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Syracuse Basketball 2002-03 Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on Syracuse basketball during their National Championship year.

A multiple-choice quiz by Backstreetdm89. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Backstreetdm89

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
187,884

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
492

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Question 1 of 15

1. Which Syracuse player scored the first basket of the National Championship game? Hint

Carmelo Anthony

Craig Forth

Gerry McNamara

Hakim Warrick

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Question 2 of 15

2. During which game did Syracuse break the NCAA on-campus attendance record? Hint

Notre Dame

Rutgers

Connecticut

Pittsburgh

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Question 3 of 15

3. Syracuse was unranked going into the 2002-2003 season.

True

False

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Question 4 of 15

4. Which of the folowing players was not on the court at the end of the National Championship game? Hint

Gerry McNamara

Josh Pace

Kueth Duany

Carmelo Anthony

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Question 5 of 15

5. Which player sat out the first 12 games of the season? Hint

Josh Pace

Billy Edelin

Jeremy McNeil

Kueth Duany

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which of the following was not a number of a starter for the 2002-2003 season? Hint

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Question 7 of 15

7. How many seconds were left in the National Chapionship game when Hakim Warrick made his infamous block? Hint

2.2

2.5

3.7

1.5

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Question 8 of 15

8. How many scholarship players were on the team during the 2002-2003 season? Hint

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Question 9 of 15

9. 2003 was the first time Syracuse played in New Orleans for a National Championship.

True

False

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Question 10 of 15

10. What was Syracuse's record for the 2002-2003 season? Hint

27-8

30-5

31-4

28-7

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Question 11 of 15

11. Which team beat Syracuse during the Big East Tournament and which round was it? Hint

Georgetown- Quarterfinals

Connecticut- Finals

Connecticut- Semifinals

Pittsburgh- Semifinals

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Question 12 of 15

12. Against which opponent did Syracuse score over 100 points? Hint

Albany

Binghamton

Colgate

Siena

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Question 13 of 15

13. Gerry McNamara only lead the team in assists and three-pointers.

True

False

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Question 14 of 15

14. Against which opponent did Syracuse score only 54 points against and still win the game? Hint

St. John's

Miami

Temple

Canisuis

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Question 15 of 15

15. What was the final score of the National Championship game? Hint

Syracuse 80, Kansas 77

Syracuse 84, Kansas 78

Syracuse 81, Kansas 78

Syracuse 78, Kansas 75

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Syracuse player scored the first basket of the National Championship game?

Answer: Craig Forth

The seven foot sophmore got the game started with his basket. He went on to score a total of six points.

2. During which game did Syracuse break the NCAA on-campus attendance record?

Answer: Rutgers

Syracuse played Rutgers during their last regular season game. This was also the last time Carmelo Anthony played basketball at the Carrier Dome as an Orangeman. During that game, there was 33,071 people at the Carrier Dome.

3. Syracuse was unranked going into the 2002-2003 season.

Answer: True

Many people doubted Syracuse because of their lack of experience, and the fact that they had two freshmen in their starting lineup.

4. Which of the folowing players was not on the court at the end of the National Championship game?

Answer: Gerry McNamara

The five players on the floor were Carmelo Anthony, Kueth Duany, Billy Edelin, Josh Pace, and Hakim Warrick. Gerry McNamara did his damage at the beginning, making six three-point baskets in the first half.

5. Which player sat out the first 12 games of the season?

Answer: Billy Edelin

Edelin was suspended by the NCAA for playing in an unsanctioned summer league.

6. Which of the following was not a number of a starter for the 2002-2003 season?

Answer: 5

#5 was worn by Josh Pace, a very imporant off-the-bench contributor. The five starters and their numbers were: Carmelo Anthony(15), Kueth Duany(13), Craig Forth(51), Gerry McNamara(3), and Hakim Warrick(1).

7. How many seconds were left in the National Chapionship game when Hakim Warrick made his infamous block?

Answer: 1.5

The potential game tying three-pointer was attempted by Michael Lee of Kansas.

8. How many scholarship players were on the team during the 2002-2003 season?

Answer: 9

The nine players were: Carmelo Anthony(Freshman), Kueth Duany(Senior), Billy Edelin(Freshman), Craig Forth(Sophmore), Matt Gorman(Freshman), Gerry McNamara(Freshman), Jeremy McNeil(Junior), and Josh Pace(Sophmore).

9. 2003 was the first time Syracuse played in New Orleans for a National Championship.

Answer: False

It was their second, the first being in 1987 in which Syracuse suffered a devastating loss to Indiana.

10. What was Syracuse's record for the 2002-2003 season?

Answer: 30-5

All their losses were on the road.

11. Which team beat Syracuse during the Big East Tournament and which round was it?

Answer: Connecticut- Semifinals

UConn beat Syracuse by 13 points.

12. Against which opponent did Syracuse score over 100 points?

Answer: Albany

It was Syracuse's seventh win of the season. The final score was Syracuse 109, Albany 79.

13. Gerry McNamara only lead the team in assists and three-pointers.

Answer: False

The dead-eye shooter from Scranton also lead the team in steals.

14. Against which opponent did Syracuse score only 54 points against and still win the game?

Answer: Miami

Miami only scored 49.

15. What was the final score of the National Championship game?

Answer: Syracuse 81, Kansas 78

53 of Syracuse's points were scored in the first half, the most ever scored by a team at the time in the opening period of a National Championship game.

Source: Author Backstreetdm89

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