WNBA & NBA Players
Which California team does Lebron James play for?
Los Angeles Lakers
True or False the "Center" position for your team will likely be the tallest person on your team?
True
_____________ is a violation. Usually,illegal contact between two players.
A Foul
Can more then two people play NBA Math Hoops at a time?
Yes, NBA Math Hoops is designed to be played either individually in a 1 vs 1 style, or in teams of 2 players.
This Power Forward for the Milwaukee Bucks has the nick name "The Greek Freak"
Giannis Antetokounmpo
The "Point Guard" for the team on defense is most likely to cover/guard which position from the offense?
The Point Guard from the other team
____________ occurs when a defensive player forces an offensive player to turn the ball over, resulting in a change of possession.
a) Travel b) Steal
c) Free Throws d) Jump Ball
b) Steal
True or False, The Game of NBA Math Hoops uses the game of Basketball, and real player statistics to engage students in Math and Social Emotional Learning.
True
This Point guard for the Golden State Warriors holds the all time 3 point shot record.
Stephan Curry
Which position is most often the teams best shooter?
The Shooting Guard
A __________ occurs at the beginning of the game or season to allow for players to pick their teams?
A Draft
How do you determine which side of the board which player uses?
During the "Tip Off" each player rolls a dice. Whichever player rolls a higher number gets to go first. Whether their higher number was an odd or an even will decide whether they play on the odd or the even side for the first half.
Emma Meesseman is a Center for what WNBA team?
The Chicago Sky
Much like a "Center" which position will also play close to the rim and act as a rebounder?
The Power Forward
_____________ is an unimpeded attempt at a basket (worth one point) awarded to a player following a foul or other infringement.
A Free Throw
When doing the division problems on your turn, what should you do if the answer is not a whole number?
If the value is higher then .5 of the number you should round up to the next whole number, and if lower, round down.
For younger students you call also just cross out the division for this if it is too advanced.