College basketball coaches often talk about the "sixth man" – the fans who cheer their home team on to victory. In College Hoops 2K8, the crowd can motivate your team to shoot the lights out, or the opposing team can attempt to disrupt this influence. Appropriately enough the university stadiums are incredibly rendered complete with sideline mascots and coaching staff, referees, polished parquet floors with accurate schemes and, of course, animated crowds.
A variety of pass options are available at the push of a button. Each player shoots differently and right spot for them to take their best shot is indicated on the floor. Check on your players, ready substitutes and call plays with on-the-fly coaching.
Take on the management of your college's basketball program with the Career or Open Legacy modes. In Career, you build up a lowly program and take them into the spotlight whereas in Open mode, you take control of higher-profile program and your alumni will expect results in a hurry. You're responsible for every aspect of the program including scouting and recruiting the best talent for your team. Online play lets you take part in a quick or custom match, join tournaments and leagues and share your rosters. A real-time sports ticker brings you the latest NCAA hoops news along with current scores and upcoming games.
College basketball coaches often talk about the "sixth man" – the fans who cheer their home team on to victory. In College Hoops 2K8, the crowd can motivate your team to shoot the lights out, or the opposing team can attempt to disrupt this influence. Appropriately enough the university stadiums are incredibly rendered complete with sideline mascots and coaching staff, referees, polished parquet floors with accurate schemes and, of course, animated crowds.
A variety of pass options are available at the push of a button. Each player shoots differently and right spot for them to take their best shot is indicated on the floor. Check on your players, ready substitutes and call plays with on-the-fly coaching.
Take on the management of your college's basketball program with the Career or Open Legacy modes. In Career, you build up a lowly program and take them into the spotlight whereas in Open mode, you take control of higher-profile program and your alumni will expect results in a hurry. You're responsible for every aspect of the program including scouting and recruiting the best talent for your team. Online play lets you take part in a quick or custom match, join tournaments and leagues and share your rosters. A real-time sports ticker brings you the latest NCAA hoops news along with current scores and upcoming games.