Championship Vocab
Championship
Campeonato
What does "seed" mean in basketball?
Example: Despite being the 8th seed in the tournament, the team made an impressive run to the finals.
The ranking of a team based on their performance in the regular season, determining their position in the playoff bracket.
Which team has won the most national titles in the history of the NCAA tournament? *300 Bonus Point if you guess how many national titles*
a. Kentucky b. UCLA c. North Carolina d. Indiana
UCLA - 11 national championships
The University of California, Los Angeles' (UCLA) mascot is Joe Bruin, a brown bear.
What college basketball team did Bronny James, LeBron James' son, play for?
a) University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)
b) University of Southern California (USC)
C) Stanford University
University of Southern California (USC).
Which arena is known as the "Mecca of Basketball?"
a) Madison Square Garden (NY)
b) Allen Fieldhouse (KS)
C) Cameron Indoor Stadium (NC)
Madison Square Garden
It's called this because of its historic significance and iconic status in the world of basketball. MSG has hosted countless important basketball events, including NBA games, NCAA tournament games, and some of the most memorable moments in the sport's history.
Playoffs
Eliminatorias
When you refer to a team as a "dynasty," what does that mean?
Example: The Golden State Warriors established a basketball dynasty by winning multiple NBA championships.
A team that dominates a league or championship over an extended period, often winning multiple titles in a row.
Which team has made the most Final Four appearances?
a. North Carolina b. Kentucky c. Kansas d. UCLA
North Carolina - 21 Final Four appearances
Rameses is the ram mascot of UNC
Caitlin Clark set a new NCAA Division I women’s basketball record for most points in a single season during the 2022-2023 season. How many points did she score?
a) 1,005 b) 1,061 c) 1,074
1,061 points
How many teams are in March Madness?
a) 68 b) 64 c) 62
a) 68 teams
Foul
Falta
What does "Buzzer Beater" mean?
Example: With just seconds left on the clock, he hit a stunning buzzer beater to win the game for his team.
A shot taken just before the game or quarter buzzer sounds, which counts if it goes in.
Which team holds the most NCAA Women’s Tournament Titles
a) University of Connecticut
b) University of South Carolina
c) Iowa State
University of Connecticut holds the record for the most NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament championships, with 11 titles, the most recent being in 2016.
Who holds the tournament record for most points scored in a single game?
a. David Robinson - Navy (MD), 1987
b. Bill Walton - UCLA (CA), 1973
c. Hal Lear - Temple (PA), 1956
d. Austin Carr - Notre Dame (IN), 1970
Austin Carr - 61 points vs. Ohio
How many games does a team have to win to be champions in march madness?
a) 4 b) 6 c) 8
6
Rebound
Rebote - The act of grabbing the ball after a missed shot attempt, either offensively or defensively.
What does "Cinderella Story" mean?
Example: The team was considered an underdog, but their incredible playoff run turned into a true Cinderella story as they made it to the championship.
A team that unexpectedly performs well in the playoffs, often beating higher-seeded teams.
Which team won the first NCAA men's basketball tournament?
a. Oregon b. Indiana c. Ohio d. New York
Oregon
The first NCAA men's basketball tournament was held in 1939, and the Oregon Webfoots emerged as the champions. They defeated Ohio State in the final game at Northwestern University's Patten Gymnasium.
Who holds the record for the most MVP titles in NCAA Women's Basketball Final Fours?
a) Sue Bird b) Lisa Leslie c) Diana Taurasi
Diana Taurasi of UConn
Won the award three times (2001, 2002, and 2003).
Which of the following rounds directly precedes the Championship game in the NCAA March Madness tournament?
a) Sweet 16 b) Final Four c) Elite 8 d)Second Round
Final Four
Most Valuable Player
What is an "Alley-Oop"?
Example: The crowd erupted in excitement when the point guard threw an alley-oop pass, and his teammate finished with an amazing dunk.
A play where one player throws the ball near the basket, and another player jumps to catch it and scores in a single motion.
Which team won the first NCAA women's basketball tournament?
a) University of Southern California (USC) - 1982
b) Louisiana Tech - 1980
c) University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) - 1982
University of Southern California (USC) - 1982
They defeated Louisiana Tech in the final to become the first-ever NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament champions.
What college basketball team did Angel Reese play for and win the national championships in?
a) University of Maryland
b) Louisiana State University
c) University of Connecticut
Louisiana State University (LSU) in the 2022-2023 season.
Which move was banned from the NCAA from 1967 - 1976?
a. slam dunk
b. wraparound dribble
c. alley-oop
Slam dunk - The NCAA said that the ban was issued due to injury concerns and that the slam dunk wasn't a skillful shot.
However, many believe that NCAA banned it because of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who couldn't stop dunking.