March Madness History
What month does March Madness happen in?
March
What two NBA teams are in New York City?
New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets
How many points is a dunk worth?
2 points
How many steps can a player take without dribbling the ball?
2 steps
What do you call it when a player passes the ball to a teammate who scores right away?
An assist
What team won the National Championship last year?
University of Florida Gators
Which player has scored the most points all time in the NBA?
LeBron James
How high is a typical basketball hoop? (College and NBA)
10 feet
What is the name of the round where 8 teams are left in the March Madness tournament?
The Elite 8
How many points do you get if you kick the ball in the hoop?
Zero, that is illegal
What happens if a game is tied at the end of a game?
It goes to overtime
Which team did Michael Jordan play for most of his career?
Chicago Bulls
In college basketball, do they play with two halves or four quarters?
Two halves
How many teams in the NBA?
30
What is the name of the one NBA team that is in a city OUTSIDE of the United States?
Toronto Raptors
What year was the first ever March Madness tournament? (Give the correct decade)
1930s (1939)
Which team won the most NBA Championships?
Boston Celtics
What is the violation called when a player dribbles, stops and then dribbles again?
Double dribble
When was basketball invented?
1891
Which NBA team won the championship in 2025? Hint: Their name is related to a greek god
Oklahoma City Thunder
Which college won the most March Madness tournaments? Hint: They are in California
UCLA
What is the name of the NBA team based in Dallas?
The Mavericks
What is an and one in basketball?
When a player makes a shot (layup, dunk, or jump shot) despite being fouled by a defender, resulting in the points counting and them getting a free throw
What is the name of the line that separates the offensive and defensive sides of the court?
Half court line
What is the name of the shoes worn by Michael Jordan that became very popular?
Air Jordans