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  • 1. 

    Which of these Gonzaga Bulldogs was the school's first-ever First Team All-American?

    • A.

      Blake Stepp

    • B.

      John Stockton

    • C.

      Dan Dickau

    • D.

      Ronny Turiaf

    Correct Answer
    C. Dan Dickau
    Explanation
    Dan Dickau was the school's first-ever First Team All-American because he had an outstanding performance during his time at Gonzaga. Dickau was a standout player, leading the Bulldogs to their first-ever Elite Eight appearance in the NCAA Tournament. He was also named the West Coast Conference Player of the Year and was a finalist for the Naismith College Player of the Year award. Dickau's exceptional skills and contributions to the team made him the first Gonzaga Bulldog to receive the prestigious honor of being named a First Team All-American.

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  • 2. 

    In the 1953 Final, the Indiana Hoosiers were leading in scoring by which infamous sophomore with 30 points?

    • A.

      Bobby Leonard

    • B.

      Jimmy Rayl

    • C.

      Walt Bellamy

    • D.

      Don Schlundt

    Correct Answer
    D. Don Schlundt
    Explanation
    Don Schlundt is the correct answer because he was a sophomore player for the Indiana Hoosiers during the 1953 Final, and he scored 30 points in that game.

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  • 3. 

    Who was Indiana's all-time leading scorer during the 20th century?

    • A.

      Steve Alford

    • B.

      Don Schlundt

    • C.

      Jimmy Rayl

    • D.

      Calbert Cheaney

    Correct Answer
    D. Calbert Cheaney
    Explanation
    Calbert Cheaney is the correct answer because he holds the record for being Indiana's all-time leading scorer during the 20th century. He played for the Indiana Hoosiers basketball team from 1989 to 1993 and scored a total of 2,613 points during his college career. Cheaney was a dominant scorer and was named the Big Ten Conference Player of the Year three times. He went on to have a successful career in the NBA, playing for several teams over 13 seasons.

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  • 4. 

    Which Indiana Hoosier was the only player in the NCAA who scored over 50 during the 20th century?

    • A.

      Steve Downing

    • B.

      Don Schlundt

    • C.

      Jimmy Rayl

    • D.

      Mike Woodson

    Correct Answer
    C. Jimmy Rayl
    Explanation
    Jimmy Rayl was the only player in the NCAA who scored over 50 during the 20th century. This means that he achieved a single-game score of over 50 points, which is a remarkable feat. The other options, Steve Downing, Don Schlundt, and Mike Woodson, did not achieve this milestone. Therefore, Jimmy Rayl stands out as the correct answer for this question.

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  • 5. 

    Which player led the Maryland Terps in scoring during the 2002-03 season?

    • A.

      Steve Blake

    • B.

      Ryan Randle

    • C.

      Tahj Holden

    • D.

      Drew Nicholas

    Correct Answer
    D. Drew Nicholas
    Explanation
    Drew Nicholas was the leading scorer for the Maryland Terps during the 2002-03 season.

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  • 6. 

    Who became the first Maryland player to win an ACC Title and a National Championship?

    • A.

      Juan Dixon

    • B.

      Earl Badu

    • C.

      Terrence Morris

    • D.

      Mike Grinnon

    Correct Answer
    D. Mike Grinnon
    Explanation
    Mike Grinnon is the correct answer because he became the first Maryland player to win both an ACC Title and a National Championship. Juan Dixon, Earl Badu, and Terrence Morris did not achieve this feat.

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  • 7. 

    Which team ended Maryland's NCAA leading 87 game non-conference home winning streak in 2002-03?

    • A.

      Wisconsin

    • B.

      George Washington

    • C.

      Michigan State

    • D.

      Florida

    Correct Answer
    D. Florida
    Explanation
    In 2002-03, the team that ended Maryland's NCAA leading 87 game non-conference home winning streak was Florida.

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  • 8. 

    How many players from the Terps' Championship Team were drafted into the NBA in 2002 and 2003?

    • A.

      2

    • B.

      1

    • C.

      4

    • D.

      3

    Correct Answer
    C. 4
    Explanation
    Four players from the Terps' Championship Team were drafted into the NBA in 2002 and 2003.

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  • 9. 

    Who is North Carolina's 20th Century all-time leader in total assists in a career?

    • A.

      Larry Brown

    • B.

      Kenny Smith

    • C.

      Ed Cota

    • D.

      Phil Ford

    Correct Answer
    C. Ed Cota
    Explanation
    Ed Cota is the correct answer because he holds the record for the most total assists in a career in North Carolina's basketball history.

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  • 10. 

    Which 20th Century North Carolina player was the all-time leader in total blocked shots in a career?

    • A.

      Brendan Haywood

    • B.

      Rasheed Wallace

    • C.

      Eric Montross

    • D.

      Bob McAdoo

    Correct Answer
    A. Brendan Haywood
    Explanation
    Brendan Haywood is the correct answer because he holds the record for the most blocked shots in a career among all North Carolina players in the 20th century. This means that throughout his career, Haywood successfully blocked more shots than any other player from North Carolina during that time period.

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  • 11. 

    How many players did the North Carolina Tarheels send to the NBA in 2005?

    • A.

      4

    • B.

      6

    • C.

      5

    • D.

      3

    Correct Answer
    A. 4
    Explanation
    In 2005, the North Carolina Tarheels sent 4 players to the NBA.

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  • 12. 

    Between the years of 1939 to 2001, how many times have the Kansas Jayhawks made it to the Final Four?

    • A.

      10

    • B.

      13

    • C.

      5

    • D.

      16

    Correct Answer
    A. 10
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 10. This indicates that the Kansas Jayhawks made it to the Final Four ten times between the years 1939 to 2001.

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  • 13. 

    Which Kansas coach led the Jayhawks to 6 NCAA Tournaments between 1964-1983?

    • A.

      Dick Harp

    • B.

      JoJo White

    • C.

      Larry Brown

    • D.

      Ted Owens

    Correct Answer
    D. Ted Owens
    Explanation
    Ted Owens is the correct answer because he was the Kansas coach who led the Jayhawks to 6 NCAA Tournaments between 1964-1983. This indicates that under his leadership, the team consistently performed well and qualified for the prestigious tournament multiple times.

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  • 14. 

    Who was the highest draft pick from the University of Arizona in the 20th century?

    • A.

      Damon Stoudamire

    • B.

      Sean Elliott

    • C.

      Mike Bibby

    • D.

      Channing Frye

    Correct Answer
    C. Mike Bibby
    Explanation
    Mike Bibby was the highest draft pick from the University of Arizona in the 20th century. This means that out of the four options given, Bibby was selected the earliest in the NBA draft.

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  • 15. 

    Who was Duke's all-time leading scorer before J.J. Redick passed him in 2006?

    • A.

      Danny Ferry

    • B.

      Mike Gminski

    • C.

      Johnny Dawkins

    • D.

      Christian Laettner

    Correct Answer
    C. Johnny Dawkins
    Explanation
    Before J.J. Redick passed him in 2006, Johnny Dawkins was Duke's all-time leading scorer.

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  • 16. 

    Which legendary character of Duke basketball home games started coming to every Duke game as a fan in the 1980's?

    • A.

      Crazy Cheerleader Girl

    • B.

      Crazy Devil Guy

    • C.

      Crazy Towel Guy

    • D.

      Crazy Hot Dog Vender

    Correct Answer
    C. Crazy Towel Guy
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Crazy Towel Guy. In the 1980's, a legendary character known as Crazy Towel Guy started attending every Duke basketball home game as a fan. This person became famous for waving a towel and energizing the crowd with their enthusiastic support for the team.

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  • 17. 

    How many National Title's did Kentucky basketball win in the 20th century?

    • A.

      3

    • B.

      7

    • C.

      9

    • D.

      5

    Correct Answer
    B. 7
    Explanation
    Kentucky basketball won 7 National Titles in the 20th century. This means that they were victorious in the NCAA basketball tournament on 7 occasions during that time period.

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  • 18. 

    Which of the following players has not been an All-American for University of Louisville?

    • A.

      Reece Gaines

    • B.

      Darrell Griffith

    • C.

      Junior Bridgeman

    • D.

      LaBradford Smith

    Correct Answer
    D. LaBradford Smith
    Explanation
    LaBradford Smith has not been an All-American for the University of Louisville. This can be inferred from the question, which asks for the player who has not been an All-American. The other three players mentioned in the question, Reece Gaines, Darrell Griffith, and Junior Bridgeman, have all been All-Americans for the University of Louisville.

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  • 19. 

    Who was the top rebounder from the University of Louisville during the 1950's?

    • A.

      Fred Sawyer

    • B.

      Vlad Gastevich

    • C.

      Charlie Tyra

    • D.

      Jerry DuPont

    Correct Answer
    C. Charlie Tyra
    Explanation
    Charlie Tyra was the top rebounder from the University of Louisville during the 1950s. This can be inferred from the information provided in the question.

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  • 20. 

    Which of these Louisville greats had his number 35 retired?

    • A.

      Darrell Griffith

    • B.

      Charlie Tyra

    • C.

      Wes Unseld

    • D.

      Pervis Ellison

    Correct Answer
    A. Darrell Griffith
    Explanation
    Darrell Griffith had his number 35 retired by Louisville.

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  • 21. 

    Which player led Syracuse to the 1965 Final Four and went on to a lengthy and successful NBA career?

    • A.

      Jim Boeheim

    • B.

      Roosevelt Bouie

    • C.

      Jim Lee

    • D.

      Dave Bing

    Correct Answer
    D. Dave Bing
    Explanation
    Dave Bing is the correct answer because he led Syracuse to the 1965 Final Four and went on to have a successful NBA career. Bing played for Syracuse University from 1963 to 1966 and helped lead the team to the Final Four in 1965. After college, he was selected as the second overall pick in the 1966 NBA Draft and had a successful career playing for the Detroit Pistons and Washington Bullets. Bing was a seven-time NBA All-Star and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1990.

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  • 22. 

    What was the nickname of the 1975 Syracuse squad featuring guards Jim Lee and Rudy Hackett?

    • A.

      The Big Boy's

    • B.

      The Fantastic Five

    • C.

      The Impossibles

    • D.

      Roy's Runts

    Correct Answer
    D. Roy's Runts
    Explanation
    The nickname of the 1975 Syracuse squad featuring guards Jim Lee and Rudy Hackett was Roy's Runts.

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  • 23. 

    Which school did Washington beat three times in the 2003-04 season?

    • A.

      Arizona

    • B.

      Oregon State

    • C.

      USC

    • D.

      San Diego State

    Correct Answer
    A. Arizona
    Explanation
    In the 2003-04 season, Washington beat Arizona three times.

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  • 24. 

    Which team did Butler beat in the opening round of the 2008 NCAA tournament?

    • A.

      Georgia Tech

    • B.

      South Alabama

    • C.

      Michigan

    • D.

      Cleveland State

    Correct Answer
    B. South Alabama
    Explanation
    Butler beat South Alabama in the opening round of the 2008 NCAA tournament.

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  • 25. 

    Who had over 10 points per game with Xavier every year from 2000-01 to 2003-04?

    • A.

      Romain Sato

    • B.

      David West

    • C.

      Lionel Chalmers

    • D.

      Dedrick Finn

    Correct Answer
    A. Romain Sato
    Explanation
    Romain Sato is the correct answer because he was the only player who had over 10 points per game with Xavier every year from 2000-01 to 2003-04. This means that he consistently performed at a high level and was a key contributor to the team's offense during those years. The other players mentioned may have had successful seasons or individual games, but they did not achieve the same level of consistency as Sato.

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  • 26. 

    Arizona State lost to which team in the 2008 NIT Quarterfinals?

    • A.

      Auburn

    • B.

      Southern Illinois

    • C.

      Princeton

    • D.

      Florida

    Correct Answer
    D. Florida
    Explanation
    In the 2008 NIT Quarterfinals, Arizona State lost to Florida.

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  • 27. 

    Which then-#1 team did Florida State beat in January 2002?

    • A.

      Maryland

    • B.

      Wofford

    • C.

      Michigan

    • D.

      Duke

    Correct Answer
    D. Duke
    Explanation
    Florida State beat Duke in January 2002.

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  • 28. 

    Which of these years did Missouri lose its first round Big 12 Tournament game?

    • A.

      2002

    • B.

      2006

    • C.

      2003

    • D.

      2005

    Correct Answer
    B. 2006
    Explanation
    In 2006, Missouri lost its first round Big 12 Tournament game.

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  • 29. 

    Purdue's 2007 NCAA Tournament appearance was their first since what year?

    • A.

      2001

    • B.

      1995

    • C.

      1980

    • D.

      2003

    Correct Answer
    D. 2003
    Explanation
    Purdue's 2007 NCAA Tournament appearance was their first since the year 2003. This means that the team had not qualified for the tournament in the years 2004, 2005, and 2006. It is likely that the team had a period of rebuilding or underperformance during those years, which prevented them from making it to the tournament. However, in 2007, they were able to regain their competitive edge and secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament once again.

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  • 30. 

    Which school did Pittsburgh play in both the 2002 and 2006 NCAA Tournaments?

    • A.

      Kent State

    • B.

      California

    • C.

      Arkansas-Pine Bluff

    • D.

      UCLA

    Correct Answer
    A. Kent State
    Explanation
    Pittsburgh played against Kent State in both the 2002 and 2006 NCAA Tournaments.

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