Basketball in Indiana Quiz

What was the perfect game for small-town Indiana in the early 20th century?

• Soccer

• Baseball

• Basketball

• Football

Who is quoted as saying, "Welcome to Indiana basketball"?

• James Naismith

• Coach Norman Dale

• David Halberstam

• Ernest Wagner

In what year was the first Indiana high school state boys basketball tournament held?

• 1911

• 1915

• 1920

• 1925

What was the role of basketball in determining a town’s identity, according to David Halberstam?

• It was a minor sport

• It was critical

• It was irrelevant

• It was secondary

Which team did Everett Case coach to seven straight regional titles from 1921 to 1931?

• Milan High School

• Frankfort's Hot Dogs

• Martinsville's Artesians

• Muncie Central

Which high school basketball game is described as a 'David-and-Goliath showdown' in 1954?

• Milan High School vs. Muncie Central

• Martinsville vs. Frankfort

• Wingate High School vs. Milan

• UCLA vs. Indiana State

What was the notable achievement of Wingate High School mentioned in the document?

• Winning the state championship in 1927

• Winning the basketball championship in 1913 and 1914

• Building the largest gym in the state

• Producing the most NBA players

How many students did Milan High School have?

• 162

• 200

• 300

• 100

In what year did the IHSAA divide high schools into four classes?

• 1997

• 1948

• 1954

• 1946

What did the IHSAA use to determine the division of high schools after 1997?

• School enrollment size

• Geographic location

• Team performance

• School colors