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Memphis Tigers 2007-08 Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about the Memphis Tigers' run towards their first National Championship game since 1985. Good luck!

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

Author
adpohlman

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
287,192

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
288

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Question 1 of 10

1. Memphis is a part of which conference? Hint

ACC

C-USA

SEC

Big Ten

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the coach of the Memphis Tigers in 2007? Hint

Larry Finch

Gene Bartow

John Calipari

Zach Curlin

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following Memphis players does not match the jersey number? Hint

Chris-Douglas Roberts - 14

Antonio Anderson - 5

Derrick Rose - 23

Joey Dorsey - 32

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Question 4 of 10

4. Memphis's first real test was in the 2K College Hoops Classic. Who did they beat 63-53 in Madison Square Garden? Hint

Oklahoma

Georgetown

USC

Connecticut

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Question 5 of 10

5. On December 4, 2007, the Tigers won a tough overtime game in the Jimmy V Classic against what team? Hint

Georgetown

Oklahoma

Connecticut

USC

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Question 6 of 10

6. Memphis opened conference play with a convincing win 99-58 over which C-USA team? Hint

UAB

Tulsa

ECU

Houston

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Question 7 of 10

7. On February 23, 2007, Memphis had a huge scare against UAB. With 7 seconds left, who converted a huge three point-play that helped the Tigers escape Birmingham with a victory? Hint

Derrick Rose

Joey Dorsey

Antonio Anderson

Chris Douglas-Roberts

8. By the time the rivalry of Tennessee came around in the season, the Tigers were being talked about as the first team in a long time to go undefeated. However, the volunteers of Tennessee had other plans and gave Memphis their first loss of the season. What was the final score of the Memphis-Tennessee game? Hint

65-64

64-60

99-98

66-62

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Question 9 of 10

9. Memphis entered the NCAA Tournament as a number 1 seed. Of what region were they the number one seed? Hint

South

West

East

Midwest

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Question 10 of 10

10. After the devastating National Championship loss, the Tigers still had accomplished a great season. They also set the record for most wins in a season. How many wins did they have? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Memphis is a part of which conference?

Answer: C-USA

Memphis had been a part of Conference USA since 1995. They had won the conference championship three times in a row.

2. Who was the coach of the Memphis Tigers in 2007?

Answer: John Calipari

John Calipari joined the Tigers in 2000, and has led the Tigers to one NIT championship, three C-USA championships, three Elite 8 appearances, and one National Championship game.

3. Which of the following Memphis players does not match the jersey number?

Answer: Joey Dorsey - 32

Joey Dorsey was number 32 the previous year, but opted to change his number to 3 for the 2007-08 season.

4. Memphis's first real test was in the 2K College Hoops Classic. Who did they beat 63-53 in Madison Square Garden?

Answer: Oklahoma

Memphis beat numerous talented non-conference teams before conference play in January. This improved their strength of schedule considerably since their conference was always looked down upon by many sports writers.

5. On December 4, 2007, the Tigers won a tough overtime game in the Jimmy V Classic against what team?

Answer: USC

O.J. Mayo led USC with 16 points and Robert Dozier led Memphis with 13. This was not one of Memphis's better shooting nights as they only shot 37% from the field.

6. Memphis opened conference play with a convincing win 99-58 over which C-USA team?

Answer: ECU

The Tigers ended conference play with a perfect record of 16-0. This was the second consecutive year they won every conference game in the season.

7. On February 23, 2007, Memphis had a huge scare against UAB. With 7 seconds left, who converted a huge three point-play that helped the Tigers escape Birmingham with a victory?

Answer: Chris Douglas-Roberts

Chris Douglas-Roberts drove down the lane and floated a shot off the backboard in the net. They called a foul and CDR drained the free throw to win the game for the Tigers.

Answer: 66-62

Tennessee had always been an in-state rival for Memphis. These two always battle it out and Tennessee seems to get the better of Memphis nearly every year.

9. Memphis entered the NCAA Tournament as a number 1 seed. Of what region were they the number one seed?

Answer: South

Memphis was put in the very difficult South region, which was a downer considering everyone thought they would be the first number one seed to be ousted out of the tournament.

10. After the devastating National Championship loss, the Tigers still had accomplished a great season. They also set the record for most wins in a season. How many wins did they have?

Answer: 38

Memphis ended their season with a 38-2 record, barely beating the old record of 37 wins in a season.

Source: Author adpohlman

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