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Mississippi Basketball Trivia Quiz

Though not quite the calibur of the state's professional football products, Mississippi has bred some fine basketball players as well.

A multiple-choice quiz by thestaxman. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
thestaxman

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
244,218

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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181

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Question 1 of 10

1. This Hardy Junior High (Jackson, MS) player was rumored to have scored 85 points in a 32 minute game. He later led the SEC in scoring two years in a row as a Sophomore and Junior. Who was he? Hint

Lindsey Hunter

James Robinson

Ronnie Henderson

Gerald Glass

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Question 2 of 10

2. Southern Miss(USM) star Clarence Weatherspoon, drafted with ninth overall pick by the 76ers, came from the same town as NFL legend Jerry Rice. What was it's name? Hint

Hattiesburg

Crawford

Alligator

Panther Burn

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Question 3 of 10

3. Ole Miss vs. LSU. Gerald Glass scored 53 for the Rebels. What Gulfport native poured in 55 for the Tigers? Hint

Ronnie Henderson

Chris Jackson

Litterial Green

Jonathan Bender

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Question 4 of 10

4. Gerald "World Class" Glass became Ole Miss's sixth all-time scorer in just two seasons after transferring from what Mississippi school? Hint

Mississippi College

Delta State

Jackson State

Mississippi Valley State

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Question 5 of 10

5. Former Ole Miss women's coach led the WNBAs Houston Comets to win the first four championships in that league's history. Who's this coach? Hint

Robert Peters

Mark Ford

Dave Channel

Van Chancellor

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Question 6 of 10

6. Lindsey Hunter scored big at Jackson State and was the tenth overall pick of the 1993 draft, selected by the Pistons. Who was his high school backcourt partner who averaged a whopping 40 ponits a game? Hint

James Robinson

Jesse Pate

Ronnie Henderson

Joezon Darby

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Question 7 of 10

7. What Quitman native scored 69 points for Quitman High before starring at the University of Alabama? Hint

Antonio McDyess

Derrick McKey

James Robinson

Eric Washington

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Question 8 of 10

8. What Mississippian won MVP honors at the 1992 McDonald's All- American game, and was named Freshman of the Year in the Big East conference the following year? Hint

Antonio McDyess

Othella Harrington

Darius Rice

Mario Bland

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Question 9 of 10

9. Erick Dampier and Jeff Malone led Mississippi State to the NCAA Final Four in 1996.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. The former Ole Miss tandem of Justin Reed, Aaron Harper, and David Sanders had what nickname? Hint

The Hydrants

The Three Musketeers

The Provine Posse

The JAS Bunch

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This Hardy Junior High (Jackson, MS) player was rumored to have scored 85 points in a 32 minute game. He later led the SEC in scoring two years in a row as a Sophomore and Junior. Who was he?

Answer: Ronnie Henderson

Henderson was dubbed, "The most exciting high school player since Michael Jordan" in 1993, and was told by then San Antonio Spurs coach Jerry Tarkanian that he'd be selected with the team's first pick if he declared for the draft after his senoir year at Murrah High.

After injuries at LSU, he was selected by the Washington Bullets in the second round. He apparently walked out of practice and out on his career in training camp.

2. Southern Miss(USM) star Clarence Weatherspoon, drafted with ninth overall pick by the 76ers, came from the same town as NFL legend Jerry Rice. What was it's name?

Answer: Crawford

USM, where Brett Farve also played, is located in Hattiesburg. Jerry Rice's nephew, Darius Rice, played basketball for the University of Miami.

3. Ole Miss vs. LSU. Gerald Glass scored 53 for the Rebels. What Gulfport native poured in 55 for the Tigers?

Answer: Chris Jackson

Henderson was born in Gulfport and attended LSU just like Jackson, who happens to be his cousin.

4. Gerald "World Class" Glass became Ole Miss's sixth all-time scorer in just two seasons after transferring from what Mississippi school?

Answer: Delta State

Glass was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the 20th pick in 1990.

5. Former Ole Miss women's coach led the WNBAs Houston Comets to win the first four championships in that league's history. Who's this coach?

Answer: Van Chancellor

Chancellor also coached the undefeated Gold medal winning 2002 USA Olympic team.

Answer: James Robinson

"Hollywood" Robinson would go on to lead the SEC in scoring for two years with Alabama and later played with the Blazers, Timberwolves, and Clippers.

7. What Quitman native scored 69 points for Quitman High before starring at the University of Alabama?

Answer: Antonio McDyess

McKey (Meridian, MS), Robinson (Jackson), and Washington (Pearl) all attended "Alabamy" and all played in the NBA.

8. What Mississippian won MVP honors at the 1992 McDonald's All- American game, and was named Freshman of the Year in the Big East conference the following year?

Answer: Othella Harrington

Harrington was the #2 ranked player in the nation behind Jason Kidd as a high school senior. He followed in the footsteps of Patrick Ewing, Dikembe Mutumbo, and Alonzo Mourning in the tradition of great Georgetown big men.

9. Erick Dampier and Jeff Malone led Mississippi State to the NCAA Final Four in 1996.

Answer: False

Former NBA All Star Malone left State in 1983.

10. The former Ole Miss tandem of Justin Reed, Aaron Harper, and David Sanders had what nickname?

Answer: The Provine Posse

They were all graduates of Jackson's Provine High. Reed was drafted by the Boston Celtics.

Source: Author thestaxman

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