Basketball History

According to the text, which of the following best explains why the NCAA men's basketball tournament gained popularity in 1950?

• The tournament expanded to include eight at-large teams.

• The tournament saw its first Cinderella story with the University of Utah's unexpected win.

• The NCAA introduced a new selection committee.

• The tournament adopted a single-elimination format.

According to the text, which factor contributed to the growth in popularity of the NCAA men's basketball tournament in 1975 and 1985?

• Expansion of the tournament to include more teams.

• The adoption of a new selection committee.

• The introduction of televised broadcasts.

In the context of the text, what does the term "David versus Goliath stories" primarily refer to?

• Matches between teams from different conferences.

• Competitions between lower-seeded and higher-seeded teams.

• Instances where top-ranked teams are unexpectedly defeated by underdogs.

• Rivalries between historically successful and less successful basketball programs.

Why was basketball invented?

• Students were fighting

• The gym teacher was looking for something students can play indoors because of the cold weather

• Students were bored and lazy to play outside

• To recycle peach baskets

Who is the inventor of basketball?

• James Naismith

• Gordon Ramsay

• Bill Paxton

What was the first game of basketball played with?

• A football

• A soccer ball and two peach baskets

• A baseball

When was basketball introduced at the olympics?

• 1936

• 1991

• 200

In the context of basketball history, what does the term 'dribbling' refer to?

• A) Passing the ball to a teammate

• B) Bouncing the ball continuously while walking or running

• C) Shooting the ball into the basket

• D) Defending against an opponent

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'court' correctly in the context of basketball?

• A) The court ruled in favor of the defendant.

• B) The basketball court was freshly painted for the tournament.

• C) She courted him for several months before they got engaged.

• D) The royal court was filled with nobles and dignitaries.

Identify the correct sentence structure related to basketball history.

• A) Basketball, invented by James Naismith, is a popular sport.

• B) Invented by James Naismith, basketball a popular sport is.

• C) A popular sport, basketball invented by James Naismith is.

• D) James Naismith, basketball invented, is a popular sport.