Michigan State College Basketball Quiz
A quiz for all Michigan State College Basketball fans!
- 1.
Which teams played in the game known as the Basketbowl on December 13, 2003?
- A.
Indiana And USC
- B.
Michigan And North Carolina
- C.
Michigan State And Kentucky
- D.
Duke And Washington
Correct Answer
C. Michigan State And Kentucky -
- 2.
Which college basketball team plays at the Breslin Student Events Center?
- A.
Kansas
- B.
Wake Forest
- C.
Michigan State
- D.
Purdue
Correct Answer
C. Michigan State -
- 3.
Under basketball coach Tom Izzo, Michigan State's fan section is affectionately known as what?
- A.
Green And White Brigade
- B.
The Sixth Green
- C.
The Izzone
- D.
Tommy's Thunder
Correct Answer
C. The Izzone -
- 4.
Who led Michigan State to a national basketball championship in 1979?
- A.
Earvin "Magic" Johnson
- B.
Larry Bird
- C.
Bob Knight
- D.
Tom Izzo
Correct Answer
A. Earvin "Magic" Johnson -
- 5.
Who retired as Michigan State's head basketball coach in 1995?
- A.
Mateen Cleaves
- B.
Tom Izzo
- C.
Jud Heathcoate
- D.
Kelvin Johnson
Correct Answer
C. Jud Heathcoate -
- 6.
In 2006, which basketball coach was rumored to be a candidate for a college football coaching job?
- A.
Tom Izzo
- B.
Rick Barnes
- C.
Tubby Smith
- D.
Gary Williams
Correct Answer
A. Tom Izzo -
- 7.
What Michigan State player was Most Outstanding Player of the 2000 NCAA Tournament?
- A.
Al Granger
- B.
Charlie Bell
- C.
Matean Cleaves
- D.
Morris Peterson
Correct Answer
C. Matean Cleaves -
- 8.
What two years did Michigan State's basketball team win the National Championship?
- A.
1978 And 2002
- B.
1979 And 2000
- C.
1970 And 1999
- D.
1977 And 2001
Correct Answer
B. 1979 And 2000 -
- 9.
What former Michigan State basketball player won an Olympic gold medal in 2000?
- A.
Steve Smith
- B.
Magic Johnson
- C.
Mateen Cleaves
- D.
Chris Hill
Correct Answer
A. Steve Smith -
- 10.
Whose Michigan State basketball jersey was retired February 3, 2007?
- A.
Jay Vincent
- B.
Johnny Green
- C.
Earvin "Magic" Johnson
- D.
Mateen Cleaves
Correct Answer
D. Mateen Cleaves -
- 11.
In which year was Tom Izzo hired as Michigan State's head basketball coach?
- A.
1985
- B.
1995
- C.
1990
- D.
1980
Correct Answer
B. 1995 -
- 12.
Which position did Tom Izzo play in college basketball?
- A.
Manager
- B.
Guard
- C.
Center
- D.
Forward
Correct Answer
B. Guard -
- 13.
Who was Michigan State's leading scorer in the 2000 National Championship basketball game?
- A.
Charlie Bell
- B.
Al Granger
- C.
Mateen Cleaves
- D.
Morris Peterson
Correct Answer
D. Morris Peterson -
- 14.
How many basketball Big 10 Championships did Michigan State win in the 90's?
- A.
Three
- B.
Four
- C.
Seven
- D.
Ten
Correct Answer
B. Four -
- 15.
What Michigan State basketball player won National Player of the Year in 1995?
- A.
Mateen Cleaves
- B.
Steve Smith
- C.
Shawn Respert
- D.
Morris Peterson
Correct Answer
C. Shawn Respert -
- 16.
What Michigan State basketball player did Tom Izzo get to coach in the 2003 Pan American Games?
- A.
Shannon Brown
- B.
Chris Hill
- C.
Kevin Torbert
- D.
Alan Anderson
Correct Answer
B. Chris Hill -
- 17.
Which Michigan State basketball player was named the team's best defensive player four times?
- A.
Mateen Cleaves
- B.
Morris Peterson
- C.
Al Granger
- D.
Charlie Bell
Correct Answer
D. Charlie Bell -
- 18.
Who was Michigan State's head basketball coach during their 1979 National Championship season?
- A.
Gus Ganakas
- B.
Tom Izzo
- C.
Jim Brandenburg
- D.
Jud Heathcote
Correct Answer
D. Jud Heathcote -
- 19.
What Michigan State basketball player was the school's all-time leading scorer when he left in 1986?
- A.
Kevin Willis
- B.
Scott Skiles
- C.
Steve Smith
- D.
Magic Johnson
Correct Answer
B. Scott Skiles -
- 20.
Where did Tom Izzo coach basketball as an assistant prior to going to Michigan State?
- A.
University Of Utah
- B.
University Of Arizona
- C.
University Of New Mexico
- D.
University Of Nevada
Correct Answer
C. University Of New Mexico -
- 21.
What was the nickname of Michigan's basketball team in the early 1990s?
- A.
Wild Wolves
- B.
Hoop Dreams
- C.
Fab Five
- D.
Mad Michigan
Correct Answer
C. Fab Five -
- 22.
Which coach led the Michigan Wolverines to the 1989 NCAA basketball championship?
- A.
Steve Fisher
- B.
Bill Frieder
- C.
Tommy Amaker
- D.
Bo Schembechler
Correct Answer
A. Steve Fisher -
- 23.
What's the name of the arena where the Michigan Wolverines play basketball?
- A.
Breslin Center
- B.
Ford Field
- C.
Value City Arena
- D.
Crisler Arena
Correct Answer
D. Crisler Arena -
- 24.
Why was Michigan's basketball program placed on probation in 2002-03?
- A.
Practicing Too Early In The Year
- B.
Players Not In Class
- C.
Payments From A Booster
- D.
Cheerleading Sex Scandal
Correct Answer
C. Payments From A Booster -
- 25.
Which player led Michigan to the 1989 national championship?
- A.
Phil Hubbard
- B.
Glen Rice
- C.
Rudy Tomjanovich
- D.
Bill Buntin
Correct Answer
B. Glen Rice -
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