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1.

Which Maryland player was taken first overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 1995 NBA Draft?
- A.
  
  Len Bias
- B.
  
  Steve Francis
- C.
  
  Walt Williams
- D.
  
  Joe Smith
Correct Answer
D. Joe Smith
2.

What KU coach is the namesake of the Kansas University basketball arena that was built in 1955?
- A.
  
  Phog Allen
- B.
  
  Dick Harp
- C.
  
  James Naismith
- D.
  
  Dean Smith
Correct Answer
A. Phog Allen
3.

How many seasons did Roy Williams coach the Kansas Jayhawks?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  3
- C.
  
  12
- D.
  
  8
Correct Answer
C. 12
4.

Which Kansas Jayhawk player was the MVP of the 1952 NCAA Final Four?
- A.
  
  Dean Smith
- B.
  
  Clyde Lovellette
- C.
  
  John Keller
- D.
  
  Bob Kenney
Correct Answer
B. Clyde Lovellette
5.

Which of these Arizona Wildcats was the first to receive the John R. Wooden Award?
- A.
  
  Steve Kerr
- B.
  
  Sean Elliott
- C.
  
  Sean Rooks
- D.
  
  Damon Stoudamire
Correct Answer
B. Sean Elliott
6.

From 1984 to 2001, how many NCAA Tournaments did Arizona participate in?
- A.
  
  10
- B.
  
  5
- C.
  
  12
- D.
  
  17
Correct Answer
D. 17
7.

What school was involved in a scandal centering around improper benefits given by booster Nevin Shapiro?
- A.
  
  Penn State
- B.
  
  Florida State
- C.
  
  University Of Miami
- D.
  
  Iowa State
Correct Answer
C. University Of Miami
8.

Arizona became one of the most successful programs when Lute Olson was hired as head coach in what year?
- A.
  
  1992
- B.
  
  1997
- C.
  
  1990
- D.
  
  1983
Correct Answer
D. 1983
9.

Arizona defeated Kentucky, the defending National Champions, to win the NCAA Championship in which year?
- A.
  
  1997
- B.
  
  1993
- C.
  
  1995
- D.
  
  2001
Correct Answer
A. 1997
10.

In which year did the Kentucky Wildcats' basketball team repeat their NCAA Basketball Championship victory?
- A.
  
  1949
- B.
  
  1948
- C.
  
  1968
- D.
  
  1996
Correct Answer
A. 1949
11.

Who set the University of Kentucky record for most points in a college career with 2,138 points set in 1970?
- A.
  
  Jack Givens
- B.
  
  Kenny Walker
- C.
  
  Dan Issel
- D.
  
  Keith Bogans
Correct Answer
C. Dan Issel
12.

What does the Kentucky basketball fan base often call itself?
- A.
  
  The Wildcat Country
- B.
  
  The Wildcat Crazies
- C.
  
  The Big Blue Nation
- D.
  
  The Cat Crazies
Correct Answer
C. The Big Blue Nation
13.

What is the name of the infamous 1996 Kentucky basketball team who had nine future NBA players on it?
- A.
  
  The Unforgettables
- B.
  
  The Untouchables
- C.
  
  The Fiddlin' Five
- D.
  
  Rupp's Runts
Correct Answer
B. The Untouchables
14.

Which famous double sport athlete was on the roster in 1996 for Syracuse basketball?
- A.
  
  Kevin Johnson
- B.
  
  Ryan Powell
- C.
  
  Donovan McNabb
- D.
  
  Gabriel Gervais
Correct Answer
C. Donovan McNabb
15.

When did Jim Boeheim first become head coach for the Syracuse Orangeman?
- A.
  
  1996
- B.
  
  1993
- C.
  
  1976
- D.
  
  1989
Correct Answer
C. 1976
16.

McDonald's All-American basketball player Patrick Patterson signed a letter of intent with whom?
- A.
  
  Kansas State University
- B.
  
  Duke University
- C.
  
  University Of Kentucky
- D.
  
  Georgetown University
Correct Answer
C. University Of Kentucky
17.

Which University of Kansas guard withdrew his name after declaring for the 2007 NBA Draft?
- A.
  
  Joachim Noah
- B.
  
  Rex Chapman
- C.
  
  Kareem Rush
- D.
  
  Brandon Rush
Correct Answer
D. Brandon Rush
18.

Who had 16 20-point games in 2007-08 as a freshman at Arizona State?
- A.
  
  James Harden
- B.
  
  Jamelle McMillan
- C.
  
  Jeff Pendergraph
- D.
  
  Derek Glasser
Correct Answer
A. James Harden
19.

Xavier was beaten in a 2008 Elite Eight game by which team?
- A.
  
  Memphis
- B.
  
  UCLA
- C.
  
  Purdue
- D.
  
  Yale
Correct Answer
B. UCLA
20.

Who led the 2005-06 Huskies with over 600 points scored?
- A.
  
  Brandon Roy
- B.
  
  Quincy Poindexter
- C.
  
  Hans Gasser
- D.
  
  Bobby Jones
Correct Answer
A. Brandon Roy
21.

Who led Florida State in scoring in 2003 while attempting 259 three-pointers?
- A.
  
  Von Wafer
- B.
  
  Tim Pickett
- C.
  
  Michael Joiner
- D.
  
  Alexander Johnson
Correct Answer
B. Tim Pickett
22.

Who had 643 points for Purdue in the 2006-07 season?
- A.
  
  Carl Landry
- B.
  
  Nate Minnoy
- C.
  
  Matt Kiefer
- D.
  
  E'Twaun Moore
Correct Answer
A. Carl Landry
23.

Which then-seventh-ranked team did Missouri beat to start 2007-08 conference play?
- A.
  
  Nebraska
- B.
  
  Texas
- C.
  
  Illinois
- D.
  
  Kansas
Correct Answer
B. Texas
24.

Who had his third straight 300+ points season with Pittsburgh in 2003-04?
- A.
  
  Carl Krauser
- B.
  
  Tyrell Biggs
- C.
  
  Julius Page
- D.
  
  Brandin Knight
Correct Answer
C. Julius Page
25.

Which Big Ten team did Purdue beat every year 2001-02 through 2004-05?
- A.
  
  Michigan State
- B.
  
  Wayne State
- C.
  
  Penn State
- D.
  
  Illinois
Correct Answer
C. Penn State
26.

Which players had 500+ points with Florida State in 2006-07?
- A.
  
  Shamari Spears & John Oates
- B.
  
  Jared Dudley & Marquez Haynes
- C.
  
  Darryl Hall & John Oates
- D.
  
  Tyrese Rice & Jared Dudley
Correct Answer
D. Tyrese Rice & Jared Dudley
27.

Who led Xavier in scoring in both 2004-05 and 2005-06?
- A.
  
  Stanley Burrell
- B.
  
  Justin Cage
- C.
  
  Ryan Caldwell
- D.
  
  Drew Lavender
Correct Answer
A. Stanley Burrell
28.

Washington ended their 2003-04 regular season by beating which then-#1 team?
- A.
  
  Gonzaga
- B.
  
  UC Riverside
- C.
  
  Arizona
- D.
  
  Stanford
Correct Answer
D. Stanford
29.

Which team did Clemson face in the 2007 NIT Finals?
- A.
  
  Air Force
- B.
  
  West Virginia
- C.
  
  Florida State
- D.
  
  Bowling Green
Correct Answer
B. West Virginia
30.

Which of these team's ended Missouri's 2002 NCAA Tournament run?
- A.
  
  Ohio State
- B.
  
  Southern University
- C.
  
  UCLA
- D.
  
  Oklahoma
Correct Answer
D. Oklahoma

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The Ultimate College Basketball Quiz

Which Maryland player was taken first overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 1995 NBA Draft?

What KU coach is the namesake of the Kansas University basketball arena that was built in 1955?

How many seasons did Roy Williams coach the Kansas Jayhawks?

Which Kansas Jayhawk player was the MVP of the 1952 NCAA Final Four?

Which of these Arizona Wildcats was the first to receive the John R. Wooden Award?

From 1984 to 2001, how many NCAA Tournaments did Arizona participate in?

What school was involved in a scandal centering around improper benefits given by booster Nevin Shapiro?

Arizona became one of the most successful programs when Lute Olson was hired as head coach in what year?

Arizona defeated Kentucky, the defending National Champions, to win the NCAA Championship in which year?

In which year did the Kentucky Wildcats' basketball team repeat their NCAA Basketball Championship victory?

Who set the University of Kentucky record for most points in a college career with 2,138 points set in 1970?

What does the Kentucky basketball fan base often call itself?

What is the name of the infamous 1996 Kentucky basketball team who had nine future NBA players on it?

Which famous double sport athlete was on the roster in 1996 for Syracuse basketball?

When did Jim Boeheim first become head coach for the Syracuse Orangeman?

McDonald's All-American basketball player Patrick Patterson signed a letter of intent with whom?

Which University of Kansas guard withdrew his name after declaring for the 2007 NBA Draft?

Who had 16 20-point games in 2007-08 as a freshman at Arizona State?

Xavier was beaten in a 2008 Elite Eight game by which team?

Who led the 2005-06 Huskies with over 600 points scored?

Who led Florida State in scoring in 2003 while attempting 259 three-pointers?

Who had 643 points for Purdue in the 2006-07 season?

Which then-seventh-ranked team did Missouri beat to start 2007-08 conference play?

Who had his third straight 300+ points season with Pittsburgh in 2003-04?

Which Big Ten team did Purdue beat every year 2001-02 through 2004-05?

Which players had 500+ points with Florida State in 2006-07?

Who led Xavier in scoring in both 2004-05 and 2005-06?

Washington ended their 2003-04 regular season by beating which then-#1 team?

Which team did Clemson face in the 2007 NIT Finals?

Which of these team's ended Missouri's 2002 NCAA Tournament run?