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Quiz about Purdue University Basketball Boiler Up
Quiz about Purdue University Basketball Boiler Up

Purdue University Basketball: Boiler Up! Quiz


Test your knowledge of Boilermaker basketball.

A multiple-choice quiz by bockek01. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
bockek01
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
282,132
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
397
Last 3 plays: Guest 208 (6/10), Guest 75 (2/10), Guest 128 (1/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In the first game in the program's history, Purdue defeated its opponent 34-19. Who was that opponent? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Charles Murphy enjoyed an All-American career at Purdue. What was his nickname? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who coached Purdue to their first Big Ten title in 1911? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What Boilermaker hit a jump shot with 4 seconds left to defeat Marquette, and send Purdue to the 1969 Final Four? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who did Purdue defeat to win the 1974 NIT championship? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Purdue's two-time All-American Rick Mount was the first high school player to appear on the cover of what magazine? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In the 1999-2000 season, Purdue nearly made the Final Four before suffering a four-point loss to Wisconsin. How many of the eventual Final Four teams did Purdue defeat during the regular season? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Gene Keady coached the Boilermakers for 25 years. How many Big Ten "Coach of the Year" awards did he win in that time? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Purdue gives out a "Mr. Hustle" award every season to the player who displays the greatest amount of determination, drive, and leadership. Who was this award named after? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Purdue's basketball program has produced some NBA #1 draft picks. Glenn Robinson was one. Which of the following was another? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In the first game in the program's history, Purdue defeated its opponent 34-19. Who was that opponent?

Answer: Lafayette YMCA

This game was held at the "old gym" in West Lafayette in 1896.
2. Charles Murphy enjoyed an All-American career at Purdue. What was his nickname?

Answer: Stretch

Glenn "Big Dog" Robinson
Ward "Piggy" Lambert
Rick " The Rocket" Mount
3. Who coached Purdue to their first Big Ten title in 1911?

Answer: Ralph Jones

Actually, Purdue and Minnesota tied for the title with 8-4 conference records.
4. What Boilermaker hit a jump shot with 4 seconds left to defeat Marquette, and send Purdue to the 1969 Final Four?

Answer: Rick Mount

Mount was a prolific scorer with a career average of 32.3 ppg. Imagine what it could have been with the 3-point line.
5. Who did Purdue defeat to win the 1974 NIT championship?

Answer: Utah

They were the first Big Ten team to win the NIT Tournament.
6. Purdue's two-time All-American Rick Mount was the first high school player to appear on the cover of what magazine?

Answer: Sports Illustrated

He was named the National High School Player of the Year in 1966.
7. In the 1999-2000 season, Purdue nearly made the Final Four before suffering a four-point loss to Wisconsin. How many of the eventual Final Four teams did Purdue defeat during the regular season?

Answer: 3- Michigan State, Wisconsin, Florida

It was the third time the Boilers and the Badgers played that season.
8. Gene Keady coached the Boilermakers for 25 years. How many Big Ten "Coach of the Year" awards did he win in that time?

Answer: 7

He was also named national "Coach of the Year" six times.
9. Purdue gives out a "Mr. Hustle" award every season to the player who displays the greatest amount of determination, drive, and leadership. Who was this award named after?

Answer: Ray Eddy

Eddy was a player under Ward Lambert and coached the Boilers for 15 years.
Ernie Hall was the first African-American and junior college transfer to play at Purdue.
10. Purdue's basketball program has produced some NBA #1 draft picks. Glenn Robinson was one. Which of the following was another?

Answer: Joe Barry Carroll

Carroll was selected by the Golden State Warriors and played 10 seasons in the NBA.
Source: Author bockek01

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