College hoops (Great Alaska Shootout 1998): Duke's opponent in the final. Which men's team defeated Duke in the championship game of the 1998 Great Alaska Shootout? Choose the correct winner.
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Difficulty: Easy
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Answer
Correct Answer: Cincinnati Bearcats
Explanation
Topic: NCAA early-season tournaments
Given data
- Identify the team that beat Duke in the 1998 Great Alaska Shootout final.
Concept/ApproachThe Cincinnati Bearcats edged Duke in the 1998 final of the Great Alaska Shootout, an oft-asked college basketball trivia item.
ReasoningDuke frequently features in early-season finals; 1998 crown went to Cincinnati.
Common pitfalls
- Choosing perennial powers that won in other years (e.g., UCLA/Arizona/Kentucky).
Final AnswerCincinnati Bearcats