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5 European Basketball quizzes and 60 European Basketball trivia questions.
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  Greek Clubs in European Cups   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about Greek clubs in European competitions. You think you know European basketball history? Play this quiz to find out!
Average, 10 Qns, kthnos, Sep 12 09
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  The Fabulous Nick Galis   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a little quiz about the most fabulous Greek basketball player, a true legend of European basketball!
Average, 10 Qns, nerzack, Apr 22 07
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nerzack
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  European Basketball    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Now, let's talk about European basketball.
Average, 10 Qns, BELGAMAN, Apr 05 12
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  Americans in the Euroleague: 2007-08    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many former American collegiate basketball stars have found success in the Euroleague. I'll let you know where they were in 2007-08, you tell me where they went to school.
Difficult, 10 Qns, ArsenalGunner, Sep 12 09
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ArsenalGunner
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  Turkish Basketball History    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
The history of Turkish Basketball. All multiple choice. Hope you enjoy.
Difficult, 20 Qns, hopollo, Sep 29 02
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hopollo
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European Basketball Trivia Questions
1. In 1968, AEK Athens won the Cup Winners' Cup against Slavia Prague by a score of 89-82. The game was played at the Panathenaic stadium (also known as Kallimarmaron). How many spectators were inside the stadium during the game?

From Quiz Greek Clubs in European Cups

Answer: 80,000

This game set a Guinness World Record for attendance at a basketball game with 80,000 people watching from inside the stadium, and another 40,000 from outside.

2. What was Nick's birthcity?

From Quiz The Fabulous Nick Galis

Answer: New Jersey

Nick was born in New Jersey in July 23, 1957

3. When was the first ever basketball game played in Turkey?

From Quiz Turkish Basketball History

Answer: November 4, 1921

It was played between the students of Darulmuallimi Aliye (Higher School of Teaching) and the YMCA team, which consisted of American missionaries. The Turkish team had only one training session before the match, instructed by Dr. Diver of Robert College (who was also the captain of YMCA team), but they managed to play a good game against Americans. The YMCA team won the match with a score of 18-14. All the other dates are make-ups.

4. In what college did Nick play?

From Quiz The Fabulous Nick Galis

Answer: Seton Hall

In his final year, he was ranked 3rd among the leading NCAA scorers, behind Larry Bird and Balder.

5. In 1927, the first ever Turkish league, though unofficial, was established with teams from Istanbul. This league was called the Istanbul Basketball League. Which team won the first ever league championship in 1927?

From Quiz Turkish Basketball History

Answer: Maccabi

The team of Turkish Jews, Maccabi won the first unofficial league in Turkey. Later it changed its name to Barkhoba in the second half of 1930s and then merged with Istanbul SK. It is said that Maccabi was the powerhouse of Turkish basketball in its early years. It won all unofficial Istanbul Leagues between 1927 and 1933. Galatasaray and Fenerbahce won championships later, and "officially".

6. Which team was the first to beat the USA at the Olympic Games?

From Quiz European Basketball

Answer: USSR

At the Olympic Games of 1972.

7. In 1991, PAOK Thessaloniki played in a European final, and won the Cup-Winners' Cup. Which Spanish team was their opponent?

From Quiz Greek Clubs in European Cups

Answer: Zaragoza

The game was held in Geneva, Switzerland. PAOK won by a score of 76-72. It was PAOK's first ever win in the Cup-Winner's Cup.

8. What NBA team was Nick drafted by in 1979?

From Quiz The Fabulous Nick Galis

Answer: Boston Celtics

He was selected by the Boston Celtics in the 4th round of the 1979 NBA Draft, 68th overall.

9. The first "officially sanctioned" Istanbul Basketball League was established in 1933. Which team was its first champion?

From Quiz Turkish Basketball History

Answer: Galatasaray

Galatasaray won this league and started its reign in Turkish Basketball. The club won many of the official Turkish and Istanbul Championships up to 1969 and was given the name "Unbeaten Armada". Maccabi did not participate in this first official league because it did not join the basketball federation. Besiktas and Fenerbahce were(and still are) rivals of Galatasaray at that time.

10. Other than Italy, where did Dominique Wilkins play in Europe for one year?

From Quiz European Basketball

Answer: Greece

He played in Greece, before returning to the Boston Celtics.

11. In 1993, Aris Thessaloniki advanced for the first time to a European final. It was the European Cup-Winners' Cup final and was hosted in Turin, Italy. Aris won the game and the cup. What team was their opponent?

From Quiz Greek Clubs in European Cups

Answer: Efes Pilsen

Aris won by a score of 50-48 after a dramatic game against Efes Pilsen (Russia). It was its first European Cup win in basketball.

12. With which Greek team did Nick sign for in 1979?

From Quiz The Fabulous Nick Galis

Answer: Aris Thessaloniki

Panathinaikos and Olympiakos had showed some interest, but Nick preferred champions Aris.

13. Turkey beat which team in its first ever international meeting and what was the score?

From Quiz Turkish Basketball History

Answer: Greece, 49-12

Game was played on June 24th, 1934. Jack Habib was the leading scorer of both the Turkish team and the match with his 20 points. All other choices are made up.

14. Which country won the European Cup in 1999?

From Quiz European Basketball

Answer: Italy

Italy won the final.

15. How many Greek championships did Nick win with Aris?

From Quiz The Fabulous Nick Galis

Answer: 8

Aris along with Nick finished 1st in 1983, then from 1985-1991.

16. In the 2002 FIBA World Basketball Championsip for Men, which team was Turkey's last international match-up?

From Quiz Turkish Basketball History

Answer: Russia

IN the play-off for the ninth place of 2002 FIBA World Basketball Championship for Men. The score was 91-86 in favor of Turkish team.

17. In which team did Arvydas Sabonis play before he went to play in the NBA?

From Quiz European Basketball

Answer: Real Madrid

After this season in 1994, he went to the Portland Trailblazers.

18. In 1994, Tel Aviv hosted the European Champions Cup. In the final, Olympiakos Piraeus played against Joventut Badalona from Spain. Who was the head coach of the Spanish team?

From Quiz Greek Clubs in European Cups

Answer: Zelimir Obradovic

Joventut Badalona won the final by a score of 59-57. Giannis Ioannidis was the head coach of Olympiakos Piraeus.

19. How many European cups did Nick win with Aris?

From Quiz The Fabulous Nick Galis

Answer: 0

Unfortunately, Aris won their first European cup in 1993 (Cup winners in Torino against Efes Pilsen), just after Nick had left the team.

20. The Turkish national team was called "12 Giant Men", and they played very well to reach the finals of FIBA European Championship for Men in 2001 in Turkey. Which team did they lose to in the final of the championship?

From Quiz Turkish Basketball History

Answer: Yugoslavia

Our 12 Giants lost to Yugoslavia 78-69, but it was a close game up to the last minute. Turkey beat Spain in round robin games and nipped Germany in semi-finals. Turkey never played with France in this tournament.

21. In 1996, for the first time in its history, Panathinaikos played in a European final. In its first attempt, it won the European Champions Cup. MVP of the Final Four was a Panathinaikos' player and famous NBA star. Who precisely?

From Quiz Greek Clubs in European Cups

Answer: Dominique Wilkins

The Final Four was organized in Paris. Panathinaikos Athens beat Barcelona by a score of 67-66. Dominique Wilkins played only one year in Panathinaikos, the 1995-96 season. He had previously played for Atlanta Hawks (1984 to 1992), the LA Clippers in 1994, and then Boston Celtics in 1994-95.

22. What team did Nick join in 1992, after he had left Aris?

From Quiz The Fabulous Nick Galis

Answer: Panathinaikos

Panathinaikos signed Galis to beat the newly champions Olympiakos, together with other European stars, such as Tjit Sok and Arian Komazec, but they only managed to win the championship in 1998, long after Nick's retirement.

23. Who was the leading scorer for the 12 Giant Men in the 2001 Eurobasket?

From Quiz Turkish Basketball History

Answer: Ibrahim Kutluay

Kutluay, who was playing for Panathianikos (Greek club side from Athens), averaged 21.7 points in 6 games. The leading scorer of Eurobasket 2001 was Dirk Nowitzki of Germany and the Dallas Mavericks with 28.7 ppg. in 7 games. Turkcan was the leading offensive rebounder while Okur had the highest field goal percentage for Turkey. Turkoglu was the second best 3-point shooter of 12 Giant Men after Kutluay.

24. In 1997, one year after Panathinaikos won, it was the turn of Olympiakos Piraeus to win the European Champions Cup. Once again, a Spanish team was the victim in the final. Which one?

From Quiz Greek Clubs in European Cups

Answer: Barcelona

The Final Four was held in Rome. Olympiakos won by a score of 73-58. It was their first European Cup win in basketball.

25. How many European cups did Nick win with Panathinaikos?

From Quiz The Fabulous Nick Galis

Answer: 0

Unfortunately, Panathinaikos managed to win their first European Cup (Champions Cup) in 1996, just after Nick's retirement.

26. In 2001, a small team from Athens, Maroussi BC, advanced to a European final and won the Saporta Cup by defeating Élan Sportif Chalonnais. Which country did the losing team come from?

From Quiz Greek Clubs in European Cups

Answer: France

Maroussi BC won by a score of 74-72. The final was held in Warsaw, Poland. It was the 10th European basketball Cup to be won in Greek basketball history. The Saporta Cup was formerly called European Cup Winners' Cup (the second tier below the Champins Cup). It started in 1967 and folded in 2002, when it was merged with the third-tier Korac Cup to form the Eurocup competition. Those ten wins were: Champions Cup: 1996, 1997, 2000 and 2002 by Pananthinaikos. Saporta Cup (previousl the Cup-Winners' Cup): 1968 and 2000 by AEK, 1991 by PAOK, 1993 by Aris and 2001 by Maroussi. Korac Cup: 1994 by PAOK and 1997 by Aris.

27. In what year did Nick retire from professional basketball?

From Quiz The Fabulous Nick Galis

Answer: 1995

Nick retired after his coach in Panathinaikos Kostas Politis did not include him in the starting-lineup against Abelokipi. Nick left the court, never to return again.

28. Erman Kunter also has a somewhat unbelievable record in Turkish Basketball League history. What is this record?

From Quiz Turkish Basketball History

Answer: 153 points in an official league game.

Unbelievable but true. In the 1988 Turkish League season he scored 153 points against Hilalspor when playing for Fenerbahce. His 81 points in the first half also set another record. It must be rememebered that Hilalspor was playing with its junior team, i.e. with players between 15 and 18 years of age, due to financial problems. The final score was 175-101. All the other choices are made up.

29. Where did Toni Kukoc play in 1992 before leaving to the Chicago Bulls?

From Quiz European Basketball

Answer: Trevise

He won the title of best European player.

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