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Arizona Basketcats Trivia Quiz

For all of you Wildcat fans who think you know everything about Arizona basketball, here's a little quiz to test your knowledge.

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

Author
shollod

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
186,788

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
451

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following players did not play four full years at the University of Arizona? Hint

Joseph Blair

Matt Othick

Ed Stokes

Steve Kerr

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Question 2 of 10

2. Sean Elliott ended his career as the all time scoring leader. How many points did he have? Hint

2444

2555

2666

2777

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following Wildcats have not played in the NBA? Hint

Matt Othick

Michael Wright

Miles Simon

Reggie Geary

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following Wildcats was named final four MVP in 1997? Hint

Miles Simon

Jason Terry

Michael Dickerson

Mike Bibby

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following Wildcats did not play high school basketball in Arizona? Hint

Channing Frye

Sean Elliott

Chris Mills

Richard Jefferson

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Question 6 of 10

6. Brian Williams transferred from the University of Maryland to play two seasons at Arizona. He also played at the same high school as another wildcat. Who was it? Hint

Matt Othick

Sean Rooks

Ed Stokes

Matt Muehlebach

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Question 7 of 10

7. This Arizona Wildcat was a featured player in the movie, "Hoop Dreams", a documentary about inner city basketball. Who is he? Hint

Ray Owes

Reggie Geary

Corey Williams

Khalid Reeves

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following Wildcats did not accomplish at least one triple double during their four year career at the U of A? Hint

Sean Elliott

Luke Walton

Matt Muehlebach

Damon Stoudamire

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Question 9 of 10

9. This Wildcat became the first player ever to score more than 800 points in one season. Who is he? Hint

Sean Elliott

Khalid Reeves

Chris Mills

Mike Bibby

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these former NBA players was also a "Gumby"? Hint

Khalid Reeves

Harvey Mason

Jud Buechler

Steve Kerr

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following players did not play four full years at the University of Arizona?

Answer: Joseph Blair

Joseph Blair was suspended the second half of his senior season (1995-96) due to grades, thus, ending his career at the University of Arizona.

2. Sean Elliott ended his career as the all time scoring leader. How many points did he have?

Answer: 2555

Perhaps Lute Olson should recruit more players with the last name of "Elliott".

3. Which of the following Wildcats have not played in the NBA?

Answer: Michael Wright

Although he left early for the NBA, Michael Wright never played a minute at the next level. He decided to play overseas instead. Matt Othick and Reggie Geary had a very brief career with the San Antonio Spurs and Miles Simon saw some playing time with the Orlando Magic.

4. Which of the following Wildcats was named final four MVP in 1997?

Answer: Miles Simon

Miles Simon was named final four mvp en route to Arizona's only national championship in 1997. The Wildcats defeated North Carolina in the national semifinal game and then the University of Kentucky in the national championship.

5. Which of the following Wildcats did not play high school basketball in Arizona?

Answer: Chris Mills

Chris Mills played his high school ball at Fairfax High School in Los Angeles.

6. Brian Williams transferred from the University of Maryland to play two seasons at Arizona. He also played at the same high school as another wildcat. Who was it?

Answer: Matt Othick

Brian Williams played one year of high school basketball with Matt Othick in Las Vegas.

7. This Arizona Wildcat was a featured player in the movie, "Hoop Dreams", a documentary about inner city basketball. Who is he?

Answer: Corey Williams

Corey Williams, the 'go to' guy from Batavia, Illinois, was mentioned several times during the state tournament in this documentary. Check him out if you haven't seen this movie.

8. Which of the following Wildcats did not accomplish at least one triple double during their four year career at the U of A?

Answer: Sean Elliott

Although Sean Elliott is considered the greatest player in Arizona history, he never scored a triple double.

9. This Wildcat became the first player ever to score more than 800 points in one season. Who is he?

Answer: Khalid Reeves

Khalid Reeves scored 845 points his senior year during the 1993-94 season.

10. Which of these former NBA players was also a "Gumby"?

Answer: Jud Buechler

Affectionately known as "the Gumbies", U of A bench players would often wave their towels, jump up and down, and celebrate on the playing floor during the 1987-88 season. Jud Buechler was one of those non-starters. Harvey Mason was also a Gumby, but never an NBA player. Steve Kerr was a starter, and Khalid Reeves was not yet a Wildcat.

Source: Author shollod

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