Basketball quiz

Question 1

Following a controversial finish, which country captured the 1972 Olympic gold medal in basketball, snapping the United

Accepted Answer

Soveit Union

Question 2

Which of these basketball players retired from the NBA with the highest career scoring average?

Accepted Answer

Michael Jordan

Question 3

At the games of the first professional basketball league in the United States, what was originally used to separate play

Accepted Answer

chicken wire

Question 4

In basketball, what term refers to throwing, battling, or rolling the ball to another player?

Accepted Answer

pass

Question 5

Who invevted basketball?

Accepted Answer

James Naismith

Question 6

Who was Dr.J?

Accepted Answer

Julius Erving

Question 7

What was the nickname given to basketball coach John R. Wooden, who guided UCLA&#x27;s men&#x27;s team to 10 national championship

Accepted Answer

Wizard of Westwood

Question 8

Which basketball player is credited with the introduction of the one-handed shot?

Accepted Answer

Hank Luisetti

Question 9

In basketball, what is it called when the referee puts the ball into play by tossing it up between two opponents who try

Accepted Answer

jump ball

Question 10

Who is the onley player to score 100 points in a single NBA game?

Accepted Answer

Wilt Chamberlain

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