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Duke blues devil is the basketball team representing the Duke University, Durham, North Carolina in the NCAA Division I college football. They compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference. They are five-times NCAA tournament champions. How much do you know about this team? Try out this quiz.

Questions and Answers

1.

What are the colors of the Duke Blue devils?
- A.
  
  Blue and Gold
- B.
  
  Royal blue and White
- C.
  
  Sky blue and White
- D.
  
  Blue and Grey
Correct Answer
B. Royal blue and White

Explanation
The colors of the Duke Blue Devils are royal blue and white. This is the correct answer because these are the official colors of the Duke University athletic teams, including the men's basketball team known as the Blue Devils. The team's uniforms and logo prominently feature these colors, making them easily identifiable.

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2.

Whose number 10 Jersey was retired after having an average of 23 prints a game?
- A.
  
  Adam Kennedy
- B.
  
  Dick Groat
- C.
  
  Michael Jordan
- D.
  
  Tommy Amakar
Correct Answer
B. Dick Groat

Explanation
Dick Groat's number 10 Jersey was retired after having an average of 23 prints a game. This suggests that Groat was a highly skilled and influential player, as his jersey was retired in recognition of his exceptional performance.

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3.

Who was the first Duke blue devil player to win the national defensive player of the year?
- A.
  
  Adam Kennedy
- B.
  
  Bob Adam
- C.
  
  Charlie Andrea
- D.
  
  Dick Groat
Correct Answer
A. Adam Kennedy

Explanation
Adam Kennedy is the correct answer because he was the first Duke Blue Devil player to win the national defensive player of the year award. This implies that he was recognized as the best defensive player in college basketball during his time at Duke University.

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4.

Which year did they win their first championship?
- A.
  
  1987
- B.
  
  1993
- C.
  
  1991
- D.
  
  1992
Correct Answer
C. 1991

Explanation
The correct answer is 1991. This means that the team in question won their first championship in the year 1991.

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5.

Which two brothers played for the Duke blue Devil?
- A.
  
  Justin and Ryan Caldbeck
- B.
  
  Solomon and Jonathan Milner
- C.
  
  Dick and Eric Groat
- D.
  
  Adam and James Kennedy
Correct Answer
A. Justin and Ryan Caldbeck
6.

Which team did the Duke Blue Devil concede a defeat of 122 points in 1970?
- A.
  
  UNC
- B.
  
  Florida State
- C.
  
  Louisville
- D.
  
  Wake Forest
Correct Answer
D. Wake Forest

Explanation
In 1970, the Duke Blue Devil conceded a defeat of 122 points to Wake Forest.

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7.

Which 2 consecutive year did they win the championship back to back?
- A.
  
  1998, 1999
- B.
  
  2004, 2005
- C.
  
  1991, 1992
- D.
  
  2002, 2003
Correct Answer
C. 1991, 1992

Explanation
The team won the championship in 1991 and 1992 consecutively, which means they won the championship in two consecutive years.

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8.

Who is their current head coach?
- A.
  
  Robert Mike
- B.
  
  Mike Krzyzewski
- C.
  
  Ryan Cameron
- D.
  
  Candel Johnson
Correct Answer
B. Mike Krzyzewski

Explanation
Mike Krzyzewski is their current head coach.

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9.

What is the capacity of their Cameron indoor stadium?
- A.
  
  9,314
- B.
  
  9,226
- C.
  
  9,000
- D.
  
  9,018
Correct Answer
A. 9,314

Explanation
The capacity of their Cameron indoor stadium is 9,314.

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10.

Who was the first Duke Blue Devil player to win the National Player of the year?
- A.
  
  Mike Allen
- B.
  
  Dick Groat
- C.
  
  Ryan Kennedy
- D.
  
  Justin Caldbeck
Correct Answer
B. Dick Groat

Explanation
Dick Groat was the first Duke Blue Devil player to win the National Player of the Year award. This means that he was recognized as the best college basketball player in the country during his time at Duke University.

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