Basketball Basics Quiz

How many players are there in a basketball team?

• Six

• Five

• Seven

• Four

How many points is a basket worth if it is made outside of the three-point arc?

• Three

• One

• Two

• Four

How long are the halves in a college basketball game?

• 25 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 20 minutes

What is the maximum number of fouls a team can commit before the player who was fouled is awarded one free throw?

• 7 fouls

• 6 fouls

• 5 fouls

• 8 fouls

What is the penalty for an offensive foul that is committed when a player pushes or runs over a defensive player?

• The ball is given to the team that committed the foul

• The ball is given to the opposing team

• The player is awarded two free throws

• The player is awarded one free throw

What is the violation called when a player takes more than 'a step and a half' without dribbling the ball?

• Carrying

• Traveling

• Double Dribble

• Held ball

What is the main responsibility of a guard on offense?

• Blocking shots

• Rebounding

• Setting up offensive plays

• Preventing drives to the hoop

What is the main responsibility of a forward on defense?

• Contesting shots

• Stealing passes

• Rebounding

• Preventing drives to the goal

What is the main responsibility of a center on offense?

• Preventing drives to the basket

• Dribbling

• Shooting from the perimeter

• Getting open for a pass and to shoot

What is the penalty for a flagrant foul?

• The player is awarded two free throws

• The player is awarded one free throw

• Free throws plus the offense retaining possession of the ball

• The ball is given to the opposing team