College Basketball Knowledge! Trivia Quiz
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
Which ninth-ranked team did Clemson beat in the 2008 ACC Tournament?
- A.
North Carolina
- B.
Villanova
- C.
Duke
- D.
Old Dominion
Correct Answer
C. DukeExplanation
Clemson beat Duke in the 2008 ACC Tournament.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which school knocked Florida State out of the 2007 and 2008 ACC Tournaments?
- A.
North Carolina
- B.
Sacred Heart
- C.
Wake Forest
- D.
Purdue
Correct Answer
A. North CarolinaExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Xavier was eliminated from the 2007 NCAA tournament by what eventual runner-up?
- A.
Brigham Young
- B.
Florida
- C.
Maryland
- D.
Ohio State
Correct Answer
D. Ohio StateExplanation
Xavier was eliminated from the 2007 NCAA tournament by Ohio State, who eventually became the runner-up in the tournament.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Who had 568 points in 2007-08 for Washington without any three-point shots?
- A.
Spencer Hawes
- B.
Jon Brockman
- C.
Ryan Appleby
- D.
Quincy Poindexter
Correct Answer
B. Jon BrockmanExplanation
Jon Brockman had 568 points in 2007-08 for Washington without any three-point shots.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Who had his fourth straight 300+ point season for Butler in 2007-08?
- A.
A. J. Graves
- B.
Ben Grunst
- C.
Bruce Horan
- D.
Mike Green
Correct Answer
A. A. J. GravesExplanation
A. J. Graves had his fourth straight 300+ point season for Butler in 2007-08.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Who scored 668 points for Pittsburgh in 2007-08?
- A.
Ronald Ramon
- B.
Sam Young
- C.
Aaron Gray
- D.
Brad Wanamaker
Correct Answer
B. Sam YoungExplanation
Sam Young scored 668 points for Pittsburgh in the 2007-08 season.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which division rival avenged a February 2009 loss to Missouri with a March win?
- A.
Murray State
- B.
Purdue
- C.
Kansas
- D.
Nebraska
Correct Answer
C. KansasExplanation
Kansas avenged a February 2009 loss to Missouri with a March win.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which then-#2 team did Texas beat in February 2009?
- A.
Kansas
- B.
Michigan State
- C.
Rice
- D.
Oklahoma
Correct Answer
D. OklahomaExplanation
Texas beat Oklahoma in February 2009.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which 2008-09 Butler player was the first on the team to tally 400 points?
- A.
Ronald Nored
- B.
Zach Hahn
- C.
Grant Leiendecker
- D.
Matt Howard
Correct Answer
D. Matt HowardExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 10.
North Carolina was scheduled to end the 2008-09 season against which rival?
- A.
Virginia
- B.
Boston College
- C.
Ohio State
- D.
Duke
Correct Answer
D. DukeExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which non-conference opponent dealt Villanova their first 2008-09 loss?
- A.
Navy
- B.
Marquette
- C.
Texas
- D.
Monmouth
Correct Answer
C. TexasExplanation
In the 2008-09 season, Villanova suffered their first loss to the non-conference opponent, Texas.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Which was the first ranked team Memphis beat in 2008-09?
- A.
Georgetown
- B.
Gonzaga
- C.
Buffalo
- D.
Xavier
Correct Answer
B. GonzagaExplanation
In the 2008-09 season, Memphis beat Gonzaga, which was the first ranked team they defeated.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Which of these Clemson players hails from Lithuania?
- A.
David Potter
- B.
Jesse Yanutola
- C.
K. C. Rivers
- D.
Karolis Petrukonis
Correct Answer
D. Karolis PetrukonisExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Purdue's second 2008-09 win over a ranked team was against which #5 squad?
- A.
Ohio State
- B.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
- C.
Duke
- D.
Michigan State
Correct Answer
D. Michigan StateExplanation
Purdue's second win in the 2008-09 season against a ranked team was against the #5 ranked squad, which was Michigan State.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Illinois and which team combined for only 71 points in a February 2009 game?
- A.
Minnesota
- B.
Hawaii
- C.
Eastern Michigan
- D.
Penn State
Correct Answer
D. Penn StateExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Which 2008-09 Seminole scored over 600 points?
- A.
Xavier Gibson
- B.
Derwin Kitchen
- C.
Solomon Alabi
- D.
Toney Douglas
Correct Answer
D. Toney DouglasExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Who was the first team to beat Pittsburgh in the 2008-09 season?
- A.
Texas Tech
- B.
Georgetown
- C.
Akron
- D.
Louisville
Correct Answer
D. LouisvilleExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Which team did the Sun Devils twice hold to 38 points in 2008-09 games?
- A.
Stanford
- B.
Oregon State
- C.
Nebraska
- D.
California
Correct Answer
B. Oregon StateExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Which 2008-09 Washington player was named for an NBA great?
- A.
Isaiah Thomas
- B.
Michael Jordan
- C.
Dennis Rodman
- D.
Larry Bird
Correct Answer
A. Isaiah ThomasExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Who was the first player to reach 600 points with Oklahoma in 2008-09?
- A.
Tony Crocker
- B.
Blake Griffin
- C.
Omar Leary
- D.
Cade Davis
Correct Answer
B. Blake GriffinExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Kansas recorded a late-February 2009 win against which then-#3 team?
- A.
Michigan State
- B.
Temple
- C.
Oklahoma
- D.
Missouri
Correct Answer
C. OklahomaExplanation
In late-February 2009, Kansas recorded a win against Oklahoma, which was ranked as the #3 team at that time.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Which #1 ranked team did Louisville beat in January 2009?
- A.
Pittsburgh
- B.
Connecticut
- C.
Notre Dame
- D.
Ohio State
Correct Answer
A. PittsburghExplanation
In January 2009, Louisville beat the #1 ranked team, Pittsburgh.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Which Demon Deacon was in his fourth season with the team in 2008-09?
- A.
Harvey Hale
- B.
Tony Woods
- C.
Ishmael Smith
- D.
Al-Farouq Aminu
Correct Answer
A. Harvey HaleExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 24.
UCLA's first 2008-09 defeat of a ranked team came against which school?
- A.
Loyola Marymount
- B.
Hawaii
- C.
Texas
- D.
Washington
Correct Answer
D. WashingtonExplanation
UCLA's first defeat of a ranked team in the 2008-09 season was against Washington.Rate this question:
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- 25.
LSU beat which conference rival twice from January 31 to February 18, 2009?
- A.
Utah
- B.
Arkansas
- C.
Alabama
- D.
Vanderbilt
Correct Answer
B. ArkansasExplanation
LSU beat Arkansas twice from January 31 to February 18, 2009.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Who beat Connecticut in the team's first 2008-09 conference game?
- A.
Georgetown
- B.
Seton Hall
- C.
Toledo
- D.
Pittsburgh
Correct Answer
A. GeorgetownExplanation
Georgetown beat Connecticut in the team's first 2008-09 conference game.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Xavier beat which cross-town rival in December 2008?
- A.
Ohio State
- B.
Cincinnati
- C.
UNLV
- D.
Toledo
Correct Answer
B. CincinnatiExplanation
In December 2008, Xavier beat their cross-town rival, Cincinnati.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Which 2008-09 Spartan senior wore jersey #00?
- A.
Korie Lucious
- B.
Travis Walton
- C.
Idong Ibok
- D.
Tom Herzog
Correct Answer
C. Idong IbokExplanation
Idong Ibok is the correct answer because he was a senior on the 2008-09 Spartan basketball team and wore jersey number 00.Rate this question:
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- 29.
Who was the first player to score 400 points for Gonzaga in 2008-09?
- A.
Josh Heytvelt
- B.
Jeremy Pargo
- C.
Will Foster
- D.
Ira Brown
Correct Answer
A. Josh HeytveltExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 30.
Which Marquette player was the first to have 200 rebounds in 2008-09?
- A.
Lazar Hayward
- B.
Robert Frozena
- C.
Dominic James
- D.
Maurice Acker
Correct Answer
A. Lazar HaywardExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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