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The 360°-Slam-Dunk Basketball Quiz
From playground pickup games to glitzy sports arenas, basketball is bigger than ever. Superstars like Michael Jordan and Shaquille O'Neal have helped make the game popular outside the sports world. Do you have the basketball bug too? Test your hoops knowledge with this 360°-slam-dunk basketball quiz!
1
How many feet off the court floor is the rim of the basketball hoop?
2
Which famous basketball player retired in 2003--for the third time--with the highest scoring average in NBA history?
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3
How many players can each team have on the court during a game?
4
What is the most points scored by an individual player in a single game?
5
How does a basketball game begin?
6
What is legendary basketball star Julius Erving's nickname?
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7
How much time does an NBA team have to shoot the ball at the basket after they take possession?
8
How many points is each free throw worth?
9
What NBA coaching guru is best known for making his players meditate during practices?
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10
Who invented the sport of basketball?
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