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Ultimate Memphis Tigers Trivia Quiz

This is the quiz for the ultimate Memphis Tigers basketball fan. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by adpohlman. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
adpohlman

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
287,170

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
256

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1924, the University of Memphis (back then called the West Tennessee State Normal School) fielded a coach that is memorialized with a street near the University of Memphis campus. Who is he? Hint

Gene Bartow

John Calipari

Larry Finch

Zach Curlin

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following former Memphis players did not have his jersey number retired? Hint

David Vaughn

Larry Finch

Anfernee Hardaway

Elliot Perry

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what year was the first time Memphis was the number 1 ranked team in the country in both polls? Hint

1973

1981

1982

1985

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Question 4 of 10

4. When the Tigers received their first number 1 ranking, it was short lived. Who did they lose to that night to be bumped off the number 1 ranking the next week? Hint

Houston

Virginia Tech

UCLA

Louisville

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Question 5 of 10

5. 1973 was a year that saw the Memphis Tigers burst on the national scene, and advance to the National Championship for the first time in school history. Who did the Tigers lose to in that National Championship game? Hint

UCLA

Louisville

Houston

Virginia Tech

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which of the following was not an arena that Tigers held their home games? Hint

Mid-South Coliseum

The Pyramid

Memphis Arena

FedEx Forum

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Question 7 of 10

7. In what year did Memphis join Conference USA? Hint

1996

1995

1994

1993

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is Joey Dorsey's real first name? Hint

Robert

Joseph

Richard

Chris

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Question 9 of 10

9. Chris Douglas-Roberts hailed from what city? Hint

Detroit

St. Louis

Kansas City

Chicago

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Question 10 of 10

10. What number was Derrick Rose, the freshman phenom from Chicago that caught the attention of the country during the 2008 National Championship game? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Zach Curlin

Zach Curlin began coaching the Memphis Tigers in 1924. He remained the coach until 1948, where the school had changed their name to Memphis State College. Zach Curlin street is on the eastern side of the University of Memphis campus.

2. Which of the following former Memphis players did not have his jersey number retired?

Answer: David Vaughn

Anfernee Hardaway had his number 25 retired, and is still known as one of the greatest players to ever play at Memphis. Elliot Perry (34) a.k.a Socks, was a solid point guard always known for the high socks he wore while playing basketball. Larry Finch (21) played under Gene Bartow on the 1973 National runner-up team, and was the coach of the Tigers from 1986-1997.

3. In what year was the first time Memphis was the number 1 ranked team in the country in both polls?

Answer: 1982

On January 10, 1982, the Tigers were No. 1 in the Associated Press and UPI Polls. A feat that would not accomplished until January 2008.

4. When the Tigers received their first number 1 ranking, it was short lived. Who did they lose to that night to be bumped off the number 1 ranking the next week?

Answer: Virginia Tech

The same night that Memphis was announced as the No. 1 team in all the land, Virginia Tech upset the Tigers in Blacksburg, 64-56.

Answer: UCLA

The U of M battled the mighty Bruins to a 39-39 halftime tie, but Bill Walton was too much in the second half as UCLA defeated the Tigers, 87-66.

6. In which of the following was not an arena that Tigers held their home games?

Answer: Memphis Arena

The Tigers moved into the FedEx Forum in 2004 to follow the NBA Memphis Grizzlies team. Some still believe that leaving the Pyramid was not a good decision, being that the arena brought an individuality to the Memphis skyline.

7. In what year did Memphis join Conference USA?

Answer: 1995

Memphis joined Conference USA in 1995, and was one of the few teams that dominated the conference.

8. What is Joey Dorsey's real first name?

Answer: Richard

He is called Joey because when he was kid, his friends said that he was very active like a baby kangaroo or a Joey.

9. Chris Douglas-Roberts hailed from what city?

Answer: Detroit

Chris Douglas-Roberts or CDR is a talented small forward/shooting guard whose old-school style of play grabbed the attention of the country. He received 1st Team All-American honors for the 2008 season.

10. What number was Derrick Rose, the freshman phenom from Chicago that caught the attention of the country during the 2008 National Championship game?

Answer: 23

Derrick Rose led the Tigers to their third consecutive C-USA title and NCAA Tournament bid. Along with CDR, were a lethal combination of points that took the Tigers through the tournament to the NCAA Championship game.

Source: Author adpohlman

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