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Quiz about Basketball Mix History
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Basketball Mix History Trivia Quiz


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A multiple-choice quiz by anoyingchild. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
anoyingchild
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
215,344
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Very Difficult
Avg Score
4 / 10
Plays
1006
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who was the player who led the BAA in scoring in the league's very first season? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who was the only player who scored in the very first basketball game ever played with Dr. James Nasmith original 13 rules in Springfield, Massachusetts. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What was the original name of the ABA (American Basketball Assocation) Denver Nuggets? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In which city did basketball debut as an Olympic sport? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which school won the very first NCAA National Championship for Men's Basketball? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Where did Paul Westphal coach in the 2001-2002 season? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What college did Kermit Washington go to? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which YMCA team once won 111 games in a row? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The Wizards were able to beat the Bulls in the first round of the 2004-05 NBA playoffs. But, the Wizards weren't always the Wizards. What was the second name this franchise ever had? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In 1957, which two teams were swept in the Western and Eastern Conference Finals? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who was the player who led the BAA in scoring in the league's very first season?

Answer: Joe Fulks

The BAA or "Basketball Assocation of America" is now known to many as the NBA (National Basketball Assocation). Fulks played for the Philadelphia Warriors avearging 23.2 ppg in the BBA's very first season(1946-1947). The Warriors won the BAA championship over the Chicago Stags 4-1 in the best of seven series.
2. Who was the only player who scored in the very first basketball game ever played with Dr. James Nasmith original 13 rules in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Answer: William R. Chase

Out of the original 18 players, Chase was the only player to score.
3. What was the original name of the ABA (American Basketball Assocation) Denver Nuggets?

Answer: Denver Rockets

The Rockets did not change their name to the Nuggets until the 1974-1975 season. The Nuggets were one of four ABA teams to go to the NBA when the league folded after the 1976 season. The Spurs, Nets, and the Pacers were the three other team from the ABA to go to the NBA.
4. In which city did basketball debut as an Olympic sport?

Answer: Berlin

The first year when basketball was an Olympic sport was in 1936. USA won the Gold the very first time basketball was an Olympic sport with Canada getting the silver.
5. Which school won the very first NCAA National Championship for Men's Basketball?

Answer: Oregon

Oregon won the NCAA Men's Basketball championship in 1939. The Ducks beat out Ohio State with the final score of 46-33.
6. Where did Paul Westphal coach in the 2001-2002 season?

Answer: Pepperdine

Westphal compiled a 22-9 record, but the Waves lost to Wake Forest in the first round in the NCAA tournament. Westphal has coached the Suns and the Sonics of the NBA including a NBA Finals appearance in 1993. Westphal also played for Suns in the late 70s.
7. What college did Kermit Washington go to?

Answer: American

Washington was most remembered for punching Rudy Tomjanovich on December 9, 1977. Washington received a 26-game suspension for his actions. Washington was three years into a promising career with the Lakers before this incident. Washington was an all-star once with the Blazers during the 1979-1980 season.
8. Which YMCA team once won 111 games in a row?

Answer: Buffalo Germans

The Germans accomplished this amazing feat between 1908-1910. This team even beat Hobarts College 134-0, their most impressive victory.
9. The Wizards were able to beat the Bulls in the first round of the 2004-05 NBA playoffs. But, the Wizards weren't always the Wizards. What was the second name this franchise ever had?

Answer: Chicago Zephyrs

The Zephyrs existed for the 1962-1963 season. Originally the Zephyrs were the Chicago Packers when they were formed the year before. Since the Zephyrs moved, they have been the Capital Bullets, Washington Bullets, and Washington Wizards.
10. In 1957, which two teams were swept in the Western and Eastern Conference Finals?

Answer: Lakers & Nationals

The Celtics and Hawks beat out the Nationals and Lakers. Eventually, the Celtics won in seven with the final game in double-overtime.
Source: Author anoyingchild

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