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NBL Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge of Australia's National Basketball League.

A multiple-choice quiz by acidclown. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
acidclown

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
178,155

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
966

Last 3 plays: Guest 1 (3/10), Guest 76 (3/10), Guest 159 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which former NBL import was nicknamed, "The Chairman of the Boards", because of his rebounding prowess? Hint

James Crawford

Mark Davis

Scott Fisher

Al Green

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Question 2 of 10

2. Andrew Gaze is well respected as Australia's greatest basketballer. How many NBL MVP awards did he win in a row, beginning in 1994? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following players did not receive Rookie of the Year honours? Hint

John Rillie

Andrew Vlahov

Mike Mckay

Mark Bradtke

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following NBL players, was once a NBA starter with the Denver Nuggets? Hint

Ricky Grace

Ray Owes

Kevin Brooks

Steve Carfino

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which former NBL big man was nicknamed, "The Praying Mantis"? Hint

Jerry Dennard

John Dorge

Willie Simmons

Dean Uthoff

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following teams did Phil Smyth never play for? Hint

Newcastle Falcons

St Kilda Saints

Sydney Kings

Canberra Cannons

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Question 7 of 10

7. Murray Arnold was named NBL Coach of the Year in 1991. Which team did he coach that season? Hint

Eastside Spectres

Geelong Supercats

Brisbane Bullets

Perth Wildcats

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Townsville Crocodiles were originally known by which name? Hint

Queensland Royals

Townsville Mavericks

Townsville Suns

Sunshine State Crocodiles

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which category has Derek Rucker never led the NBL in? Hint

Free Throw Percentage

Scoring

Steals

Assists

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these players has not played in both the NBL and the NBA? Hint

Mark Bradtke

Chris Anstey

Ricky Grace

Darryl McDonald

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which former NBL import was nicknamed, "The Chairman of the Boards", because of his rebounding prowess?

Answer: Mark Davis

The former league MVP and Adelaide 36ers champion, was one of the league's greatest ever rebounders.

2. Andrew Gaze is well respected as Australia's greatest basketballer. How many NBL MVP awards did he win in a row, beginning in 1994?

Answer: 5

The Silver Fox was crowned MVP five consecutive years from 1994 through to 1998. He also won the award in 1991, and shared it with Scott Fisher in 1992.

3. Which of the following players did not receive Rookie of the Year honours?

Answer: Mark Bradtke

Mckay won the award with the 36ers in 1985, Vlahov with the Wildcats in 1991, and Rillie with the Bullets in 1995. Bradtke averaged 8 points and 5 rebounds in his rookie year with the 36ers in 1988, but was beaten out by the Bullets' Shane Heal.

4. Which of the following NBL players, was once a NBA starter with the Denver Nuggets?

Answer: Kevin Brooks

Larry Sengstock medalist Brooks, started a handfull of games while playing for the Nuggets from the 91-92 season to the 94-95 season. A Denver teammate of his was NBL Defensive specialist Darnell Mee.

5. Which former NBL big man was nicknamed, "The Praying Mantis"?

Answer: Willie Simmons

Big Willie resembled the insect with his long skinny limbs. He led the NBL in blocks for 4 consecutive seasons from 1986.

6. Which of the following teams did Phil Smyth never play for?

Answer: Newcastle Falcons

"The General", Phil Smyth was one of the NBL's greatest ever point guards. He won three champions with the Cannons and competed at four Olympics. He later became a highly successful coach.

7. Murray Arnold was named NBL Coach of the Year in 1991. Which team did he coach that season?

Answer: Perth Wildcats

The Wildcats won 22 games and dropped just four in the 1991 regular season. They eventually defeated Eastide Spectres in the Grand Final to make it back-to-back championships.

8. The Townsville Crocodiles were originally known by which name?

Answer: Townsville Suns

The Townsville Suns entered the NBL in 1993. They were forced to change their name to the Crocodiles in 1998 due to copyright regulations.

9. Which category has Derek Rucker never led the NBL in?

Answer: Steals

Washington DC native Rucker, was league MVP in 1990.

10. Which of these players has not played in both the NBL and the NBA?

Answer: Darryl McDonald

D-Mac is one of the NBL's finest all time imports, but he never cracked the NBA. Grace played for the Atlanta Hawks, Bradtke for the Philadelphia 76ers, and Anstey for the Chicago Bulls and Dallas Mavericks.

Source: Author acidclown

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