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National Basketball League

National Basketball League Quiz

Bouncing with Excellence: Test Your National Basketball League IQ!

Updated: Jul 17, 2023

Step onto the hardwood and test your knowledge of the National Basketball League (Australia). From dunks to records, this quiz will have you bouncing with excitement and craving more hoops action. Let's ball!
Get ready to flex your National Basketball League muscles! This quiz features 29 questions on everything from the basics to the most obscure facts. Can you ace it? Challenge yourself and see the results.

**Question 1:** How many teams currently compose the National Basketball League (NBL)?

Question 1: How many teams currently compose the National Basketball League (NBL)?

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15
8
12
10

**Question 2:** Which country outside of Australia has a team in the NBL?

Question 2: Which country outside of Australia has a team in the NBL?

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China
USA
New Zealand
Thailand

**Question 3:** In which year was the NBL first established?

Question 3: In which year was the NBL first established?

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1970
1985
1969
1979

**Question 4:** The NBL is considered the premier professional men's basketball league in which countries?

Question 4: The NBL is considered the premier professional men's basketball league in which countries?

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Australia And UK
Australia And New Zealand
Australia And USA
Australia And Canada

**Question 5:** Which club has won the most championships in the NBL's history?

Question 5: Which club has won the most championships in the NBL's history?

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Adelaide 36ers
Perth Wildcats
Sydney Kings
Melbourne United

**Question 6:** Is participation in the NBL seasonal or all-year-round?

Question 6: Is participation in the NBL seasonal or all-year-round?

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Depends On The Team
All-year-round
Depends On The Player
Seasonal

**Question 7:** Do teams play against each other once or more than once in each regular season?

Question 7: Do teams play against each other once or more than once in each regular season?

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Changes Every Year
Once
More Than Once
Depends On The Season

**Question 8:** What is the maximum number of foreign players allowed per NBL team?

Question 8: What is the maximum number of foreign players allowed per NBL team?

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4
1
2
3

**Question 9:** Which player has won the most Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards in the NBL?

Question 9: Which player has won the most Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards in the NBL?

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Ricky Grace
Andrew Gaze
Chris Anstey
Melvin Thomas

**Question 10:** Which NBL team is currently sponsored by Hungry Jack's?

Question 10: Which NBL team is currently sponsored by Hungry Jack's?

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Perth Wildcats
Brisbane Bullets
Illawarra Hawks
Sydney Kings

**Question 11:** Who became CEO of the NBL in 2015?

Question 11: Who became CEO of the NBL in 2015?

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Larry Kestelman
Andrew Gaze
Brian Goorjian
Jeremy Loeliger

**Question 13:** From which country was the first non-Australian NBL franchise?

Question 13: From which country was the first non-Australian NBL franchise?

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New Zealand
China
South Africa
USA

**Question 14:** Which NBL team has the most league appearances?

Question 14: Which NBL team has the most league appearances?

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Melbourne United
Sydney Kings
Perth Wildcats
Adelaide 36ers

**Question 15:** Who was the first Woman to officiate an NBL game?

Question 15: Who was the first Woman to officiate an NBL game?

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Natalie Hughes
Michelle Timms
Jacqui Dover
Belinda Snell

**Question 16:** What is the Larry Sengstock Medal awarded for?

Question 16: What is the Larry Sengstock Medal awarded for?

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Most Assists
Most Steals
Best 3-point Shooter
Grand Final MVP

**Question 17:** Which team won the inaugural NBL title in 1979?

Question 17: Which team won the inaugural NBL title in 1979?

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Canberra Cannons
St. Kilda Saints
Brisbane Bullets
Melbourne Tigers

**Question 18:** How many teams participated in the inaugural 1979 NBL season?

Question 18: How many teams participated in the inaugural 1979 NBL season?

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12
14
8
10

**Question 19:** What is the name of the NBL’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) award?

Question 19: What is the name of the NBL’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) award?

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The Loeliger Trophy
The Gaze Medal
The Anstey Award
The Andrew Gaze Trophy

**Question 20:** Which team was the first to win three consecutive NBL titles?

Question 20: Which team was the first to win three consecutive NBL titles?

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Melbourne United
New Zealand Breakers
Canberra Cannons
Sydney Kings

**Question 21:** Which retired player holds the record for the most points in a single NBL game?

Question 21: Which retired player holds the record for the most points in a single NBL game?

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Shane Heal
Ricky Grace
Andrew Gaze
Leroy Loggins

**Question 22:** How many teams from Queensland are currently in the NBL?

Question 22: How many teams from Queensland are currently in the NBL?

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4
2
1
3

**Question 23:** How many female referees officiated in the 2019-20 NBL season?

Question 23: How many female referees officiated in the 2019-20 NBL season?

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4
1
2
3

**Question 24:** What’s the name of the New Zealand-based team in the NBL?

Question 24: What’s the name of the New Zealand-based team in the NBL?

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Auckland Aces
New Zealand Breakers
Christchurch Saints
Wellington Wildcats

**Question 25:** In which city does the team Illawarra Hawks based?

Question 25: In which city does the team Illawarra Hawks based?

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Wollongong
Perth
Sydney
Brisbane

**Question 26:** What is the name of the Perth team in the NBL?

Question 26: What is the name of the Perth team in the NBL?

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Perth Pandas
Perth Wildcats
Perth Pythons
Perth Jaguars

**Question 27:** In which city is the NBL headquartered?

Question 27: In which city is the NBL headquartered?

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Sydney
Canberra
Melbourne
Perth

**Question 28:** What is the name of the NBL’s annual All-Star game?

Question 28: What is the name of the NBL’s annual All-Star game?

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NBL All-Star Classic
NBL All-Star Showcase
Stars Of NBL
NBL Superstar Game

**Question 29:** Who was the first NBL player to be drafted into the NBA?

Question 29: Who was the first NBL player to be drafted into the NBA?

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Andrew Bogut
Luke Longley
Andrew Gaze
Ben Simmons

Which is the only NBL team to have never made the playoffs?

Which is the only NBL team to have never made the playoffs?

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Gold Coast Blaze
Southern Tigers
Wellington Saints
Tasmania JackJumpers

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