12DOVE Verdict
Pros
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True next-gen visuals
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Superb legacy mode
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Chant creator
Cons
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Touchy Shot Stick
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Ugly post-game show
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Choppy online games
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They may share the sport’s name, but otherwise the basketball played in the NBA and NCAA couldn’t be more different. The professional game is a grim, 82-game slog played by mercenaries under a cloud of bad attitudes and an often grousing fan base. Conversely, each college hoops season brings with it a joyous romp through a 30-odd match schedule full of ups and downs in front of wildly enthusiastic crowds - topped by the single most riveting championship tournament ever created.
More info
| Genre | Sports |
| Description | The best basketball series in gaming hits the books and takes everyone to school. If you want a pure hoops experience, this is it. |
| Platform | "Xbox 360","Xbox","PS2","PS3" |
| US censor rating | "Everyone","Everyone","Everyone","Everyone" |
| UK censor rating | "","","","" |
| Release date | 1 January 1970 (US), 1 January 1970 (UK) |
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