Rules
A shot taken beyond the arc is worth how many points?
3
What are the names of the two New York NBA teams?
1. New York Knicks
2. Brooklyn Nets
Who scored the most points in NBA history?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
What is it called when a player throws the ball through the hoop from above at point blank range, often grabbing the rim in the process?
A dunk!
What is a travel and what is the signal from the ref indicating this violation?
Traveling is a violation of the rules that occurs when a player holding the ball moves one or both of their feet illegally. ... When a player has taken more than 2 steps without the ball being dribbled, a traveling violation is called.
Who won the NBA Championship last year?
Toronto Raptors
__________ was the first player in NBA history to be elected league MVP by unanimous vote.
A. Steph Curry
B. Michael Jordan
C. Lebron James
D. Shaquille O'Neal
A. Steph Curry
How many points is a free throw worth?
1
What is a shooting clock violation?
If the shot clock reaches zero and the following hasn't happened: the ball has not hit the rim. a score has not been made. a change of possession has not been made.
What was Seattle's men's professional basketball team name? Women's professional team name?
1. Supersonics
2. Storm
Where did basketball originate?
Massachusetts
When an offensive player passes the ball to a teammate who quickly scores, what statistic is recorded?
Assist
What is a "charge"?
The name for a foul committed by an offensive player with the ball
Name 6 NBA teams
Student Choice
What team won the very first NBA game?
NY Knicks
What is the nickname for a successful shot during which a foul is called?
And-1
How many times can you sub in a basketball game?
As many as you want.
Which NCAA women's Basketball Team won the MOST NCAA Championships?
UConn
Basketball was invented by:
(Extra points if you know the name)
A. Scientist
B. Doctor
C. PE Teacher
D. College Kids
C. PE Teacher
(James Naismith
What is the maximum number of points a player can score in one basketball play?
4