NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Quiz

What is another name for the NCAA men's basketball tournament mentioned in the text?

• The Big Dance

• The Grand Slam

• The Final Showdown

• The Ultimate Game

When did the NCAA men's basketball tournament begin to gain popularity?

• 1939

• 1944

• 1950

• 1975

What was the significant change in the NCAA tournament that occurred in 1975?

• It was the first year the tournament was held.

• The tournament expanded to include 32 teams.

• The tournament was broadcasted on television for the first time.

• The tournament was canceled.

Which team is mentioned as having a "Cinderella story" in the NCAA tournament?

• The University of Utah

• University of Arkansas

• National Invitation Tournament

• The NCAA tournament team

What does the term "Cinderella story" in the context of the NCAA tournament refer to?

• A team that is expected to win the tournament

• A team that wins the tournament without losing a single game

• A team that unexpectedly goes far or wins the tournament

• A team that has won the tournament multiple times

What year did UMBC stun the top team in the country, University of Virginia, in the NCAA basketball tournament?

• 2018

• 2022

• 2011

• 2019

How many "at-large" teams does the NCAA selection committee choose for the tournament?

• 36

• 32

• 68

• 16

Which of the following conferences is NOT mentioned as one of the six major "power conferences" in men's basketball?

• The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)

• The Big East

• The Big Ten

• The Mountain West Conference

Since 2011, what have smaller conference teams had to do to earn their invitation to the NCAA tournament?

• Win their conference tournament

• Play in the "First Four" games

• Win at least half of their games against conference opponents

• Have a top 20 team in the first round

What is the seeding pattern for the opening round of the NCAA tournament as described in the text?

• The 1st seeded team plays the 16th seeded team

• The 12th seeded team plays the 5th seeded team

• The 8th seeded team plays the 9th seeded team

• The 3rd seeded team plays the 14th seeded team