tucker
- C.
  
  Devin Harris
- D.
  
  Brian Butch
Correct Answer
A. Kirk Penney

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

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15.

Which former Wisconsin basketball coach has been said to bear a striking resemblance to a porn star?
- A.
  
  Stu Jackson
- B.
  
  Brad Soderberg
- C.
  
  Dick Bennett
- D.
  
  Stan Van Gundy
Correct Answer
D. 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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Wisconsin Badgers Trivia Quiz

What tournament did the Wisconsin Badgers win in 2004?

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

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

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

In which year did Wisconsin win the basketball national championship?

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

Who preceded Bo Ryan as coach of the Wisconsin Badgers?

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

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

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

Where did Dick Bennett coach after he left Wisconsin?

Who did Stu Jackson coach before coaching at Wisconsin?

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

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

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