Basketball Skills Quiz
Show off your basketball skills in this awesome trivia quiz
- 1.
Which team did NBA commissioner Stern fine for secret salary talks with an NBA player in 2000?
- A.
Timberwolves
- B.
Heat
- C.
Celtics
- D.
Spurs
Correct Answer
A. Timberwolves -
- 2.
What NBA team plays in Reunion Arena?
- A.
Utah Jazz
- B.
Dallas Mavericks
- C.
Charlotte Hornets
- D.
Denver Nuggets
Correct Answer
B. Dallas Mavericks -
- 3.
What NBA team plays in the Delta Center?
- A.
Denver Nuggets
- B.
Dallas Mavericks
- C.
Utah Jazz
- D.
San Antonio Spurs
Correct Answer
C. Utah Jazz -
- 4.
Which of one of these teams played in the WNBA?
- A.
Miami Sol
- B.
Albany Firebirds
- C.
Salt Lake Buzz
- D.
Iowa Barnstormers
Correct Answer
A. Miami Sol -
- 5.
Who won the 1990 NBA Finals?
- A.
Detroit Pistons
- B.
Chicago Bulls
- C.
L.A. Lakers
- D.
Boston Celtics
Correct Answer
A. Detroit Pistons -
- 6.
Who won the 1995 NBA Finals?
- A.
NY Knicks
- B.
Houston Rockets
- C.
LA Lakers
- D.
Chicago Bulls
Correct Answer
B. Houston Rockets -
- 7.
Who led the NBA in assists in the 1999, 2000, and 2001 seasons?
- A.
Reggie Miller
- B.
Rod Strickland
- C.
John Stockton
- D.
Jason Kidd
Correct Answer
D. Jason Kidd -
- 8.
Who finished first in the NBA's Central Division in the 1999-2000 season?
- A.
Indiana Pacers
- B.
Charlotte Hornets
- C.
Toronto Raptors
- D.
Orlando Magic
Correct Answer
A. Indiana Pacers -
- 9.
What statistic did Ohio State's Ken Johnson lead the country in during the 2000 season?
- A.
Blocked Shots
- B.
Assists
- C.
Rebounds
- D.
Points
Correct Answer
A. Blocked Shots -
- 10.
Which basketball great is known as the "Human Highlight Film"?
- A.
Michael Jordan
- B.
Dominique Wilkins
- C.
Harold Miner
- D.
Gerald Wilkins
Correct Answer
B. Dominique Wilkins -
- 11.
Who was the first player to make the leap from high school to the NBA?
- A.
Kobe Bryant
- B.
Jermaine O'Neal
- C.
Kevin Garnett
- D.
Moses Malone
Correct Answer
D. Moses Malone -
- 12.
How many players are on the court during a basketball game?
- A.
11
- B.
10
- C.
5
- D.
20
Correct Answer
B. 10 -
- 13.
What school did Duke forward Dahntay Jones transfer from?
- A.
Indiana
- B.
North Carolina
- C.
Has Always Played At Duke
- D.
Rutgers
Correct Answer
D. Rutgers -
- 14.
Who is the first player in NBA history to win back-to-back Defensive Player of the Year Awards with two different teams?
- A.
Dennis Rodman
- B.
Dikembe Mutombo
- C.
Hakeem Olajuwon
- D.
Scottie Pippen
Correct Answer
B. Dikembe Mutombo -
- 15.
Who retired as the all-time NBA career playoff points leader?
- A.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- B.
Michael Jordan
- C.
Larry Bird
- D.
Magic Johnson
Correct Answer
B. Michael Jordan -
- 16.
An NBA basketball game has 4 quarters of how many minutes each?
- A.
8
- B.
12
- C.
20
- D.
15
Correct Answer
B. 12 -
- 17.
Which athlete is known for their accomplishments in basketball?
- A.
George Halas
- B.
Willie Stargell
- C.
Lee Trevino
- D.
Dave Cowens
Correct Answer
D. Dave Cowens -
- 18.
In basketball, "high post" is best defined as?
- A.
A Poor Shot, Usually Bounces Hard Off The Rim Or Backboard
- B.
An Area In The Frontcourt, Near The Free Throw Line, Where The Center Is Often Positioned
- C.
The Area Encompassing The Free Throw Circle And Free Throw Lane
- D.
When A Team Moves The Ball Quickly Downcourt In An Attempt To Get A Quick Shot
Correct Answer
B. An Area In The Frontcourt, Near The Free Throw Line, Where The Center Is Often Positioned -
- 19.
In basketball, what does "moving pick" mean?
- A.
A Personal Foul
- B.
Double Team
- C.
Player In Control Of The Ball
- D.
Time After Any Score
Correct Answer
A. A Personal Foul -
- 20.
In the NCAA, what does the RPI stand for?
- A.
Ranking Percentage Indicator
- B.
Ratings Performance Indicator
- C.
Ratings Performance Index
- D.
Ratings Percentage Index
Correct Answer
D. Ratings Percentage Index -
- 21.
Which "Cleveland Plain Dealer" sportswriter originated the term Final Four?
- A.
Bob Clayman
- B.
Thomas Pitston
- C.
Ed Chay
- D.
Harlan Morrison
Correct Answer
C. Ed Chay -
- 22.
What is basketball's Anfernee Hardaway's nickname?
- A.
Deon
- B.
Aaron
- C.
Jerome
- D.
Penny
Correct Answer
D. Penny -
- 23.
Which basketball player won the NBA Sixth Man Award in the 1999-2000 season playing for Phoenix?
- A.
Rodney Rogers
- B.
Clifford Robinson
- C.
Toni Kukoc
- D.
Danny Manning
Correct Answer
A. Rodney Rogers -
- 24.
Which player won the NBA Sixth Man Award in the 2001-02 season playing for Detroit?
- A.
Ricky Pierce
- B.
Corliss Williamson
- C.
Anthony Mason
- D.
Toni Kukoc
Correct Answer
B. Corliss Williamson -
- 25.
Who won the NBA Sixth Man Award in the 1996-97 season playing for New York?
- A.
Dell Curry
- B.
John Starks
- C.
Bobby Jones
- D.
Detlef Schrempf
Correct Answer
B. John Starks -
- 26.
Which basketball player won the NBA Sixth Man Award in the 1982-83 season playing for Philadelphia?
- A.
Ricky Pierce
- B.
John Starks
- C.
Bill Walton
- D.
Bobby Jones
Correct Answer
D. Bobby Jones -
- 27.
Which basketball player won the NBA Sixth Man Award in the 1983-84 season playing for Boston?
- A.
Anthony Mason
- B.
Darrell Armstrong
- C.
Kevin McHale
- D.
Detlef Schrempf
Correct Answer
C. Kevin McHale -
- 28.
In the 1994-95 NBA basketball season which player won Rookie of the Year?
- A.
Darrell Griffith
- B.
Rick Barry
- C.
Grant Hill/Jason Kidd
- D.
Allen Iverson
Correct Answer
C. Grant Hill/Jason Kidd -
- 29.
Which player won Rookie of the Year in the 1996-97 NBA basketball season?
- A.
Allen Iverson
- B.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- C.
Dave Cowens/Geoff Petrie
- D.
Dave Bing
Correct Answer
A. Allen Iverson -
- 30.
The NBA's Rookie of the Year in 1997-98 went to which young star?
- A.
Tim Duncan
- B.
Terry Cummings
- C.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- D.
Allen Iverson
Correct Answer
A. Tim Duncan -
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