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U of L Mania Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about the history of men's basketball at the University of Louisville. Enjoy yourself!

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

Author
Anaxandra

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
175,133

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
15

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Question 1 of 15

1. Who became the head coach of the University of Louisville Cardinals in 2001? Hint

Denny Crum

Tubby Smith

Bernard Hickman

Rick Pitino

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Question 2 of 15

2. How long was Denny Crum coach of the Cardinals? Hint

ten years

twelve years

thirty years

twenty years

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Question 3 of 15

3. Which university is U of L's biggest rival? Hint

Kentucky

Duke

Cincinnati

UCLA

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Question 4 of 15

4. Was U of L a top contender, when it came to home court attendance in 2003?

Yes

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Question 5 of 15

5. Where did the University of Louisville Cardinal's play their home games during the 2003-04 season? Hint

Louisville Slugger Field

Rupp Arena

Freedom Hall

Superdome

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which of the following players has not been an All-American for U of L? Hint

LaBradford Smith

Junior Bridgeman

Reece Gaines

Darrell Griffith

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Question 7 of 15

7. In which of these years did the University of Louisville not go to the Final Four? Hint

1975

1972

1985

1982

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Question 8 of 15

8. Did U of L ever win the NIT Championship?

Yes

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Question 9 of 15

9. Which was the name of the University of Louisville coach from 1967 to 1971? Hint

John Dromo

Denny Crum

Edward Weber

Lawrence Apitz

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which university did U of L beat to win their second NCAA Championship? Hint

University of Kentucky

Murray State University

Indiana University

Duke University

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Question 11 of 15

11. How many years did Bernard "Peck" Hickman coach at U of L? Hint

twenty-three

thirty-one

fifteen

eleven

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Question 12 of 15

12. On December 2, 1944, the University of Louisville beat a certain school by 72 points in a single-game. They accomplished this uncommon feat against which school? Hint

Centre College

Georgetown College

Wake Forest

Providence College

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Question 13 of 15

13. Who was the top rebounder from the University of Louisville during the 1950s? Hint

Fred Sawyer

Vlad Gastevich

Charlie Tyra

Jerry DuPont

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Question 14 of 15

14. Which former U of L player held most of the school's dunking records in the 1980s? Hint

Darrell Griffith

Marques Maybin

Robby Valentine

Pervis Ellison

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Question 15 of 15

15. Which former U of L player set a record for the most consecutive free throws made in multiple games during the 1980s? Hint

Reece Gaines

LeBradford Smith

Charlie Tyra

Wes Unseld

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who became the head coach of the University of Louisville Cardinals in 2001?

Answer: Rick Pitino

Pitino was the former coach of U of L rival, Kentucky Wildcats.

2. How long was Denny Crum coach of the Cardinals?

Answer: thirty years

He was head coach from 1971 to 2001. He coached in 23 Tournament performances. Crum coached two NCAA Championship teams and six Final Four teams. He was elected into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1994. Crum retired from coaching at the conclusion of the 2000-2001 season. Denny Crum had a career record of 675-295, which ranked him 15th all time.

3. Which university is U of L's biggest rival?

Answer: Kentucky

The Wildcats and the Cardinals have been rivals for many years in all sports. The Bluegrass State is pretty well divided on their choice of team.

4. Was U of L a top contender, when it came to home court attendance in 2003?

Answer: Yes

During the 2002-2003 basketball season, U of L was third in NCAA Home Game Attendance with a total attendance of 342,672, and an average of 19,037 per game.

5. Where did the University of Louisville Cardinal's play their home games during the 2003-04 season?

Answer: Freedom Hall

Freedom Hall is one of the most well-known basketball arenas in the country. It had a seating capacity of 18,865 at the time, located on the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center.

6. Which of the following players has not been an All-American for U of L?

Answer: LaBradford Smith

Reece Gaines was an All-American from the 2002-2003 season. Junior Bridgeman was one from the 1974-1975 season. Darrell Griffith was one from the 1978-1979 and 1979-1980 season. LaBradford Smith played for Louisville from 1987-1991 and never made All-American.

7. In which of these years did the University of Louisville not go to the Final Four?

Answer: 1985

They made it to the Final Four in 1959, 1972, 1975, 1982, and 1983.

8. Did U of L ever win the NIT Championship?

Answer: Yes

They won the NIT Championship in 1956 under Coach Hickman.

9. Which was the name of the University of Louisville coach from 1967 to 1971?

Answer: John Dromo

John Dromo was the head coach from 1967 to 1971. He compiled a 68-23 record before a heart attack forced him to leave the the coaching profession. Edward Weber was coach from 1930-1932. Denny Crum was the Hall of Fame coach that worked from 1971-2001. Lawrence Apitz coached the Cardinals from 1935-1940.

10. Which university did U of L beat to win their second NCAA Championship?

Answer: Duke University

Pervis Ellison, as a freshman, led the 1986 Cardinals to the championship over the Duke Blue Devils. They won their first in 1980.

11. How many years did Bernard "Peck" Hickman coach at U of L?

Answer: twenty-three

Peck Hickman coached the Cardinals from 1944 to 1967.

12. On December 2, 1944, the University of Louisville beat a certain school by 72 points in a single-game. They accomplished this uncommon feat against which school?

Answer: Georgetown College

The Cardinals also lost 61-7 against Centre College on February 18, 1920.

13. Who was the top rebounder from the University of Louisville during the 1950s?

Answer: Charlie Tyra

In his career, Charlie Tyra grabbed 1617 rebounds from 1953 to 1957.

14. Which former U of L player held most of the school's dunking records in the 1980s?

Answer: Pervis Ellison

Pervis Ellison held the record for most dunks in a season (59), most dunks in a career (162), and most dunks in a game (7) during the 1980s.

15. Which former U of L player set a record for the most consecutive free throws made in multiple games during the 1980s?

Answer: LeBradford Smith

Smith made 36 consecutive free throws during the 1987-1988 season at U of L.

Source: Author Anaxandra

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