Basketball Trivia Challenge

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Questions and Answers

What is the diameter of a basketball?

9.4 inches (24 cm)

How high is the basketball hoop mounted to the backboard?

10 feet (3.048 m)

How many points is a field goal worth if made from behind the three-point line?

Three points

What happens after a foul in basketball?

Timed play stops and the player fouled is given one, two or three one-point free throws Signup and view all the answers

What happens if regulation play expires with the score tied in basketball?

An additional period of play (overtime) is mandated Signup and view all the answers

What are the dimensions of the defender's hoop in basketball?

The defender's hoop is 18 inches (46 cm) in diameter and mounted 10 feet (3.048 m) high to a backboard at each end of the court. Signup and view all the answers

How many points is a field goal worth in basketball?

A field goal is worth two points, unless made from behind the three-point line, when it is worth three. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of basketball?

The primary objective is to shoot a basketball through the defender's hoop while preventing the opposing team from shooting through their own hoop. Signup and view all the answers

What does overtime signify in basketball?

If regulation play expires with the score tied, an additional period of play (overtime) is mandated. Signup and view all the answers

How can players advance the ball in basketball?

Players can advance the ball by bouncing it while walking or running (dribbling) or by passing it to a teammate, both of which require consideration. Signup and view all the answers

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