Basketball Entry Level Assessment

Who created the sport of basketball?

• James Naismith

• Michael Jordan

• Adam Silver

• Mark Cuban

Answer explanation

James Naismith was tasked to create an indoor game for students at Springfield College in 1891. Using a soccer ball and a peach basket, the sport of basketball was created.

How many players from a team can be on the basketball court?

• 5 Players

• 4 Players

• 6 Players

• 10 Players

Answer explanation

Only five players from one team can be on the court, making the total amount of players during a game ten.

How many point(s) is awarded when you score a free throw?

• 2

• 1

• 3

• 1.5

Answer explanation

Made penalty shots, or free throws, are scored by one point.

How many points are scored if you shoot from outer-most court ring?

• 4

• 2

• 3

• 12

Answer explanation

Scoring from the outer-most ring gives the team 3 points. This ring is called the 3 point line.

What is it called when a player with the basketball, or the basketball itself goes outside the court?

• Travel

• Out-of-bounds

• Technical foul

• Goal-tending

Answer explanation

When a player with the ball or the basketball goes outside the boundaries, the foul is called an out-of-bounds. As a result, the ball is given to the other team.

How many steps can you take with the basketball before you must begin dribbling?

• 3

• 1

• 2

• You must dribble immediately.

Answer explanation

A player with the ball can only take two separate steps before they dribble. Any more steps taken is called a travel foul, the ball goes to the other team.

How many passes can you make to your other teammates?

• 3

• 5

• 1

• As many as you want.

Answer explanation

There are no limits to the amount of passes you can make. It is preferred that your team keeps the ball moving to be successful in the sport.

Name the three different passes you can make to another teammate.

• Chest, Bounce, & Overhead

• Float, Swirl, & Spin

• Palm, Fist, & Kick

• Slicer, Drive, & Hook

What is it called when a player uses both hands at the same time to dribble the basketball?

• Double Dribble

• Crossover

• Spin Move

• Over-under

Answer explanation

A double dribble foul is committed when a player dribbles the ball with both hands. The ball goes to the other team.

Are players on defense allowed to slap the offense players?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

Any form of hitting, slapping, kicking, or pushing to another player is called a personal foul. The other team is rewarded with the ball.