When taking a break from writing about youth basketball practice plans, we like to test our basketball knowledge. Here are 5 simple questions about some famous basketball coaches. You’re on the clock. You have one minute to answer the questions. See the Answers and Grades below. Good luck!
Basketball Coach Trivia Quiz
1. What alphabetical nickname is given to Duke’s current men’s basketball coach?
2. What nickname was bestowed on this former Notre Dame men’s basketball coach as a result of his father running a funeral parlor?
3. Having to share a wash tub with his siblings, what Big Ten coach was given this nickname by his family for his penchant for staying in the bath a long time?
4. Born Arnold Jacob, what former NBA coach received this nickname for the color of his hair (before he went bald)? Note: it wasn’t “Green.”
5. What Kansas basketball coach earned his nickname for his loud, “Foghorn-like” voice?
Answers
1. Coach “K” – Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski
2. Richard “Digger” Phelps.
3. Orlando “Tubby” Smith
4. “Red” Auerbach
5. Dr. Forrest “Phog” Allen
Grades
5 right: One shining moment!
4 right: Great presence of mind!
3 right: More ESPN, less cartoons.
2 right: A college basketball TV analyst role is in your future.
1 right: It’s back to fundamental basketball for you.