Hoops Coaches Quiz
1. What alphabetical nickname is given to Duke’s current mens 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
Answer Key
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
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