Basketball MCQ Question with Answer

Basketball MCQ with detailed explanation for interview, entrance and competitive exams. Explanation are given for understanding.

Question No : 15
What is the term for a player who is skilled at both offense and defense in basketball?

Utility player

All-star player

Two-way player

Specialist

Question No : 16
What is the term for a pass where the ball is thrown off the backboard and a teammate catches it mid-air for a score?

Lob pass

Outlet pass

Alley-oop

Chest pass

Question No : 17
What is the term for a shot that bounces off the backboard and into the basket?

Bank shot

Jump shot

Layup

Dunk

Question No : 18
Which NBA player is known as The Greek Freak?

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Luka Doncic

Kristaps Porzingis

Nikola Jokic

Question No : 19
What is the term for the violation when a player remains in the key (painted area) for more than 3 seconds at a time?

Three-second violation

Shot clock violation

Backcourt violation

Double dribble

Question No : 20
How high is the regulation basketball hoop from the floor?

8 feet

9 feet

10 feet

11 feet

Question No : 21
What is the term for the area near the basket where offensive players try to score points?

Perimeter

Key

Paint

Arch