March Madness Vocabulary

What does a 3-and-D player typically excel in?

• 3-point shooting and defense

• Coaching and strategy

• Dribbling and free throws

• Cheerleading and motivation

What is an All-American in college basketball?

• A basketball-themed American diner

• One of the best players in the country

• A cheerleading squad

• A type of basketball play

What is the difference between an at-large bid and an automatic bid in the NCAA tournament?

• Automatic bids are for teams that win their conference, at-large bids are for teams that impressed the committee

• At-large bids are only for top-ranked teams, automatic bids are for any team

• At-large bids are for teams that win their conference, automatic bids are not

• There is no difference

What does the AP ranking stand for?

• Athletic Performance

• Associated Press

• Advanced Placement

• Athlete's Peak

What is the Big Dance?

• A famous college basketball cheerleading routine

• The NCAA tournament

• The final game of the NBA season

• A college basketball team's victory celebration

What is the Bob Cousy Award given for?

• Best coach

• Best point guard

• Most valuable player

• Best defensive player

What does BPI stand for?

• Basketball Performance Index

• Basketball Power Index

• Best Player Index

• Basketball Player's Initiative

What is a Cinderella team?

• A team that has never won a game

• A team known for its fancy uniforms

• A team that performs much better than expected

• A team composed entirely of freshmen

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does cutting down the nets symbolize?

• Retirement of a coach

• The end of a team's season

• A new beginning for the team

• Celebration of a championship

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CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What is the purpose of the quadrant system?

• To rank cheerleading squads

• To organize team mascots

• To determine which teams are eligible for scholarships

• To sort wins and losses based on opponent strength and game location