Take This Quiz To Test Your Basketball IQ

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     What is basketball? 

    • A sport
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    • A sickness
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Basketball fanatics have vast knowledge about the sport. If you are one of them, then take this quiz to test your Basketball IQ. Our fun quiz will gauge your understanding of the different basketball facts around the globe and in your close-knit community. Are you up for this exciting challenge? Let's see how well you score! Pick all the correct options to get a super slam dunk in this quiz! Good luck and have fun!

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  • 2. 

    What is the color of a basketball?

    • There is no ball.

    • Orange or brown

    • Purple

    • Red

    Correct Answer
    A. Orange or brown
    Explanation
    The color of a basketball can be either orange or brown. This is because basketballs are commonly made with an orange exterior, but some variations or designs may have a brown color.

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  • 3. 

    Who amongst the following is a famous basketball player?

    • Big bird

    • Einstein

    • Lebron

    • Bart Simpson

    • The fat guy in family guy (whatever his name is)

    Correct Answer
    A. Lebron
    Explanation
    LeBron is a famous basketball player. He is widely recognized as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. LeBron James has won multiple NBA championships and has been named NBA Finals MVP multiple times. He has also been selected to the NBA All-Star team numerous times throughout his career. LeBron's skills, athleticism, and dominance on the court have made him a household name in the world of basketball.

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  • 4. 

    What is the Milwaukee basketball team called?

    • The fluff balls

    • The massive oreo

    • The bucks

    • The fawns

    • The deer

    Correct Answer
    A. The bucks
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "the bucks" because the Milwaukee basketball team is commonly known as the Milwaukee Bucks. The team's name is derived from the male deer, commonly known as bucks, which is a symbol of strength and agility.

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    Who was the first-ever basketball player that scored a basket in the Basketball Association of America (National Basketball Association)?

    • Earl Lloyd

    • Oscar Benjamin "Ossie" Schectman

    • Bob Kurland 

    • Tim Duncan

    Correct Answer
    A. Oscar Benjamin "Ossie" Schectman
    Explanation
    Oscar Benjamin "Ossie" Schectman is the correct answer because he was the first-ever basketball player to score a basket in the Basketball Association of America (which later became the National Basketball Association). In the inaugural game of the BAA on November 1, 1946, Schectman, playing for the New York Knicks, scored the first basket in league history. This historic moment marked the beginning of professional basketball as we know it today.

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  • 6. 

    The infamous brawl of the NBA “Malice in the Palace” happened between which two teams? 

    • Houston Rockets Vs. Atlanta Hawks

    • Oklahoma City Thunder Vs. Charlotte Hornets

    • Milwaukee Bucks Vs. Los Angeles Lakers

    • Indiana Pacers Vs. Detroit Pistons

    Correct Answer
    A. Indiana Pacers Vs. Detroit Pistons
    Explanation
    The infamous brawl of the NBA, known as "Malice in the Palace," occurred between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons.

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  • 7. 

    Who invented the exciting game of Basketball? 

    • James Naismith

    • Wilt Chamberlain

    • Bill Russell

    • George Mikan

    Correct Answer
    A. James Naismith
    Explanation
    James Naismith is credited with inventing the game of Basketball. He was a Canadian physical education instructor who created the game in December 1891, while working at the International YMCA Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts. Naismith was tasked with creating a new game to keep his students active during the winter months, and he came up with the idea of basketball by combining elements of various sports. He wrote down 13 basic rules and hung a peach basket on the wall as the first basketball hoop. Thus, James Naismith is the correct answer for the inventor of basketball.

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    Before using a proper basketball for the game, which balls did the players use to play the game?

    • A tennis ball

    • A handball

    • A volleyball

    • A soccer ball

    Correct Answer
    A. A soccer ball
    Explanation
    Before using a proper basketball for the game, the players used a soccer ball.

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  • 9. 

    When was the "Slam Dunk" invented in basketball? 

    • In 1920

    • In 1929

    • In 1936

    • In 1941

    Correct Answer
    A. In 1936
    Explanation
    The slam dunk has been a part of basketball since the early days of the sport, but it became more prominent and popularized over time. The first recorded slam dunk in a basketball game is attributed to Joe Fortenberry during a game in 1936. Fortenberry was a player in a semi-professional league, and his dunk is considered one of the earliest instances of this now iconic move.

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    Who was the first-ever woman to be drafted in the NBA? 

    • Lusia Harris

    • Denise Long

    • Cheryl Miller

    • Nancy Lieberman

    Correct Answer
    A. Lusia Harris
    Explanation
    Lusia Harris made history as the first woman to score a basket in the Olympics in 1976. She holds the distinction of being the sole woman ever drafted by an NBA team in 1977 and was also the first female college player to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992.

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Danielle Shafer |Basketball Coach |
Danielle Shafer holds a Master's degree in Marketing from the University of Nottingham and a Bachelor's degree in Sports Management and Coaching from Urbana University. With a passion for sports education and community involvement, she volunteered at Special Olympics events from January 2012 to teach basketball and directed camps like the Wayne High School Basketball Camp in May 2012.

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