Basketball Basics
How many players from one team are on the court at a time?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
B. 5 players
What team does Michael Jordan famously play for?
A. Lakers
B. Bulls
C. Heat
D. Celtics
B. Bulls
Who is known as “King James”?
A. Kobe Bryant
B. LeBron James
C. Steph Curry
D. Shaq
B. LeBron James
What is it called when you take the ball from another player?
A. Block
B. Steal
C. Pass
D. Dribble
B. Steal
What sport is March Madness part of?
A. Football
B. Baseball
C. Basketball
D. Hockey
C. Basketball
What is it called when you move while holding the ball without dribbling?
A. Traveling
B. Double dribble
C. Foul
D. Stealing
A. Traveling
What team is based in Los Angeles?
A. Knicks
B. Warriors
C. Lakers
D. Nets
C. Lakers
Who played for the Chicago Bulls and wore #23?
A. Kobe Bryant
B. Michael Jordan
C. Allen Iverson
D. Kevin Durant
B. Michael Jordan
What is it called when you stop a shot?
A. Block
B. Rebound
C. Assist
D. Foul
A. Block
What is the name of the championship game in college basketball?
A. Super Bowl
B. Final Four
C. World Series
D. Stanley Cup
B. Final Four
What do you call bouncing the ball while moving?
A. Passing
B. Shooting
C. Dribbling
D. Blocking
C. Dribbling
What team has a green uniform and a shamrock theme?
A. Celtics
B. Bucks
C. Spurs
D. Suns
A. Celtics
Who is known for shooting 3-pointers for the Warriors?
A. LeBron James
B. Steph Curry
C. Shaq
D. Giannis
B. Steph Curry
What is it called when you catch the ball after a missed shot?
A. Assist
B. Rebound
C. Steal
D. Dribble
B. Rebound
What is the top professional basketball league called?
A. NFL
B. MLB
C. NBA
D. NHL
C. NBA
How many points is a free throw worth?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
A. 1 point
What team plays in Miami?
A. Heat
B. Magic
C. Raptors
D. Clippers
A. Heat
Who was nicknamed “Shaq”?
A. Shaquille O’Neal
B. Kevin Garnett
C. Dirk Nowitzki
D. Paul Pierce
A. Shaquille O'Neal
What is a pass that leads directly to a score called?
A. Assist
B. Foul
C. Block
D. Turnover
A. Assist
What is the round metal hoop attached to the backboard called?
A. Rim
B. Net
C. Ring
D. Circle
A. Rim
What happens when the ball goes out of bounds?
A. Game ends
B. Jump ball
C. Other team gets the ball
D. Replay
C. Other team gets the ball
What team is based in Chicago?
A. Bulls
B. Pistons
C. Pacers
D. Cavaliers
A. Bulls
Who was Magic Johnson’s rival on the Celtics?
A. Larry Bird
B. Michael Jordan
C. Kobe Bryant
D. Dwyane Wade
A. Larry Bird
What is it called when a player breaks the rules?
A. Assist
B. Foul
C. Rebound
D. Shot
B. Foul
What is the big tournament with 68 college teams called?
A. Playoffs
B. March Madness
C. Finals
D. Championship
B. March Madness