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Basketball fun facts, elementary,
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1
Who is credited with inventing the game of basketball?
James Naismith
Michael Jordan
Kyrie Irving
LeBron James
2
What kind of a ball do you use for basketball
beach
soccer
basketball
volleyball
3
Which team has won the most NBA championships?
Boston Celtics
Cleveland Browns
Chicago Bulls
Cleveland Cavaliers
4
When your team has the ball, you are on :
Defense
Offense
5
How many points did Wilt Chamberlain score in one game to get the most points scored record ?
100
125
50
75
6
How many quarters are there in a game of basketball?
6
8
4
2
7
How many players can be on a court from a team at the same time?
3
4
7
5
8
What is the name of the league of professional basketball players called?
National Basketball Association
National Basketball League
Chardon Hilltoppers
International Association of Basketball
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What year did the game become an official men's event int the Olympics
1996
1986
1936
1946
10
The three point shot started in _________
1979-80
1999-2000
2009-2010
1989-90
11
Which player has scored more points in the playoffs that any other player so far?
Michael Jordan
Larry Bird
Wilt Chamberlain
Lebron James
12
How many points are awarded for a successful shot while in play?
2
4
5
3
13
When the other team has the ball, you are on :
Offense
Defense
14
How many points are awarded from a shot scored outside the 3 point line?
4
1
3
2
15
What is the name of the shot a player gets when he/she is fouled?
Technical
Jump Shot
Lay Up
Foul shot
16
What is the most important part of team play?
Keeping the ball to yourself
Sportsmanship
Stealing the ball
Dribbling
17
The first basketball hoops were made of:
Hula Hoops
Peach Baskets
VInes
Longaberger baskets
18
Where is the basketball hall of fame located?
Springfield, Ohio
Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, Massachusets
Chardon, Ohio
19
What is the most important element of a throwing/passing/shooting skill?
Follow through
Elbows
Balance
Eyes
20
Which team has won all six of the NBA finals that they appeared in?
Boston Celtics
Cleveland Cavaliers
LA Lakers
Chicago Bulls