Iowa Teams/Players in March Madness
Who was the player for the University of Northern Iowa that hit a three pointer with 34 seconds left, leading the Panthers to a win over top-seeded Kansas in 2010?
Ali Farokhmanesh
Who was the highest seed to Advance to the round of 32 in March Madness 2022? What was their seed?
St. Peter's; 15
Who was the first and only 16-seed to eliminate a 1-seed?
UMBC; University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Who is the only player to win the final four Most Outstanding Player, despite their team not winning the national title?
a. Michael Jordan
b. Steph Curry
c. Hakeem Olajuwon
d. Carmelo Anthony
c. Hakeem Olajuwon
Gonzaga is the highest scoring team in March Madness 2022, scoring about 87 points per game. Their first round opponent, Georgia State, averages only 2/3 of that total. If Gonzaga matches their scoring average, but Georgia State scores 10 points above their average, who will win? How many points will they win by?
Gonzaga wins by 19 points.
In what year was the Iowa Hawkeyes last Sweet 16 appearance?
1999
Which conference has the most teams in the Sweet 16 in March Madness 2022? What are the names of the teams? (2 possible conferences)
Big 12; Texas Tech, Kansas, Iowa St.
ACC: Duke, Miami, North Carolina
Who were the four teams that played in the 2021 Final Four?
UCLA, Gonzaga, Houston, Baylor
Name Two of the Final Four's Most Outstanding Players in the last 10 years.
2021: Jared Butler, Baylor; 2019: Kyle Guy, Virginia; 2018: Donte DiVincenzo, Villanova; 2017: Joel Berry II, North Carolina; 2016: Ryan Arcidiacono, Villanova; 2015: Tyus Jones, Duke; 2014: Shabazz Napier, UCONN; 2013: Luke Hancock, Louisville; 2012: Anthony Davis, Duke; 2011: Kemba Walker, UCONN
Iowa State had a regular season win total of 2 in 2021, but increased that total to 20 in 2022. Their win total increased by what percent from 2021 to 2022?
900%
Which Iowa State player led the Cyclones to an opening round win versus LSU in 2022 by connecting on 7 three-pointers?
Tyrese Hunter
In what city will the 2022 National Championship be played?
New Orleans
Which team won 10 of 12 Titles from 1964 to 1975?
UCLA
This player averaged 33 ppg in the 2011 March Madness tournament, leading his team to their first ever Sweet 16 appearance.
Jimmer Fredette
Mr. Aunan proposes a new way of determining the winner of March Madness. In his proposal, 12 teams would qualify for the tournament, each facing every other team only one time, with the best record taking the championship. If his proposal were accepted, how many games would be played in the tournament?
66 games
Which Iowa native hit a clutch three-pointer in the final seconds of the 2016 National Title game, only to have his shot over-trumped by his opponent, who hit a game winning three seconds later?
Bonus: What was the name of the player who hit the game winner?
Marcus Paige, Kris Jenkins
Who is the leading scorer in the 2022 March Madness tournament through two rounds?
Drew Timme, Gonzaga
Who are three of the last four 15 seeds to take down 2 seeds in the March Madness tournament?
2022: Saint Peter's over Kentucky
2021: Oral Robert's over Ohio State
2016: Middle Tennessee over Michigan State
2013: Florida Gulf Coast over Georgetown
Which Duke player holds the record for most career NCAA tournament games played and most NCAA tournament points scored?
Christian Laettner
St. Peter's, a 15 seed, had odds of +75000 to win the tournament title. Meaning, for every $100 a person wagers, their profit would be $75,000 if the bet wins. Mr. Aunan placed a $5 bet on them to win the tournament, how much money would he make if they won?
$3,750
Name one Native Iowan and the team they play on that participated in March Madness 2022. No players on Iowa or Iowa State.
answers will vary
Who is going to cut down the nets in March 2022? Defend your answer.
answers will vary
What team lost an 11-point lead with 1:11 remaining in the game in the 2016 NCAA tournament? Bonus: Who was the leading scorer for the winning team in the game?
UNI; Alex Caruso (texas A&M)
Which UCLA great led the Bruins to an 88-2 record, culminating three national championships, and winning three Most Outstanding Player awards in the process?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
What are the odds of filling out a perfect march madness bracket, not including play-in games? (Assuming each team has a 50-50 chance of winning each game)
For example: 1 in 100,000
1 in 9 quintillion
or
1 in 9,223,372,037,000,000,000