College Basketball Knowledge! Trivia Quiz

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    Xavier was eliminated from the 2007 NCAA tournament by what eventual runner-up?

    • Brigham Young
    • Florida
    • Maryland
    • Ohio State
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Test your knowledge with the College Basketball Knowledge! Trivia Quiz. Dive into historical games and player statistics from the 2007-08 NCAA seasons, assessing your understanding of key matches and player achievements in college basketball.

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  • 2. 

    Who had his fourth straight 300+ point season for Butler in 2007-08?

    • A. J. Graves

    • Ben Grunst

    • Bruce Horan

    • Mike Green

    Correct Answer
    A. A. J. Graves
    Explanation
    A. J. Graves had his fourth straight 300+ point season for Butler in 2007-08.

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  • 3. 

    Which of these Clemson players hails from Lithuania?

    • David Potter

    • Jesse Yanutola

    • K. C. Rivers

    • Karolis Petrukonis

    Correct Answer
    A. Karolis Petrukonis
    Explanation
    Karolis Petrukonis is the correct answer because he hails from Lithuania. The question is asking which of the listed Clemson players is from Lithuania, and out of the given options, Karolis Petrukonis is the only player who is from Lithuania.

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  • 4. 

    Purdue's second 2008-09 win over a ranked team was against which #5 squad?

    • Ohio State

    • Arkansas-Pine Bluff

    • Duke

    • Michigan State

    Correct Answer
    A. Michigan State
    Explanation
    Purdue's second win in the 2008-09 season against a ranked team was against the #5 ranked squad, which was Michigan State.

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  • 5. 

    Illinois and which team combined for only 71 points in a February 2009 game?

    • Minnesota

    • Hawaii

    • Eastern Michigan

    • Penn State

    Correct Answer
    A. Penn State
    Explanation
    In a February 2009 game, Illinois and Penn State combined for only 71 points. This suggests that both teams had a low-scoring game, possibly due to strong defensive performances or struggles on offense. It is unclear from the question whether Illinois or Penn State scored more points, but regardless, the game was characterized by a lack of scoring from both teams.

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  • 6. 

    Who was the first team to beat Pittsburgh in the 2008-09 season?

    • Texas Tech

    • Georgetown

    • Akron

    • Louisville

    Correct Answer
    A. Louisville
    Explanation
    Louisville was the first team to beat Pittsburgh in the 2008-09 season. This means that before Louisville, Pittsburgh had won all of their games in that season.

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  • 7. 

    Who was the first player to reach 600 points with Oklahoma in 2008-09?

    • Tony Crocker

    • Blake Griffin

    • Omar Leary

    • Cade Davis

    Correct Answer
    A. Blake Griffin
    Explanation
    Blake Griffin was the first player to reach 600 points with Oklahoma in the 2008-09 season. This means that he scored the highest number of points compared to the other players listed.

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  • 8. 

    LSU beat which conference rival twice from January 31 to February 18, 2009?

    • Utah

    • Arkansas

    • Alabama

    • Vanderbilt

    Correct Answer
    A. Arkansas
    Explanation
    LSU beat Arkansas twice from January 31 to February 18, 2009.

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  • 9. 

    Who beat Connecticut in the team's first 2008-09 conference game?

    • Georgetown

    • Seton Hall

    • Toledo

    • Pittsburgh

    Correct Answer
    A. Georgetown
    Explanation
    Georgetown beat Connecticut in the team's first 2008-09 conference game.

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  • 10. 

    Xavier beat which cross-town rival in December 2008?

    • Ohio State

    • Cincinnati

    • UNLV

    • Toledo

    Correct Answer
    A. Cincinnati
    Explanation
    In December 2008, Xavier beat their cross-town rival, Cincinnati.

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  • 11. 

    Who was the first player to score 400 points for Gonzaga in 2008-09?

    • Josh Heytvelt

    • Jeremy Pargo

    • Will Foster

    • Ira Brown

    Correct Answer
    A. Josh Heytvelt
    Explanation
    Josh Heytvelt was the first player to score 400 points for Gonzaga in the 2008-09 season. This means that he achieved a significant milestone by being the first player on the team to reach this scoring mark during that specific season.

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  • 12. 

    Which ninth-ranked team did Clemson beat in the 2008 ACC Tournament?

    • North Carolina

    • Villanova

    • Duke

    • Old Dominion

    Correct Answer
    A. Duke
    Explanation
    Clemson beat Duke in the 2008 ACC Tournament.

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  • 13. 

    Which school knocked Florida State out of the 2007 and 2008 ACC Tournaments?

    • North Carolina

    • Sacred Heart

    • Wake Forest

    • Purdue

    Correct Answer
    A. North Carolina
    Explanation
    North Carolina is the correct answer because they eliminated Florida State from both the 2007 and 2008 ACC Tournaments. This implies that North Carolina defeated Florida State in those specific tournaments, causing them to be knocked out.

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  • 14. 

    Who scored 668 points for Pittsburgh in 2007-08?

    • Ronald Ramon

    • Sam Young

    • Aaron Gray

    • Brad Wanamaker

    Correct Answer
    A. Sam Young
    Explanation
    Sam Young scored 668 points for Pittsburgh in the 2007-08 season.

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  • 15. 

    Which division rival avenged a February 2009 loss to Missouri with a March win?

    • Murray State

    • Purdue

    • Kansas

    • Nebraska

    Correct Answer
    A. Kansas
    Explanation
    Kansas avenged a February 2009 loss to Missouri with a March win.

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  • 16. 

    Which 2008-09 Butler player was the first on the team to tally 400 points?

    • Ronald Nored

    • Zach Hahn

    • Grant Leiendecker

    • Matt Howard

    Correct Answer
    A. Matt Howard
    Explanation
    Matt Howard was the first player on the 2008-09 Butler team to tally 400 points. This means that he scored a total of 400 or more points during that season.

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  • 17. 

    North Carolina was scheduled to end the 2008-09 season against which rival?

    • Virginia

    • Boston College

    • Ohio State

    • Duke

    Correct Answer
    A. Duke
    Explanation
    North Carolina was scheduled to end the 2008-09 season against Duke. This is because Duke is one of North Carolina's biggest rivals in college basketball. The rivalry between these two teams is known as one of the most intense and storied rivalries in all of sports. Therefore, it makes sense that North Carolina would end their season by playing against Duke, as it would be a highly anticipated and competitive matchup.

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  • 18. 

    Which non-conference opponent dealt Villanova their first 2008-09 loss?

    • Navy

    • Marquette

    • Texas

    • Monmouth

    Correct Answer
    A. Texas
    Explanation
    In the 2008-09 season, Villanova suffered their first loss to the non-conference opponent, Texas.

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  • 19. 

    UCLA's first 2008-09 defeat of a ranked team came against which school?

    • Loyola Marymount

    • Hawaii

    • Texas

    • Washington

    Correct Answer
    A. Washington
    Explanation
    UCLA's first defeat of a ranked team in the 2008-09 season was against Washington.

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  • 20. 

    Which 2008-09 Spartan senior wore jersey #00?

    • Korie Lucious

    • Travis Walton

    • Idong Ibok

    • Tom Herzog

    Correct Answer
    A. Idong Ibok
    Explanation
    Idong Ibok is the correct answer because he was a senior on the 2008-09 Spartan basketball team and wore jersey number 00.

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  • 21. 

    Who had 568 points in 2007-08 for Washington without any three-point shots?

    • Spencer Hawes

    • Jon Brockman

    • Ryan Appleby

    • Quincy Poindexter

    Correct Answer
    A. Jon Brockman
    Explanation
    Jon Brockman had 568 points in 2007-08 for Washington without any three-point shots.

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  • 22. 

    Which then-#2 team did Texas beat in February 2009?

    • Kansas

    • Michigan State

    • Rice

    • Oklahoma

    Correct Answer
    A. Oklahoma
    Explanation
    Texas beat Oklahoma in February 2009.

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  • 23. 

    Which was the first ranked team Memphis beat in 2008-09?

    • Georgetown

    • Gonzaga

    • Buffalo

    • Xavier

    Correct Answer
    A. Gonzaga
    Explanation
    In the 2008-09 season, Memphis beat Gonzaga, which was the first ranked team they defeated.

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  • 24. 

    Which 2008-09 Seminole scored over 600 points?

    • Xavier Gibson

    • Derwin Kitchen

    • Solomon Alabi

    • Toney Douglas

    Correct Answer
    A. Toney Douglas
    Explanation
    Toney Douglas is the correct answer because he is the only player listed who played for the Seminoles during the 2008-09 season and scored over 600 points. Xavier Gibson, Derwin Kitchen, and Solomon Alabi may have also played during that season, but they did not score over 600 points.

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  • 25. 

    Which team did the Sun Devils twice hold to 38 points in 2008-09 games?

    • Stanford

    • Oregon State

    • Nebraska

    • California

    Correct Answer
    A. Oregon State
    Explanation
    The Sun Devils held Oregon State to 38 points in two games during the 2008-09 season. This suggests that the Sun Devils' defense was particularly effective against Oregon State, limiting their scoring opportunities and preventing them from reaching a higher point total.

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  • 26. 

    Which 2008-09 Washington player was named for an NBA great?

    • Isaiah Thomas

    • Michael Jordan

    • Dennis Rodman

    • Larry Bird

    Correct Answer
    A. Isaiah Thomas
    Explanation
    Isaiah Thomas was named for an NBA great, as indicated by the question. This suggests that there is a connection between Isaiah Thomas and a well-known NBA player. Michael Jordan, Dennis Rodman, and Larry Bird are all NBA greats, but Isaiah Thomas is the correct answer because he shares the same name as another NBA great, Isiah Thomas. The similarity in names suggests that Isaiah Thomas may have been named after Isiah Thomas, making him the correct answer.

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  • 27. 

    Kansas recorded a late-February 2009 win against which then-#3 team?

    • Michigan State

    • Temple

    • Oklahoma

    • Missouri

    Correct Answer
    A. Oklahoma
    Explanation
    In late-February 2009, Kansas recorded a win against Oklahoma, which was ranked as the #3 team at that time.

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  • 28. 

    Which #1 ranked team did Louisville beat in January 2009?

    • Pittsburgh

    • Connecticut

    • Notre Dame

    • Ohio State

    Correct Answer
    A. Pittsburgh
    Explanation
    In January 2009, Louisville beat the #1 ranked team, Pittsburgh.

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  • 29. 

    Which Demon Deacon was in his fourth season with the team in 2008-09?

    • Harvey Hale

    • Tony Woods

    • Ishmael Smith

    • Al-Farouq Aminu

    Correct Answer
    A. Harvey Hale
    Explanation
    Harvey Hale is the correct answer because he was the only Demon Deacon mentioned in the options who was in his fourth season with the team in 2008-09. The other players mentioned, Tony Woods, Ishmael Smith, and Al-Farouq Aminu, may have been on the team during that season, but they were not in their fourth season.

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  • 30. 

    Which Marquette player was the first to have 200 rebounds in 2008-09?

    • Lazar Hayward

    • Robert Frozena

    • Dominic James

    • Maurice Acker

    Correct Answer
    A. Lazar Hayward
    Explanation
    Lazar Hayward was the first Marquette player to have 200 rebounds in the 2008-09 season. This means that he was able to grab 200 or more rebounds during that specific season.

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