College Basketball Trivia Questions

150 questions across multiple rounds

A college basketball trivia theme covering March Madness, legendary coaches, buzzer-beaters, Final Fours, conference tournaments and the rules and history of the NCAA game.

Sample Questions

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  • Who was Houston's head coach during its 2025 Final Four run? Kelvin Sampson
  • What seed was Florida Atlantic during its 2023 Final Four run? 9
  • Who won the 2026 women's Wooden Award? Sarah Strong
  • What is the nickname of Duke's student section? Cameron Crazies
  • Which defense is Jim Boeheim's Syracuse famous for playing? 2-3 zone
  • Which 7-foot-2 center started for UConn in its 2024 title win? Donovan Clingan
  • Which freshman hit the winning shot for North Carolina in the 1982 national final? Michael Jordan
  • Which school earned the nickname Dunk City during its 2013 Sweet 16 run? Florida Gulf Coast
  • Which school became the first No. 16 seed to beat a No. 1 seed in the men's tournament? UMBC
  • Which coach developed the Princeton offense? Pete Carril

College basketball trivia works because March Madness creates a fresh set of upsets and heroes every year, while coaching legends and dynasties give the sport a deep history. Questions can mix classic moments with the most recent tournaments.

A strong college basketball quiz can include John Wooden and UCLA's seven straight titles, Mike Krzyzewski's five titles at Duke, Christian Laettner's shot against Kentucky, Dean Smith's Four Corners, Nolan Richardson's 40 Minutes of Hell, Jay Wright's Villanova, Jimmer Fredette, Kentucky's 38-0 start, Northern Iowa upsetting Kansas, the First Four in Dayton, the NET rankings and the 2026 Final Four. It works because fans remember every bracket buster.

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