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MOP of the NCAA Tournament Trivia Quiz

You might know who the NCAA Tournament, but do you know who won the most oustanding player?

A multiple-choice quiz by matt_moench. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
matt_moench

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
175,447

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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1062

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Question 1 of 10

1. Syracuse was the National Champion in 2003. Who was the most outstanding player? Hint

Carmelo Anthony

Gerry McNamara

Hakim Warrick

Nick Collison

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Question 2 of 10

2. Juan Dixon was the most outstanding player for which team in 2002? Hint

Kansas

Indiana

Oklahoma

Maryland

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many times was Lew Alcindor named most oustanding player? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1983, which player won the MVP, and was on the losing team? Hint

Michael Jordan

Grant Hill

Nick Collison

Hakeem Olajuwon

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who won the award for UNLV in 1990? Hint

Christian Laettner

Larry Johnson

Anderson Hunt

Greg Anthony

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who won the award in 1995 for UCLA? Hint

Charles O'Bannon

Tyus Edney

Ed O'Bannon

Camron Dollar

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the first freshman to win the most oustanding player? Hint

Michael Jordan

Carmelo Anthony

Arnie Ferrin

Pervis Ellison

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which year did Earvin "Magic" Johnson win the award? Hint

1978

1977

1979

1980

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Question 9 of 10

9. Michael Jordan won the award in 1982?

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who won the award in 2000? Hint

Morris Peterson

Mateen Cleaves

Charlie Bell

Jason Richardson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Syracuse was the National Champion in 2003. Who was the most outstanding player?

Answer: Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo became the first freshman to win the award since 1944 when Arnie Ferrin won the award for Utah. Syracuse won the game 81-78 over Kansas.

2. Juan Dixon was the most outstanding player for which team in 2002?

Answer: Maryland

Maryland won their first national championship in 2002, winning 64-52 over Indiana.

3. How many times was Lew Alcindor named most oustanding player?

Answer: 3

Lew Alcindor, now known was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, won the award three years in a row in '67, '68, and '69, under coach John Wooden at UCLA.

4. In 1983, which player won the MVP, and was on the losing team?

Answer: Hakeem Olajuwon

Hakeem won the award in 1983, when his Houston Cougars lost to the North Carolina State Wolfpack.

5. Who won the award for UNLV in 1990?

Answer: Anderson Hunt

Anderson Hunt won the award, and the Runnin' Rebels became the first team to score over 100 points in a championship game.

6. Who won the award in 1995 for UCLA?

Answer: Ed O'Bannon

UCLA defeated Arkansas in 1995 for the national championship denying Arkansas a chance at a repeat.

7. Who was the first freshman to win the most oustanding player?

Answer: Arnie Ferrin

Ferrin helped Utah win the title in 1944.

8. Which year did Earvin "Magic" Johnson win the award?

Answer: 1979

Magic defeated Larry Bird and the Indiana State Sycamores. This would be the first of many matchups between the two Hall of Famers.

9. Michael Jordan won the award in 1982?

Answer: False

Although he hit the game winning shot, MJ took a back seat to teammate James Worthy in 1982.

10. Who won the award in 2000?

Answer: Mateen Cleaves

The Spartans defeated the Gators 89-76 on the way to their second national championship.

Source: Author matt_moench

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