Basketball Unit Quiz

Who invented the game of basketball?

• John Smith

• Labron James

• James Naismith

• Stephen Curry

In what year was basketball invented?

• 1981

• 1891

• 1881

What were used for the first baskets?

• A bucket

• A laundry basket

• An apple basket

• A peach basket

How many players does a team have on the court during a game?

• 5

• 6

• 4

The team with the ball is on __________________.

• Offense

• Defense

A basket made from inside the 3pt arc is worth how many points?

• 2

• 3

• 1

When a player stops dribbling and shuffles their feet the violation is called a ____________________.

• Carry

• Double Dribble

• Travel

• Held ball

When a player double dribbles the other team is awarded a _____________________.

• Free throw

• Point

• Jump ball

• Pass in-bounds

The following are considered a foul...

• Hitting

• Charging

• Tripping

• All of the above

When passing the ball in-bound a player has _____ seconds to pass it in.

• 5

• 3

• 7

• As much time as they need