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Cardinal Basketball Trivia Quiz

Test your UofL Basketball knowledge with this quiz:

A multiple-choice quiz by curlyhairfreak. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
curlyhairfreak

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
107,537

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

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Difficult

Avg Score
10 / 25

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Question 1 of 25

1. In 1987, Denny Crum coached the U.S. basketball team in the Pan American Games in Indianapolis. What place did the the Crum-coached team finish in? Hint

1st (gold)

2nd (silver)

3rd (bronze)

4th (no medal)

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Question 2 of 25

2. Who was not acknowledged directly in Denny Crum's 1994 Hall of Fame speech? Hint

Jerry Jones

Bill Olsen

Peck Hickman

John Wooden

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Question 3 of 25

3. Denny Crum gained career victory No. 600, with a 60-56 victory over what team in 1997? Hint

Georgia Tech

UCLA

VCU

Memphis

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Question 4 of 25

4. Which player for UofL in the 1990's, originally signed with Tennessee out of high school? Hint

Marques Maybin

Keith LeGree

Tobiah Hopper

Brian Hopgood

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Question 5 of 25

5. Who wore jersey #24 before Luke Whitehead? Hint

Troy Smith

Craig Farmer

Caleb Gervin

Micah Langston

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Question 6 of 25

6. Why did Cardinal Taquan Dean sport an afro? Hint

his head is flat.

his father had one in his playing days.

it is "old school".

he has a very dry scalp.

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Question 7 of 25

7. Marvin Stone said what player is the best athlete he has ever faced? Hint

Tayshaun Prince

Kobe Bryant

Ron Mercer

Reese Gaines

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Question 8 of 25

8. Rick Pitino plans to take the team to which country during the summer of 2003, to prepare for the upcoming season? Hint

United Kingdom

Italy

Spain

Greece

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Question 9 of 25

9. Which player did not have an immediate family member, that also played for the Cardinals? Hint

Mark McSwain

Mac Wilkinson

Mike Case

Todd Howard

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Question 10 of 25

10. What was the first year that Louisville reached the NCAA Final Four? Hint

1959

1980

1972

1961

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Question 11 of 25

11. Erik Brown transferred to UofL from what in-state school ? Hint

Murray State

Morehead State

Eastern Kentucky

St. Catherine

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Question 12 of 25

12. Louisville's first ever home court game was played where? Hint

YMCA

Jefferson County Armory

St. Xavier High School

Tharp University

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Question 13 of 25

13. Who was the first Cardinal player to ever be drafted into the NBA? Hint

Charlie Tyra

Jack Coleman

Dee Compton

Bob Brown

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Question 14 of 25

14. Reece Gaines' father also played college basketball. Where did he play? Hint

Wisconsin

Louisville

Marquette

Wisconsin-Green Bay

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Question 15 of 25

15. Luke Whitehead's father played for which legendary coach? Hint

Denny Crum

Peck Hickman

John Wooden

Phog Allen

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Question 16 of 25

16. Denny Crum is an avid reader of what author? Hint

Rick Pitino

John Grisham

Louis L'Amour

Ernest Hemingway

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Question 17 of 25

17. Otis George played for what national teams in Dominica? Hint

basketball and volleyball

volleyball and lacrosse

volleyball and soccer

soccer and basketball

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Question 18 of 25

18. Rick Pitino wears which brand of suits? Hint

Armani

Brioni

Versace

Christian Dior

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Question 19 of 25

19. Erik Brown did not consider attending which of the following schools after leaving Morehead State? Hint

Auburn

Indiana State

Nebraska

Pittsburgh

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Question 20 of 25

20. What is Reese Gaines' nickname? Hint

The Truth

The Answer

Shooter

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Question 21 of 25

21. Larry O'Bannon won a state championship in basketball his senior season at Male?

True

False

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Question 22 of 25

22. Luke Whitehead chose Louisville over which school? Hint

New Mexico

San Francisco

USC

Texas A&M

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Question 23 of 25

23. Kendall Dartez was rated the #2 center in the nation by The Sporting News as a high school senior?

True

False

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Question 24 of 25

24. Reese Gaines was 1st in Conference USA in three-pointers made during the 2001-02 season?

True

False

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Question 25 of 25

25. Francisco Garcia is from which part of New York City? Hint

Bronx

Staten Island

Queens

Brooklyn

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1987, Denny Crum coached the U.S. basketball team in the Pan American Games in Indianapolis. What place did the the Crum-coached team finish in?

Answer: 2nd (silver)

Brazil's Oscar Schmidt scored 46 points in the gold medal game, to defeat the Crum-coached U.S. team 120-115.

2. Who was not acknowledged directly in Denny Crum's 1994 Hall of Fame speech?

Answer: Bill Olsen

Suprisingly enough, Crum did not acknowledge Olsen who as an assistant coach under Crum, and the UofL athletic director later on.

3. Denny Crum gained career victory No. 600, with a 60-56 victory over what team in 1997?

Answer: Georgia Tech

With this win, Crum became the 2nd fastest coach to reach 600 career wins. It also marked the 2,000th game in Cardinal basketball history.

4. Which player for UofL in the 1990's, originally signed with Tennessee out of high school?

Answer: Marques Maybin

Maybin signed with UT, but his college entrance test score was below the level to play as a freshman.

5. Who wore jersey #24 before Luke Whitehead?

Answer: Caleb Gervin

Gervin is currently a junior college All-American in his home state of California.

6. Why did Cardinal Taquan Dean sport an afro?

Answer: his head is flat.

Dean referred to this in the 2002-03 basketball media guide.

7. Marvin Stone said what player is the best athlete he has ever faced?

Answer: Reese Gaines

This was a bit suprising, eh?

8. Rick Pitino plans to take the team to which country during the summer of 2003, to prepare for the upcoming season?

Answer: Italy

He also took one of his UK teams to Italy in the 1990's.

9. Which player did not have an immediate family member, that also played for the Cardinals?

Answer: Mike Case

Wilkinson was the younger brother of Felton Spencer (1986-90), Howard was the son of Terry Howard (1972-75), and McSwain was the brother of John McSwain (1976).

10. What was the first year that Louisville reached the NCAA Final Four?

Answer: 1959

Louisville finished in 4th place in the 1959 Final Four, losing to Cincinnati in the consolation game. California defeated West Virgina for the NCAA title.

11. Erik Brown transferred to UofL from what in-state school ?

Answer: Morehead State

Brown led all NCAA Division I freshman in scoring at Morehead State, averaging 19.3 points.

12. Louisville's first ever home court game was played where?

Answer: Tharp University

The first game was played there on January 28, 1912.

13. Who was the first Cardinal player to ever be drafted into the NBA?

Answer: Dee Compton

Compton (1946-48) was drafted by Philadelphia.

14. Reece Gaines' father also played college basketball. Where did he play?

Answer: Wisconsin

Clyde Gaines had 10 points and 3 rebounds in a Badger loss against the Cardinals in 1978.

15. Luke Whitehead's father played for which legendary coach?

Answer: Peck Hickman

Eddie Whitehead played for the Cards from 1963-66 under Hickman.

16. Denny Crum is an avid reader of what author?

Answer: Louis L'Amour

Crum is an avid reader and collector of L'Amour's westerns.

17. Otis George played for what national teams in Dominica?

Answer: volleyball and soccer

His volleyball national team even took home a gold medal. George scored the final point.

18. Rick Pitino wears which brand of suits?

Answer: Brioni

Pitino used to wear Armani, but now wears Brioni according to the 2002-03 media guide.

19. Erik Brown did not consider attending which of the following schools after leaving Morehead State?

Answer: Indiana State

Brown considered Pitt because that is where his brother plays.

20. What is Reese Gaines' nickname?

Answer: RG

This is according to the 2002-03 media guide.

21. Larry O'Bannon won a state championship in basketball his senior season at Male?

Answer: False

The Male Bulldogs were upset by the Lafayette Generals in the Sweet Sixteen finals.

22. Luke Whitehead chose Louisville over which school?

Answer: New Mexico

Whitehead only considered the Cards and New Mexico.

23. Kendall Dartez was rated the #2 center in the nation by The Sporting News as a high school senior?

Answer: True

Zach Randolph, a Michigan State recruit, was rated #1 in the country. He left the Spartans early and played for the Portland Trailblazers.

24. Reese Gaines was 1st in Conference USA in three-pointers made during the 2001-02 season?

Answer: False

Jobey Thomas of Charlotte was 1st in three-pointers made during the 2001-02 season.

25. Francisco Garcia is from which part of New York City?

Answer: Bronx

Garcia played for Winchendon School in the Bronx.

Source: Author curlyhairfreak

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