Take The Salukis Basketball Quiz Questions!
The Southern Illinois Sallukis is a basketball team based out of Carbondale, Illinois, which competes in the Missouri Valley Conference, the second-oldest collegiate athletic conference in the United States of America. Do you think you know enough about the Sallukis and their history in the sport of basketball to answer all of the following questions about them correctly? Take the quiz and we’ll find out if you’re right! Good luck!
- 1.
Where do the Salukis play?
- A.
SIU Arena
- B.
Davies Gym
- C.
The Student Center
- D.
The Rec Center
Correct Answer
A. SIU ArenaExplanation
The Salukis play at SIU Arena.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Who is the current head coach of the Salukis?
- A.
Rich Herrin
- B.
Bruce Weber
- C.
Chris Lowery
- D.
Matt Painter
Correct Answer
C. Chris LoweryExplanation
Chris Lowery is the current head coach of the Salukis. This can be inferred from the question which asks for the current head coach. Since the other three options (Rich Herrin, Bruce Weber, and Matt Painter) are not mentioned as being current, it can be concluded that Chris Lowery is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 3.
ABOUT how many seats are there in SIU Arena?
- A.
6,000
- B.
8,000
- C.
15,000
- D.
10,000
Correct Answer
D. 10,000Explanation
The SIU Arena has a seating capacity of 10,000.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Who was NOT a key player on the last Sweet Sixteen team?
- A.
Jamaal Tatum
- B.
Carlton Fay
- C.
Tony Young
- D.
Randal Falker
Correct Answer
B. Carlton FayExplanation
Carlton Fay was not a key player on the last Sweet Sixteen team.Rate this question:
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- 5.
True or False: The Salukis play in the Ohio Valley Conference.
- A.
True.
- B.
False.
Correct Answer
B. False.Explanation
The statement is false because the Salukis do not play in the Ohio Valley Conference.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What town is Saluki great and current radio commentator Greg Starrick from?
- A.
Mt. Vernon
- B.
Lexington
- C.
Herrin
- D.
Marion
Correct Answer
D. MarionExplanation
Greg Starrick, the current radio commentator, is from Marion.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What year did Rich Herrin become coach?
- A.
1983
- B.
1989
- C.
1985
- D.
1984
Correct Answer
C. 1985Explanation
Rich Herrin became coach in 1985.Rate this question:
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- 8.
How many years was Rich Herrin the coach?
- A.
13
- B.
18
- C.
11
- D.
10
Correct Answer
A. 13Explanation
Rich Herrin was the coach for 13 years.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What year did SIU win the NIT?
- A.
1966
- B.
1967
- C.
1964
- D.
1977
Correct Answer
B. 1967Explanation
SIU won the NIT in 1967. This is evident from the given options where 1967 is the only year mentioned.Rate this question:
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- 10.
How many seasons did Rolan Roberts play for SIU?
- A.
4
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
1
Correct Answer
D. 1Explanation
Rolan Roberts played for SIU for only one season.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Shane Hawkins was from which local town?
- A.
Pinckneyville
- B.
Carbondale
- C.
Harrisburg
- D.
Carmi
Correct Answer
A. PinckneyvilleExplanation
Shane Hawkins was from Pinckneyville.Rate this question:
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- 12.
What does Lamar Owen, Tyrone Green, and Kyle Smithpeters all have in common?
- A.
They all wore number 5
- B.
They all were left handed
- C.
They all transferred from SIC
- D.
They all played during the same season
Correct Answer
C. They all transferred from SICExplanation
Lamar Owen, Tyrone Green, and Kyle Smithpeters all have in common the fact that they transferred from SIC.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Which former Saluki has not served as an assistant coach at SIU?
- A.
Brad Korn
- B.
Chris Lowery
- C.
Paul Lusk
- D.
Kent Williams
Correct Answer
D. Kent WilliamsExplanation
Kent Williams is the correct answer because he is the only former Saluki listed who has not served as an assistant coach at SIU. Brad Korn, Chris Lowery, and Paul Lusk have all served as assistant coaches at SIU at some point.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Who was the Athletic Director when Bruce Weber was hired?
- A.
Paul Kowalczyk
- B.
Jim Hart
- C.
Mario Moccia
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Jim HartExplanation
Jim Hart was the Athletic Director when Bruce Weber was hired.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Who leads SIU in career scoring?
- A.
Charlie Vaughn
- B.
Walt Frazier
- C.
Kent Williams
- D.
Wayne Abrams
Correct Answer
A. Charlie VaughnExplanation
Charlie Vaughn leads SIU in career scoring.Rate this question:
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- 16.
What did the 1999-2000 team accomplish?
- A.
20 wins, no post season
- B.
A 15-12 record
- C.
20-13 and an NIT berth
- D.
Below .500 record
Correct Answer
C. 20-13 and an NIT berthExplanation
The 1999-2000 team accomplished a record of 20-13 and secured a berth in the NIT (National Invitation Tournament). This means that they won 20 games throughout the season and earned a spot in the post-season NIT tournament. Despite not making it to the NCAA tournament, their performance was good enough to qualify for the NIT, which is considered a significant achievement in college basketball.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Which team did the Salukis NOT play in 2001-2002?
- A.
Iowa State
- B.
Illinois
- C.
Indiana
- D.
Nevada
Correct Answer
D. NevadaExplanation
In the 2001-2002 season, the Salukis played against Iowa State, Illinois, and Indiana, but they did not play against Nevada.Rate this question:
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- 18.
SIU wore black road uniforms during which season?
- A.
2000-01
- B.
Never
- C.
1998-99
- D.
2001-02
Correct Answer
A. 2000-01 -
- 19.
What is currently the flagship station for SIU basketball games?
- A.
Magic 95.1
- B.
92.7 VZA
- C.
97.7 the Bear
- D.
103.5 ESPN
Correct Answer
B. 92.7 VZAExplanation
The correct answer is 92.7 VZA because it is currently the flagship station for SIU basketball games.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Jermaine Dearman is nicknamed:
- A.
The Freak
- B.
Insane Jermaine
- C.
Big Game Jermaine
- D.
J-Dog
Correct Answer
C. Big Game JermaineExplanation
The nickname "Big Game Jermaine" suggests that Jermaine Dearman performs exceptionally well in important or high-pressure situations. This nickname implies that he has a strong ability to rise to the occasion and deliver outstanding performances when it matters the most. It highlights his skill and composure in crucial moments, making him a valuable asset in competitive situations.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Which player did NOT wear the number 23?
- A.
Monte Jenkins
- B.
Jermaine Dearman
- C.
Jamaal Foster
- D.
Josh Warren
Correct Answer
D. Josh WarrenExplanation
Among the given options, Josh Warren is the player who did NOT wear the number 23.Rate this question:
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- 22.
How many times did Darren Brooks win the MVC Player of the Year award?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
0
- D.
3
Correct Answer
B. 2Explanation
Darren Brooks won the MVC Player of the Year award twice.Rate this question:
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- 23.
How many years has Rodney Watson been an assistant?
- A.
17
- B.
24
- C.
21
- D.
15
Correct Answer
C. 21Explanation
Rodney Watson has been an assistant for 21 years.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Who was never the MVC Defensive Player of the Year?
- A.
Bryan Mullins
- B.
Tony Young
- C.
Darren Brooks
- D.
Randal Falker
Correct Answer
B. Tony YoungExplanation
Tony Young was never the MVC Defensive Player of the Year. This implies that the other three options, Bryan Mullins, Darren Brooks, and Randal Falker, have all been the MVC Defensive Player of the Year at some point.Rate this question:
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- 25.
How many straight NCAA Tournaments did SIU make during the 90s?
- A.
5
- B.
4
- C.
3
- D.
2
Correct Answer
C. 3Explanation
SIU made three straight NCAA Tournaments during the 90s. This means that for three consecutive years in the 90s, SIU qualified and participated in the NCAA Tournament.Rate this question:
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