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1.

Duke basketball coach, Mike Krzyzewski, has what nickname?
- A.
  
  Killer K
- B.
  
  Krazy Man
- C.
  
  Zoo Man
- D.
  
  Coach K
Correct Answer
D. Coach K
2.

On February 18, 2007, Coach Mike Krzyzewski earned what achievement at Duke University?
- A.
  
  MVP
- B.
  
  11th ACC Tournament Title
- C.
  
  Coach Of The Year
- D.
  
  700th Victory
Correct Answer
D. 700th Victory
3.

What Duke Blue Devil was named 1997's "Mr. Basketball of Michigan"?
- A.
  
  David Kool
- B.
  
  Shane Battier
- C.
  
  Christian Laettner
- D.
  
  Dane Fife
Correct Answer
B. Shane Battier
4.

Who had a game-winning last-second jump shot in Duke's win over Kentucky in 1992's NCAA tournament?
- A.
  
  J.J. Redick
- B.
  
  Greg Koubek
- C.
  
  Brian Davis
- D.
  
  Christian Laettner
Correct Answer
D. Christian Laettner
5.

What former Duke Blue Devil married R&B singer Tamia?
- A.
  
  Art Heyman
- B.
  
  Grant Hill
- C.
  
  Jason Williams
- D.
  
  Steve Vacendak
Correct Answer
B. Grant Hill
6.

What Duke Blue Devil tied for 1977 ACC Rookie of the Year?
- A.
  
  Mike Gminski
- B.
  
  Christian Laettner
- C.
  
  Johnny Dawkins
- D.
  
  J.J. Redick
Correct Answer
A. Mike Gminski
7.

Who are the Duke Blue Devils' biggest rival?
- A.
  
  Ohio State
- B.
  
  Michigan
- C.
  
  Florida
- D.
  
  UNC
Correct Answer
D. UNC
8.

Which Duke player hit the famous shot with 2.1 seconds left to beat Kentucky in 1992?
- A.
  
  Johnny Dawkins
- B.
  
  Christian Laettner
- C.
  
  Sean Dockery
- D.
  
  Bobby Hurley
Correct Answer
B. Christian Laettner
9.

What percentage of Duke's student-athletes graduated in 2006, the highest of any U.S. college?
- A.
  
  83%
- B.
  
  75%
- C.
  
  87%
- D.
  
  91%
Correct Answer
D. 91%
10.

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski was picked to coach the U.S. national basketball team through what Olympics?
- A.
  
  2012 Milan
- B.
  
  2008 New York
- C.
  
  2008 Beijing
- D.
  
  1996 Atlanta
Correct Answer
C. 2008 Beijing
11.

Duke Blue Devil Jeff Mullins won what medal with the U.S. basketball team at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics?
- A.
  
  No Medal
- B.
  
  Silver Medal
- C.
  
  Gold Medal
- D.
  
  Bronze Medal
Correct Answer
C. Gold Medal
12.

The team locker room at UNC Charlotte's Halton Arena is named for what former Duke Blue Devil?
- A.
  
  Clarkston Hines
- B.
  
  J.J. Redick
- C.
  
  Danny Ferry
- D.
  
  Jeff Mullins
Correct Answer
D. Jeff Mullins
13.

Who was Duke's all-time leading scorer before J.J. Redick passed him?
- A.
  
  Mike Gminski
- B.
  
  Christian Laettner
- C.
  
  Johnny Dawkins
- D.
  
  Danny Ferry
Correct Answer
C. Johnny Dawkins
14.

Which of the following was at one time, Duke basketball's all time leading scorer?
- A.
  
  Christian Laettner
- B.
  
  Grant Hill
- C.
  
  Danny Ferry
- D.
  
  Johnny Dawkins
Correct Answer
D. Johnny Dawkins
15.

How many NCAA tournament #1 seeds did Duke receive from 2000-2010?
- A.
  
  5
- B.
  
  3
- C.
  
  7
- D.
  
  4
Correct Answer
C. 7
16.

Who did Duke beat to win the 2010 NCAA Tournament?
- A.
  
  Missouri
- B.
  
  UCLA
- C.
  
  Butler
- D.
  
  Arizona
Correct Answer
C. Butler
17.

When did Mike Krzyzewski become head coach of the Duke Blue Devils?
- A.
  
  1980
- B.
  
  1988
- C.
  
  1990
- D.
  
  1985
Correct Answer
A. 1980
18.

Which of these Duke players has not had their jersey retired?
- A.
  
  Shelden Williams
- B.
  
  Jason Williams
- C.
  
  Shane Battier
- D.
  
  J. J. Redick
Correct Answer
A. Shelden Williams
19.

From 1996-2006, Duke achieved the NACDA Director's Cup at what ranking?
- A.
  
  The Top 20
- B.
  
  The Top 30
- C.
  
  The Top 10
- D.
  
  The Top
Correct Answer
B. The Top 30
20.

What were the Duke athletic teams called before they got the name "Blue Devils"?
- A.
  
  Blue Warriors
- B.
  
  Duke Catamounts
- C.
  
  Trinity Eleven
- D.
  
  The Badgers
Correct Answer
C. Trinity Eleven
21.

Basketball's Christian Laettner intentionally stepped on whose chest in a 1992 Duke-Kentucky game?
- A.
  
  Richie Farmer
- B.
  
  John Pelphrey
- C.
  
  Sean Woods
- D.
  
  Aminu Timberlake
Correct Answer
D. Aminu Timberlake
22.

Duke's Art Heyman got into a brawl on the court with what UNC player?
- A.
  
  Kenny Smith
- B.
  
  Jerry Stackhouse
- C.
  
  Antawn Jamison
- D.
  
  Larry Brown
Correct Answer
D. Larry Brown
23.

Which Duke Blue Devil was the first player to go pro early under Mike Krzyzewski?
- A.
  
  Jay Heaps
- B.
  
  William Avery
- C.
  
  Elton Brand
- D.
  
  Corey Maggette
Correct Answer
A. Jay Heaps
24.

As of 2010, how many of Mike Krzyzewski's Duke teams have made the Final Four?
- A.
  
  9
- B.
  
  7
- C.
  
  11
- D.
  
  5
Correct Answer
C. 11

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Duke Blue Devils Quiz

Duke basketball coach, Mike Krzyzewski, has what nickname?

On February 18, 2007, Coach Mike Krzyzewski earned what achievement at Duke University?

What Duke Blue Devil was named 1997's "Mr. Basketball of Michigan"?

Who had a game-winning last-second jump shot in Duke's win over Kentucky in 1992's NCAA tournament?

What former Duke Blue Devil married R&B singer Tamia?

What Duke Blue Devil tied for 1977 ACC Rookie of the Year?

Who are the Duke Blue Devils' biggest rival?

Which Duke player hit the famous shot with 2.1 seconds left to beat Kentucky in 1992?

What percentage of Duke's student-athletes graduated in 2006, the highest of any U.S. college?

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski was picked to coach the U.S. national basketball team through what Olympics?

Duke Blue Devil Jeff Mullins won what medal with the U.S. basketball team at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics?

The team locker room at UNC Charlotte's Halton Arena is named for what former Duke Blue Devil?

Who was Duke's all-time leading scorer before J.J. Redick passed him?

Which of the following was at one time, Duke basketball's all time leading scorer?

How many NCAA tournament #1 seeds did Duke receive from 2000-2010?

Who did Duke beat to win the 2010 NCAA Tournament?

When did Mike Krzyzewski become head coach of the Duke Blue Devils?

Which of these Duke players has not had their jersey retired?

From 1996-2006, Duke achieved the NACDA Director's Cup at what ranking?

What were the Duke athletic teams called before they got the name "Blue Devils"?

Basketball's Christian Laettner intentionally stepped on whose chest in a 1992 Duke-Kentucky game?

Duke's Art Heyman got into a brawl on the court with what UNC player?

Which Duke Blue Devil was the first player to go pro early under Mike Krzyzewski?

As of 2010, how many of Mike Krzyzewski's Duke teams have made the Final Four?