What Type Of Basketball Expert Are You?

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What Type Of Basketball Expert Are You? - Quiz

Basketball is a beautiful game. Even if you've never played it, the game itself is fascinating to watch and observe. The speed and tempo, coupled with the grace and smoothness that basketball players glide across the air or on the hard floor, are sights to behold. It is also complex, with many plays and styles of playing. If you think you're an expert in the strategic aspect of basketball, then take this quiz to find out!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    How much is a three point shot worth? 

    • A.

      Three points

    • B.

      Six points

    • C.

      Twelve Points

    • D.

      Nine Points

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  • 2. 

    Which of these is a basketball team? 

    • A.

      Bears

    • B.

      Timberwolves

    • C.

      Dolphins

    • D.

      Arsenal

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  • 3. 

    How much is a half court shot worth? 

    • A.

      Three points

    • B.

      Fifteen points

    • C.

      Fifty Points

    • D.

      Twenty Points

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  • 4. 

    Which basketball player starred in Space Jam? 

    • A.

      Michael Jordan

    • B.

      Shaqueille O'Neil

    • C.

      Lebron James

    • D.

      Jeremey Lin

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  • 5. 

    Which is true?

    • A.

      Women are allowed to play in the NBA

    • B.

      An animal was allowed to legally play a game

    • C.

      George Clooney once played basketball professionally

    • D.

      The Pacers was the first team

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  • 6. 

    What is it called when a player holds a ball and moves on the court? 

    • A.

      Double Dribble

    • B.

      Travelling

    • C.

      Foul

    • D.

      Run

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  • 7. 

    When is a person allowed two shots from the paint box? 

    • A.

      When there is incorrect turnover

    • B.

      When fouled

    • C.

      When injured

    • D.

      When their shot is blocked

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  • 8. 

    How many players are allowed on the court at once? 

    • A.

      Seven

    • B.

      Five

    • C.

      Six

    • D.

      Eight

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  • 9. 

    Which of these is not a defensive position. 

    • A.

      Forward

    • B.

      Center

    • C.

      Point Guard

    • D.

      Power Forward

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  • 10. 

    What can't you do to the person holding the ball?

    • A.

      Nothing

    • B.

      Get in their path

    • C.

      Touch them

    • D.

      Distract them

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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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