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Dayton Flyer Basketball Trivia Quiz

An interesting look at the University of Dayton Flyer basketball history.

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

Author
pendergd

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
279,580

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Top 35% Quiz

Question 1 of 10

1. Which Flyer lead the team in scoring 1983-84? Hint

Ed Young

Anthony Grant

Dan Patrick

Roosevelt Chapman

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Question 2 of 10

2. What year did Dayton finish runner up in the NCAA Championship? Hint

1983-84

1950-51

1989-90

1966-67

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Question 3 of 10

3. John Paxson played guard for the University of Dayton Flyers.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who coached the Dayton Flyers during the 2006-07 basketball season? Hint

Oliver Purnell

Don Donoher

Brian Gregory

Ed Young

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Dayton Flyers compete in which conference? Hint

Big East Conference

Atlantic 10 Conference

Mid American Conference

Great Midwest Conference

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Question 6 of 10

6. When did UD begin playing college basketball? Hint

1850

1920

1903

1911

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who is not a member of the Dayton Basketball All-Century Team? Hint

Ed Young

Brian Roberts

Negele Knight

Bill Uhl

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Question 8 of 10

8. In which venue does the University of Dayton play its home games? Hint

Baujan Fieldhouse

UD Fieldhouse

UD Arena

The Nutter Center

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Question 9 of 10

9. During which of the following seasons did the Dayton Flyers win the most games? Hint

1951-52

1967-68

1955-56

1983-84

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was UD's first head basketball coach? Hint

Harry Baujan

Don Donoher

Father William O'Malley

Tom Blackburn

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Flyer lead the team in scoring 1983-84?

Answer: Roosevelt Chapman

Roosevelt (Velvet) Chapman played for the University of Dayton from 1980-1984. Roosevelt Chapman completed his career as the university's all-time leading scorer with 2233 points. Ed Young had 1253 total points. Dan Patrick graduated UD as Dan Pugh, but did not play basketball, instead is known as a former ESPN Sports Anchor. Anthony Grant had 902 total points.

2. What year did Dayton finish runner up in the NCAA Championship?

Answer: 1966-67

UCLA defeated the Flyers 79-64 in Louisville, Kentucky, finishing the season with 25 wins against 6 losses. University of Datyon Junior Forward Don May was selected to the All-Tournament team.

3. John Paxson played guard for the University of Dayton Flyers.

Answer: False

John Paxson graduated from Kettering Alter (OH) High School and played his college basketball at Notre Dame. Jim Paxson Jr. played guard for the Dayton Flyers 1975-1979, and had 1945 total points.

4. Who coached the Dayton Flyers during the 2006-07 basketball season?

Answer: Brian Gregory

Brian Gregory became the 18th head basketball coach for the Flyers in 2003 after previously serving on the staff at Michigan State University. Don Donoher coached 1964-1989, Ed Young was a basketball player and Oliver Purnell coached 1994 to 2002.

5. The Dayton Flyers compete in which conference?

Answer: Atlantic 10 Conference

The team remained independent of conference play until 1988 when they joined the Midwestern Collegiate Conference. In 1993, the Flyers joined the Great Midwest Conference. In 1995, the Flyers joined the Atlantic 10 Conference.

6. When did UD begin playing college basketball?

Answer: 1903

The university activated in 1850 and formed its first squad in 1903. Their first year's record was 5 wins and 1 loss.

7. Who is not a member of the Dayton Basketball All-Century Team?

Answer: Brian Roberts

University of Dayton All-Century Team includes Bill Uhl, Arlen "Bucky" Bockhorn, Bill Chmielewski, Anthony Corbitt, Johnny Davis, Henry Finkel, Bobby Joe Hooper, John Horan, Negele Knight, Don May, Don "Monk" Meineke, Jim Paxson, Ryan Perryman, Garry Roggenburk, Jack Sallee, Donald Smith, Tony Stanley, Mike Sylvester, and Ed Young.

8. In which venue does the University of Dayton play its home games?

Answer: UD Arena

Built in 1969, the UD Arena is the Flyer's home court. The UD Fieldhouse was the Flyers' home from 1950 thru 1968. The Nutter Center is home to the Wright State Raiders, and Baujan Fieldhouse does not exist in Dayton.

9. During which of the following seasons did the Dayton Flyers win the most games?

Answer: 1951-52

In 1951-52, the Tom Blackburn coached team finished with 28 wins and 5 losses. That season, the Flyers were the NIT Runnerup losing to the La Salle Explorers 75-64, and advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16.

10. Who was UD's first head basketball coach?

Answer: Father William O'Malley

Father William O'Malley coached the 1909-1910 team to a 5-6 record. Don Donoher coached from 1964-1989, Tom Blackburn coached from 1947-1964, and Harry Baujan coached from 1923-1928.

Source: Author pendergd

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