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Michigan State Spartans Trivia Quiz

Answer the following questions about the Michigan State Spartans in general, and their journey to the Final Four at Ford Field in 2009. Go Green! Go White!

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

Author
blaxlaw

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
307,643

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
377

Question 1 of 10

1. What famous Spartan attended Michigan State's 2009 Elite Eight game with his father, and sat behind MSU's bench? Hint

Earvin Johnson

Mateen Cleaves

Greg Kelsor

Steve Smith

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Question 2 of 10

2. What college did the 2009 Spartans' head coach Tom Izzo graduate from? Hint

Michigan State University

Eastern Michigan University

Michigan Technological University

Northern Michigan University

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Question 3 of 10

3. What Spartan held Terrence Williams (forward) to just five points in the Elite Eight game played March 29, 2009? Hint

Travis Walton

Goran Suton

Kalin Lucas

Durrell Summers

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Question 4 of 10

4. What high school did the 2009 Spartan point guard Kalin Lucas attend? Hint

Seaholm

Orchard Lake St. Marys

Southfield

Walled Lake St. Josephs

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Question 5 of 10

5. What team did MSU beat on March 27, 2009, to get to the Elite Eight? Hint

Arizona

Louisville

Marquette

Kansas

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Question 6 of 10

6. After an Elite Eight game, what 2009 MSU Spartan player was awarded the Most Outstanding Player title on the Midwest Regional all-tournament team? Hint

Goran Suton

Travis Walton

Kalin Lucas

Draymond Green

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Question 7 of 10

7. This Spartan 2009 men's team reached their 5th Final Four in 11 years, the only team in the nation with that many trips during that span.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who wrote the lyrics to the original MSU Fight Song, back when the Spartans were known as the Aggies? Hint

Francis Lankey

John Giffels

Leonard Falcone

Jack Breslin

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the official name of the hardwood home for the 2009 Michigan State Spartans basketball teams? Hint

Jack Breslin Arena

Breslin Fieldhouse

Jack Breslin Student Events Center

Breslin Arena

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Question 10 of 10

10. Michigan State defeated Syracuse in the the Elite Eight in 2009.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What famous Spartan attended Michigan State's 2009 Elite Eight game with his father, and sat behind MSU's bench?

Answer: Earvin Johnson

Earvin Johnson changed forever what it meant to be a guard in college basketball. He was a "floor man", not an "air man". Johnson's passing was indeed magical, and his assists record indicated his unselfishness.

2. What college did the 2009 Spartans' head coach Tom Izzo graduate from?

Answer: Northern Michigan University

Destined to be one of sport's greatest coaches, Coach Tom hails from Iron Mtn., Michigan. Northern Michigan University is in Marquette, Michigan.

3. What Spartan held Terrence Williams (forward) to just five points in the Elite Eight game played March 29, 2009?

Answer: Travis Walton

Walton (#5) is considered the emotional center of the team. He's one of those clutch players.

4. What high school did the 2009 Spartan point guard Kalin Lucas attend?

Answer: Orchard Lake St. Marys

Lucas (#1) was a fireplug and really showed his point-guard leadership abilities in 2009. After MSU's win over Louisville, Magic Johnson told him, "You did your thang."

5. What team did MSU beat on March 27, 2009, to get to the Elite Eight?

Answer: Kansas

After downing Robert Morris and USC to get to the Sweet Sixteen, the Spartans rallied past the Jayhawks (third-seeded) 76-62. Goran Suton scored 20 points. Morgan's stuff, and Lucas' amazing stop-jumper, were key moments in the game.

6. After an Elite Eight game, what 2009 MSU Spartan player was awarded the Most Outstanding Player title on the Midwest Regional all-tournament team?

Answer: Goran Suton

Suton (#14) was MSU's senior center. In the game against Louisville, he dominated the high post for 19 points and 10 rebounds. He showed a lot of emotion during this game.

7. This Spartan 2009 men's team reached their 5th Final Four in 11 years, the only team in the nation with that many trips during that span.

Answer: True

Coach Tom Izzo sent every 4-year recruit to a Final Four appearance in that span. That seems to be MSU's modern tradition.

8. Who wrote the lyrics to the original MSU Fight Song, back when the Spartans were known as the Aggies?

Answer: Francis Lankey

The year was 1915. Ms. Lankey was a Spartan cheeleader, and MSU was known as MAC (Michigan Agricultural College). Those old initials can still be seen on campus smokestacks.

9. What is the official name of the hardwood home for the 2009 Michigan State Spartans basketball teams?

Answer: Jack Breslin Student Events Center

Built in 1989, it was named for former athlete, administrator, and MSU alumnus Jack Breslin. He hailed from Battle Creek, Michigan. "The Brez'" court floor is the same which the 2000 Spartan men's team won their national title at Indianapolis' RCA dome. MSU bought the floor from the NCAA and had it reinstalled at the Brez.

A plaque commemmorating that win is located near the Michigan State tunnel baseline.

10. Michigan State defeated Syracuse in the the Elite Eight in 2009.

Answer: false

Oklahoma put the brakes on Syracuse in the Elite Eight. The Spartans beat the number 1 seeded Louisville Cardinals in the Elite Eight.

Source: Author blaxlaw

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