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Quiz about The Basics of Indiana Basketball

The Basics of Indiana Basketball Quiz

General information about the Hoosiers. Nothing too tough, but hopefully something you will like.

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

Author
Megalladon

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
137,429

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1777

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who won the most games as a coach in Indiana University basketball history? Hint

Bob Knight

Branch McCracken

Mike Davis

Dick Vitale

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Question 2 of 10

2. Indiana had won 5 NCAA Titles in the 20th century. How many of those did Bob Knight win? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Indiana's five NCAA titles ranked them 3rd among college basktball teams in the 20th century. Who was first? Hint

UCLA

Duke

North Carolina

Kansas

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 2003, no team had finished the season with a perfect record since the Hoosiers did it in what year? Hint

2002

1940

1976

1986

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Question 5 of 10

5. One of the great Hoosiers ever was Steve Alford. He led which team to an NCAA Title? Hint

2000

1997

1987

1977

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Question 6 of 10

6. Bob Knight did win an NIT Championship?

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. If Larry Bird had not left IU, would he have been a part of an NCAA title team?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these Hoosier greats played on an Olympic team? Hint

Quinn Buckner

Ross Hales

Don Noort

Todd Jadlow

9. Despite winning five NCAA Championships, Indiana had a history of significant injuries that hurt title hopes. After winning the 1981 Championship, Indiana lost Isaiah Thomas because he left early for the NBA draft. That same summer Indiana lost their starting center in a tragic car accident that left him paralyzed. Who was this player? Hint

Kent Benson

Landon Turner

Uwe Blab

Andre Harris

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Question 10 of 10

10. After becoming a celebrity in Indiana for being mentioned in the book, "Season on the Brink", as an eighth grader, this player led his Bedford North-Lawrence Stars to a state title. Who was this phenom that took on the challenge of wearing the cream and crimson, after the most storied career in Indiana high school basketball history? Hint

Steve Alford

Steve Green

Damon Bailey

Steve Bouchie

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who won the most games as a coach in Indiana University basketball history?

Answer: Bob Knight

Coach Knight led IU to victory over 700 times in 29 years.

2. Indiana had won 5 NCAA Titles in the 20th century. How many of those did Bob Knight win?

Answer: 3

The General's teams won titles in 1976, 1981, and 1987.

3. Indiana's five NCAA titles ranked them 3rd among college basktball teams in the 20th century. Who was first?

Answer: UCLA

The Bruins have won 11 titles.

4. In 2003, no team had finished the season with a perfect record since the Hoosiers did it in what year?

Answer: 1976

The 1976 Hoosiers were called a "dinosaur" by some after the season ended that year. It was believed then that they would be the last team to go undefeated in college basketball. Indiana State and UNLV have both been close, entering the 2003 season, no one else has done it.

5. One of the great Hoosiers ever was Steve Alford. He led which team to an NCAA Title?

Answer: 1987

The 1983 Indiana Mr. Basketball, from New Castle, lived out the destiny that everyone in the state was hoping for in 1987.

6. Bob Knight did win an NIT Championship?

Answer: True

The 1979 Hoosiers beat Purdue in the NIT Championship.

7. If Larry Bird had not left IU, would he have been a part of an NCAA title team?

Answer: Yes

Bird would have been on the 1976 team.

8. Which of these Hoosier greats played on an Olympic team?

Answer: Quinn Buckner

Quinn was on the 1976 team that won the gold in Montreal.

Answer: Landon Turner

Turner was still a presence at IU basketball games. He attended games regularly and seemed to have recovered and even thrived after the accident. An intersting side note is that the Boston Celtics drafted him with their final pick in the NBA draft after Turner's accident. It was a great gesture and display of respect for Turner's spirit and talent from Red Auerbach.

Answer: Damon Bailey

Bailey had enourmous pressure on him to succeed at IU. He was a part of 108 IU victories, including 11 NCAA tournament victories, and one final four team in 1992. He never played in the NBA, but is truly a legend in Indiana.

Source: Author Megalladon

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