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St. John's Prep To Pros Trivia Quiz


St. John's University has been a pipeline to the NBA for many years. Let's test your knowledge of some of the greatest ever to play for the Redmen.

A multiple-choice quiz by mikelowwwery. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
mikelowwwery
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
319,424
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
187
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Question 1 of 10
1. This former Redmen was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in 1990 and was later traded to the Sixers, where he teamed in the front court with such luminaries as Charles Barkley and Manute Bol. Who is this former Johnnie's forward who later became an All-Star with the Nets? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This player was selected in the second round of the 1994 draft, and later had a short career as a journeyman forward for four seasons. He finished his St. John's career ranked ninth all-time in blocks with 73. He graduated under Coach Mahoney. Who was this St. John's forward? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This player brought St. John's back into the national limelight in the 1980s. He played his high school ball at Xaverian in Brooklyn, and led St. John's to the 1985 Final Four. This Naismith Award winning forward was drafted what number in the 1985 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This Canadian center battled Patrick Ewing of Georgetown in the mid 1980s and later had a long NBA career. How many championship rings does Bill Wennington own? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. St. John's great Mark Jackson had a stellar career in Queens, and went on to become an NBA great. Which UCLA point guard was traded from the Pacers to the Clippers, for the services of Mark Jackson? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Felipe Lopez was rated the best prep player in high school in 1994. "Sports Illustrated" did a cover story on this Dominican dandy. Which high school did Lopez attend? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This point guard dazzled the Garden crowd during his tenure at St. John's. This high scoring guard who teamed along with Ron Artest had an unusual facial accessory during the 2000 season. What was this accessory that fans at the Garden were seen wearing cheering on their Johnnie's? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Ron Artest was a powerhouse at St. John's, with his combination of guard skills and the brute force of a power forward. He led St. John's to the 2000 Elite Eight. His much maligned NBA career has been well documented. Which team drafted Ron Artest? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Walter Berry was the National Player of the Year in 1986. He transferred from a two-year school and immediately left a major impact on the Big East. What was this high scoring forward's nickname? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Tragically, St. John's lost one of their all-time greats when Malik Sealy was lost in an auto accident in 2000. He was a favorite at Alumni Hall and later went on to have a very good NBA career. What dubious distinction did Malik earn while playing with the Pacers? Hint



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1. This former Redmen was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in 1990 and was later traded to the Sixers, where he teamed in the front court with such luminaries as Charles Barkley and Manute Bol. Who is this former Johnnie's forward who later became an All-Star with the Nets?

Answer: Jayson Williams

Jason Williams is a guard who starred for the Florida Gators and later in the NBA for the Kings. Jayson Williams is from St. John's.
2. This player was selected in the second round of the 1994 draft, and later had a short career as a journeyman forward for four seasons. He finished his St. John's career ranked ninth all-time in blocks with 73. He graduated under Coach Mahoney. Who was this St. John's forward?

Answer: Shawnelle Scott

Shawnelle was a key member of the early 1990s St. John's teams.
3. This player brought St. John's back into the national limelight in the 1980s. He played his high school ball at Xaverian in Brooklyn, and led St. John's to the 1985 Final Four. This Naismith Award winning forward was drafted what number in the 1985 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors?

Answer: 7

Chris Mullin was drafted behind Patrick Ewing, Wayman Tisdale, Benoit Benjamin, Xavier McDaniel, John Koncak, and Joe Klein. Ewing was the only one drafted in front of him to team up with him for the 1992 Dream Team.
4. This Canadian center battled Patrick Ewing of Georgetown in the mid 1980s and later had a long NBA career. How many championship rings does Bill Wennington own?

Answer: 3

Bill Wennington was a member of the Chicago Bulls and won three championship rings. He later did some television work for the Chicago affiliate covering his former team.
5. St. John's great Mark Jackson had a stellar career in Queens, and went on to become an NBA great. Which UCLA point guard was traded from the Pacers to the Clippers, for the services of Mark Jackson?

Answer: Pooh Richardson

Jackson went on to win ROY Award honors with the Knicks, and finished his career with an astonishing 10,000 assists.
6. Felipe Lopez was rated the best prep player in high school in 1994. "Sports Illustrated" did a cover story on this Dominican dandy. Which high school did Lopez attend?

Answer: Rice

Felipe was the MVP of the McDonald's All-American game held at Alumni Hall, but sadly he and fellow All-American Zendon Hamilton did not live up to the promise. They won no NCAA Tournament games during their tenure for the Redmen.
7. This point guard dazzled the Garden crowd during his tenure at St. John's. This high scoring guard who teamed along with Ron Artest had an unusual facial accessory during the 2000 season. What was this accessory that fans at the Garden were seen wearing cheering on their Johnnie's?

Answer: Band-Aid

Erick Barkley was a stand out guard for Christ the King who played great for St. John's, bringing them back into national prominence before losing to Ohio State with Scoonie Penn, and Michael Redd in the Elite Eight.
8. Ron Artest was a powerhouse at St. John's, with his combination of guard skills and the brute force of a power forward. He led St. John's to the 2000 Elite Eight. His much maligned NBA career has been well documented. Which team drafted Ron Artest?

Answer: Bulls

Many Knick fans wish that New York would have drafted him instead of Frenchmen Fredric Weis.
9. Walter Berry was the National Player of the Year in 1986. He transferred from a two-year school and immediately left a major impact on the Big East. What was this high scoring forward's nickname?

Answer: The Truth

Walter was drafted 14th overall in the NBA draft, but did not have a spectacular career in the league. He later left his mark in Europe, playing many years in Greece.
10. Tragically, St. John's lost one of their all-time greats when Malik Sealy was lost in an auto accident in 2000. He was a favorite at Alumni Hall and later went on to have a very good NBA career. What dubious distinction did Malik earn while playing with the Pacers?

Answer: He lost the playbook

Kevin Garnett calls Malik Sealy one of the best teammates and people that he has ever come across. He will always be missed by the St. John's basketball community.
Source: Author mikelowwwery

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