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Quiz about Iowa State Cyclones Basketball

Iowa State Cyclones Basketball Quiz

Here is a little "Hilton Magic" for all Cyclone fans.

A multiple-choice quiz by wsu420. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
wsu420

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
174,802

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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460

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which former Cyclone was known as "The Mayor"? Hint

Marcus Fizer

Loren Meyer

Fred Hoiberg

Jeff Grayer

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who defeated the Cyclones in the 2000 Elite 8? Hint

Florida

UCLA

Michigan State

Cincinnati

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is significance of the Cyclone who wears #40? Hint

Team Captain

In honor of University of Iowa player Chris Street

Walk-on who earned a scholarship

Senior chosen by teammates

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who broke their collarbone in 1993 after their vehicle was hit by a train? Hint

Julius Michalik

Loren Meyer

Justus Thigpen

Jacy Holloway

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which former University of Michigan coach was the long time head coach of the Cyclones? Hint

Johnny Orr

Bill Frieder

Steve Fisher

Larry Eustachy

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which school shocked the nation by defeating the #2 seed Cyclones in the first round of the 2001 NCAA Tournament? Hint

Santa Clara

Kent State

Richmond

Hampton

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which school did former mammoth center Kelvin Cato play at before transferring to Iowa State? Hint

Louisiana Tech

South Alabama

Jacksonville State

Georgia State

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of the former Cyclone coach who would go and later coach the NBA's Chicago Bulls and New Orleans Hornets?

Answer: (Two words or just surname)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Did the Cyclones hand Wilt Chamberlain his first collegiate loss?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who did the Cyclones defeat to win the final Big Eight Tournament championship game? Hint

Kansas

Oklahoma

Missouri

Oklahoma State

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which former Cyclone was known as "The Mayor"?

Answer: Fred Hoiberg

Ames native Fred Hoiberg was dubbed "The Mayor" because he was so popular, he actualy got votes for the mayor election.

2. Who defeated the Cyclones in the 2000 Elite 8?

Answer: Michigan State

Michigan State defeated Iowa State 75-64 in Auburn Hills, MI. So much for nobody getting homecourt advantage.

3. What is significance of the Cyclone who wears #40?

Answer: In honor of University of Iowa player Chris Street

A Cyclone player who hails from the state of Iowa get the honor of wearing #40 in honor of Chris Street.

4. Who broke their collarbone in 1993 after their vehicle was hit by a train?

Answer: Loren Meyer

Loren Meyer recovered to become a 1st Round NBA Draft choice by the Dallas Mavericks in 1995 (the 24th overall).

5. Which former University of Michigan coach was the long time head coach of the Cyclones?

Answer: Johnny Orr

Johnny Orr was introduced at Cyclone games by, "HERE'S JOHNNY"!

6. Which school shocked the nation by defeating the #2 seed Cyclones in the first round of the 2001 NCAA Tournament?

Answer: Hampton

Hampton defeated the Cyclones 58-57 in Boise, Idaho. Iowa State became only the fouth #2 seed to lose in the first round. #15 Richmond defeated #2 Syracuse in 1991. #15 Santa Clara defeated #2 Arizona in 1993. #15 Coppin State defeated #2 South Carolina in 1997.

7. Which school did former mammoth center Kelvin Cato play at before transferring to Iowa State?

Answer: South Alabama

Kelvin Cato was drafted #15 in the 1st Round of the NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks in 1997.

8. What is the name of the former Cyclone coach who would go and later coach the NBA's Chicago Bulls and New Orleans Hornets?

Answer: Tim Floyd

Tim Floyd left the Cyclones to coach the Chicago Bulls.

9. Did the Cyclones hand Wilt Chamberlain his first collegiate loss?

Answer: Yes

On January 14, 1957, Gary Thompson led the Cyclones to a 39-37 victory over Chamberlain and the Kansas Jayhawks.

10. Who did the Cyclones defeat to win the final Big Eight Tournament championship game?

Answer: Kansas

On March 10, 1996, Dedric Willoughby led the Cylcones to a 56-55 victory the final Big Eight Championship at Kansas City, MO.

Source: Author wsu420

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