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Iowa Hawkeyes Trivia Quiz

This is quiz will probably best suit diehard Iowa Hawkeyes fans, but everyone is welcome.

A multiple-choice quiz by wsu420. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
wsu420

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
117,931

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

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824

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Question 1 of 15

1. Which former Hawkeye, won three NBA titles with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls? Hint

Brad Lohaus

Bobby Hansen

B.J. Armstrong

Jeff Moe

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Question 2 of 15

2. This former Davenport North HS star, played for the Hawkeyes for only one season before being drafted in the 1st Round of the NBA draft?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname)

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Question 3 of 15

3. Which former University of Iowa All-American started his career at the University of Nebraska? Hint

Andre Woolridge

Jess Settles

Luke Recker

B.J. Armstrong

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which NBA head coach was an Iowa captain for three seasons? Hint

Pat Riley

Phil Jackson

Mike Dunleavy

Don Nelson

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Question 5 of 15

5. Which team dashed Iowa's hopes of a National Championship, in the national semifinals of the 1980 Final Four? Hint

Kent

Louisville

Notre Dame

UCLA

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Question 6 of 15

6. Whose jersey #40 is retired by the University of Iowa? Hint

Chris Street

B.J. Armstrong

Greg Stokes

Ronnie Lester

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Question 7 of 15

7. Which Hawkeye All-American came from tiny Winfield-Mt. Union HS, about 40 miles south of Iowa City? Hint

Chris Street

Jess Settles

Ryan Bowen

Dean Oliver

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Question 8 of 15

8. Which former Hawkeye coach, led the Arizona Wildcats to the 1997 National Championship?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname)

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Question 9 of 15

9. Which team defeated the Hawkeyes in the 1956 National Championship Game? Hint

North Carolina

La Salle

Cincinnati

San Francisco

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Question 10 of 15

10. In which arena did they Hawkeyes call home, before Carver-Hawkeye Arena was built? Hint

Kinnick Stadium

The Fieldhouse

Hilton Coliseum

Ralph Miller Arena

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Question 11 of 15

11. During the 1970 season, who averaged 27.9 PPG? Hint

Fred Brown

Chris Calabria

Glenn Vidnovic

John Johnson

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which team (led by the shark), spoiled the Hawkeyes Final Four bid in 1987? Hint

Arizona

Duke

Kansas

UNLV

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Question 13 of 15

13. What Iowa player scored 2,116 points in their career? Hint

Don Nelson

Acie Earl

Roy Marble

Greg Stokes

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Question 14 of 15

14. At which school was Steve Alford coach, before the University of Iowa? Hint

Drake

SW Missouri State

Northern Iowa

Bradley

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Question 15 of 15

15. Which former Hawkeye, was notoriously known for regularly shooting 30-foot jump shots? Hint

James Bartles

B.J. Armstrong

Chris Kingsbury

Kent McCausland

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which former Hawkeye, won three NBA titles with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls?

Answer: B.J. Armstrong

B.J. Armstrong was the starting point guard, when the Chicago Bulls won three consecutive NBA titles in the 90s.

2. This former Davenport North HS star, played for the Hawkeyes for only one season before being drafted in the 1st Round of the NBA draft?

Answer: Ricky Davis

Ricky Davis led the Hawkeyes in scoring as a freshman with 15.0 PPG in 1998.

3. Which former University of Iowa All-American started his career at the University of Nebraska?

Answer: Andre Woolridge

Despite playing his freshman year for the Cornhuskers, Andre was Iowa's all-time leading assist man, with 575 from 1995-97.

4. Which NBA head coach was an Iowa captain for three seasons?

Answer: Don Nelson

Don Nelson was a captain for the Iowa Hawkeyes in 1960, 1961, and 1962.

5. Which team dashed Iowa's hopes of a National Championship, in the national semifinals of the 1980 Final Four?

Answer: Louisville

Louisville went on to defeat UCLA for the National Championship in 1980.

6. Whose jersey #40 is retired by the University of Iowa?

Answer: Chris Street

Chris Street was an All-Big Ten forward, who was tragically killed during the 1993 season.

7. Which Hawkeye All-American came from tiny Winfield-Mt. Union HS, about 40 miles south of Iowa City?

Answer: Jess Settles

Jess Settles starred for the tiny Class 1A Winfield-Mt. Union Wolves during the early 90s.

8. Which former Hawkeye coach, led the Arizona Wildcats to the 1997 National Championship?

Answer: Lute Olsen

Lute Olsen almost won a National Championship in 1980 at Iowa.

9. Which team defeated the Hawkeyes in the 1956 National Championship Game?

Answer: San Francisco

Future Hall-of-Famers Bill Russell and K.C. Jones, led San Francisco to a 83-71 victory.

10. In which arena did they Hawkeyes call home, before Carver-Hawkeye Arena was built?

Answer: The Fieldhouse

The Hawkeyes called The Fieldhouse home until the building of Carver-Hawkeye Arena. After Carver-Hawkeye Arena was built, The Fieldhouse was used as a recreational center.

11. During the 1970 season, who averaged 27.9 PPG?

Answer: John Johnson

John Johnson led the Hawkeyes to a Regional Final NCAA Tournament game, where they were defeated by Notre Dame 121-106 in the Regional Third Place game.

12. Which team (led by the shark), spoiled the Hawkeyes Final Four bid in 1987?

Answer: UNLV

UNLV won 84-81 in the 1987 Regional Final, coming from a 20-point halftime deficit.

13. What Iowa player scored 2,116 points in their career?

Answer: Roy Marble

Roy Marble scored 2,116 points from 1986-89, leading the Hawkeyes to an Elite 8 appearance in 1987.

14. At which school was Steve Alford coach, before the University of Iowa?

Answer: SW Missouri State

Coach Alford led the SW Missouri State Bears to the Sweet 16, the year before he took over at Iowa.

15. Which former Hawkeye, was notoriously known for regularly shooting 30-foot jump shots?

Answer: Chris Kingsbury

Chris Kingsbury colorful career at Iowa came to end in 1996, when he declared eligible for the NBA Draft. Chris however, was not drafted and missed his chance for the NBA when he missed a plane for the Washington Wizards.

Source: Author wsu420

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