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1. Where do the Salukis play?

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The Salukis play at SIU Arena.

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The Southern Illinois Sallukis is a basketball team based out of Carbondale, Illinois, which competes in the Missouri Valley Conference, the second-oldest collegiate athletic conference in the United States of America. Do you think you know enough about the Sallukis and their history in the sport of basketball to answe... see moreall of the following questions about them correctly? Take the quiz and we’ll find out if you’re right! Good luck! see less

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2. Who is the current head coach of the Salukis?

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Chris Lowery is the current head coach of the Salukis. This can be inferred from the question which asks for the current head coach. Since the other three options (Rich Herrin, Bruce Weber, and Matt Painter) are not mentioned as being current, it can be concluded that Chris Lowery is the correct answer.

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3. Who was NOT a key player on the last Sweet Sixteen team?

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Carlton Fay was not a key player on the last Sweet Sixteen team.

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4. True or False: The Salukis play in the Ohio Valley Conference.

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The statement is false because the Salukis do not play in the Ohio Valley Conference.

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5. What year did SIU win the NIT?

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SIU won the NIT in 1967. This is evident from the given options where 1967 is the only year mentioned.

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6. How many times did Darren Brooks win the MVC Player of the Year award?

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Darren Brooks won the MVC Player of the Year award twice.

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7. Shane Hawkins was from which local town?

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Shane Hawkins was from Pinckneyville.

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8. ABOUT how many seats are there in SIU Arena?

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The SIU Arena has a seating capacity of 10,000.

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9. Which former Saluki has not served as an assistant coach at SIU?

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Kent Williams is the correct answer because he is the only former Saluki listed who has not served as an assistant coach at SIU. Brad Korn, Chris Lowery, and Paul Lusk have all served as assistant coaches at SIU at some point.

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10. Who leads SIU in career scoring?

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Charlie Vaughn leads SIU in career scoring.

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11. How many seasons did Rolan Roberts play for SIU?

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Rolan Roberts played for SIU for only one season.

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12. Jermaine Dearman is nicknamed:

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The nickname "Big Game Jermaine" suggests that Jermaine Dearman performs exceptionally well in important or high-pressure situations. This nickname implies that he has a strong ability to rise to the occasion and deliver outstanding performances when it matters the most. It highlights his skill and composure in crucial moments, making him a valuable asset in competitive situations.

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13. What does Lamar Owen, Tyrone Green, and Kyle Smithpeters all have in common?

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Lamar Owen, Tyrone Green, and Kyle Smithpeters all have in common the fact that they transferred from SIC.

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14. Which player did NOT wear the number 23?

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Among the given options, Josh Warren is the player who did NOT wear the number 23.

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15. What town is Saluki great and current radio commentator Greg Starrick from?

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Greg Starrick, the current radio commentator, is from Marion.

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16. How many years was Rich Herrin the coach?

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Rich Herrin was the coach for 13 years.

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17. How many straight NCAA Tournaments did SIU make during the 90s?

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SIU made three straight NCAA Tournaments during the 90s. This means that for three consecutive years in the 90s, SIU qualified and participated in the NCAA Tournament.

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18. What year did Rich Herrin become coach?

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Rich Herrin became coach in 1985.

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19. What is currently the flagship station for SIU basketball games?

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The correct answer is 92.7 VZA because it is currently the flagship station for SIU basketball games.

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20. Who was never the MVC Defensive Player of the Year?

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Tony Young was never the MVC Defensive Player of the Year. This implies that the other three options, Bryan Mullins, Darren Brooks, and Randal Falker, have all been the MVC Defensive Player of the Year at some point.

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21. What did the 1999-2000 team accomplish?

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The 1999-2000 team accomplished a record of 20-13 and secured a berth in the NIT (National Invitation Tournament). This means that they won 20 games throughout the season and earned a spot in the post-season NIT tournament. Despite not making it to the NCAA tournament, their performance was good enough to qualify for the NIT, which is considered a significant achievement in college basketball.

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22. Who was the Athletic Director when Bruce Weber was hired?

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Jim Hart was the Athletic Director when Bruce Weber was hired.

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23. How many years has Rodney Watson been an assistant?

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Rodney Watson has been an assistant for 21 years.

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24. Which team did the Salukis NOT play in 2001-2002?

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In the 2001-2002 season, the Salukis played against Iowa State, Illinois, and Indiana, but they did not play against Nevada.

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25. SIU wore black road uniforms during which season?

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Where do the Salukis play?
Who is the current head coach of the Salukis?
Who was NOT a key player on the last Sweet Sixteen team?
True or False: The Salukis play in the Ohio Valley Conference.
What year did SIU win the NIT?
How many times did Darren Brooks win the MVC Player of the Year award?
Shane Hawkins was from which local town?
ABOUT how many seats are there in SIU Arena?
Which former Saluki has not served as an assistant coach at SIU?
Who leads SIU in career scoring?
How many seasons did Rolan Roberts play for SIU?
Jermaine Dearman is nicknamed:
What does Lamar Owen, Tyrone Green, and Kyle Smithpeters all have in...
Which player did NOT wear the number 23?
What town is Saluki great and current radio commentator Greg Starrick...
How many years was Rich Herrin the coach?
How many straight NCAA Tournaments did SIU make during the 90s?
What year did Rich Herrin become coach?
What is currently the flagship station for SIU basketball games?
Who was never the MVC Defensive Player of the Year?
What did the 1999-2000 team accomplish?
Who was the Athletic Director when Bruce Weber was hired?
How many years has Rodney Watson been an assistant?
Which team did the Salukis NOT play in 2001-2002?
SIU wore black road uniforms during which season?
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