D None of the above
13. What do the letters MVP stand for?
A Most versatile player
B Most versatile performer
C Most valuable player
D Most valiant player
14. The distance from one side of the backboard to the other is approximately _____
A 1 metre
B 2 metres
C 3 metres
D 4 metres
15. From where on the court is the throw-in taken after the free throws have been taken for a technical foul?
A The defensive end
B Mid-court
C The attacking end
D Defensive end, from the sideline
16. Michael Jordan has won the MVP award in the play-offs ____ times
A 4
B 5
C 6
D 7
17. A team scores 8 points in a one-minute burst. Which is not a possible way of scoring these points?
A A shot from general play and two shots from outside the three-point line
B Four shots from general play
C Three shots from general play and successful free-throw
D Three shots from general play and two successful free-throws
18. What does it mean if a referee raises two arms in the air with his/her thumbs raised?
A A jump ball
B Two free throws
C The start of the second half
D A blocking foul
19. I score seven baskets from the free-throw line, two from outside the three-point line and eleven baskets in normal play. What was my total score for the game?
A 20
C 24
D 35
20. Pick the four correctly named teams.
A Adelaide Kings / Perth Glory / Brisbane Bullets / Sydney Strikers
B Adelaide City / Perth Wildcats / Brisbane Bullets / Sydney Kings
C Adelaide 36ers / Perth Wildcats / Brisbane Bullets / Sydney Kings
D Adelaide 36ers / Perth Glory / Brisbane Bullets / Sydney Kings
BASKETBALL QUIZ ANSWERS
1. B
2. C
3. D
4. A
5. D
6. C
7. D
8. D
9. A
10. A
11. A
12. D
13. C
14. B
15. B
16. C
17. C
18. A
19. D
20. C