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The 2008 NBA Draft Trivia Quiz

A quick look at the first ten picks of the 2008 NBA Draft. I hope you like it!

A multiple-choice quiz by jaknginger. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
jaknginger

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
292,953

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Easy

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the 2008 NBA Draft, what college class was first-overall pick, Derrick Rose drafted from? Hint

Freshman

Junior

Sophomore

Senior

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Question 2 of 10

2. What university did the number two pick, Michael Beasley, leave for in the 2008 NBA Draft? Hint

UCLA

Kansas

Kansas State

Indiana

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Question 3 of 10

3. Third overall pick of the 2008 NBA Draft, OJ Mayo, was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves only to be traded to what NBA team later the same day? Hint

Chicago Bulls

New Orleans Hornets

Indiana Pacers

Memphis Grizzlies

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the fourth overall 2008 NBA Draft? Hint

Kevin Love

Russell Westbrook

Eric Gordon

Joe Alexander

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the 2008 NBA Draft pick that was involved in the multi-player trade with OJ Mayo? Hint

Eric Gordon

DJ Augustin

Joe Alexander

Kevin Love

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the only European player drafted in the top ten of the 2008 NBA Draft? Hint

Alexis Ajinca

Nicolas Batum

Serge Ibaka

Danilo Gallinari

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Question 7 of 10

7. With the seventh pick of the 2008 NBA Draft, who did the Los Angeles Clippers choose? Hint

Brook Lopez

Joe Alexander

Eric Gordon

DJ Augustin

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which West Virginia University junior did the Milwaukee Bucks take with the eighth overall pick of the 2008 NBA Draft? Hint

Joe Alexander

Brook Lopez

DJ Augustin

Jerryd Bayless

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the Texas sophomore chosen by the Charlotte Bobcats with the ninth pick of the 2008 NBA Draft? Hint

Brook Lopez

DJ Augustin

Jerryd Bayless

Jason Thompson

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Question 10 of 10

10. Rounding out the top ten in the 2008 NBA Draft, which player did the New Jersey Nets choose? Hint

Brook Lopez

Jason Thompson

Jerryd Bayless

Brandon Rush

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the 2008 NBA Draft, what college class was first-overall pick, Derrick Rose drafted from?

Answer: Freshman

Derrick Rose was a freshman out of the University of Memphis. In his first college season with the Tigers, they saw their way to the 2008 NCAA Championship game only to lose to the Kansas Jayhawks. A Chicago native, he was the first overall pick of the 2008 NBA Draft for the Chicago Bulls.

2. What university did the number two pick, Michael Beasley, leave for in the 2008 NBA Draft?

Answer: Kansas State

Born in Maryland, Michael Beasley was a freshman out of Kansas State University. He was the second overall pick of the draft and was chosen by the Miami Heat.

3. Third overall pick of the 2008 NBA Draft, OJ Mayo, was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves only to be traded to what NBA team later the same day?

Answer: Memphis Grizzlies

A freshman out of USC, OJ Mayo was the third overall pick of the 2008 NBA Draft, making this the first time in NBA Draft history that freshmen were picked one-two-three. The Timberwolves drafted him but the Grizzlies got him by the end of draft day in a multi-player trade.

4. Who was the fourth overall 2008 NBA Draft?

Answer: Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook was born in California and was a sophomore out of UCLA when he entered the 2008 NBA Draft. He was drafted fourth by the Seattle SuperSonics, a team that moved to Oklahoma City for the 2008-09 season.

5. Who was the 2008 NBA Draft pick that was involved in the multi-player trade with OJ Mayo?

Answer: Kevin Love

A freshman out of UCLA, Kevin Love was the fifth pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. He was originally drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies but was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a multi-player trade involving the number three pick, OJ Mayo.

6. Who was the only European player drafted in the top ten of the 2008 NBA Draft?

Answer: Danilo Gallinari

An Italian, Danilo Gallinari was the sixth overall pick of the 2008 NBA Draft. He was drafted by the NY Knicks. He began playing professional basketball at the age of 15 in his home country.

7. With the seventh pick of the 2008 NBA Draft, who did the Los Angeles Clippers choose?

Answer: Eric Gordon

Eric Gordon was a freshman shooting guard out of Indiana voted 2008 Big Ten Freshman of the Year. He was the seventh pick of the draft and will be playing for the LA Clippers.

8. Which West Virginia University junior did the Milwaukee Bucks take with the eighth overall pick of the 2008 NBA Draft?

Answer: Joe Alexander

Joe Alexander was drafted number eight by the Bucks. He was born in Taiwan, moved to Maryland, then to China for six years where he learned to play basketball. The Alexanders came back to Maryland by his junior and senior high school seasons. Joe spent three seasons at WVU before being drafted by Milwaukee.

9. Who was the Texas sophomore chosen by the Charlotte Bobcats with the ninth pick of the 2008 NBA Draft?

Answer: DJ Augustin

The Bobcats picked New Orleans native, DJ Augustin, with their first round pick. DJ Augustin received multiple awards and honors in just two seasons with the Texas Longhorns.

10. Rounding out the top ten in the 2008 NBA Draft, which player did the New Jersey Nets choose?

Answer: Brook Lopez

A 7'0" sophomore center out of Stanford, Brook Lopez was the Nets pick. HIs twin brother, Robin, was drafted number 15 by the Phoenix Suns, then was traded to Atlanta.

Source: Author jaknginger

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