Underplayed Gems

ESPN College Hoops (2003)

ESPN College Hoops cover
Developer
Kush Games
Publisher
Sega
Platforms
Xbox, PlayStation 2
Genres
Sport

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How it feels

A standard early-2000s college basketball sim that feels competitive and team-focused without leaning into heavy intensity or flash.

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About

"ESPN College Hoops is an American college basketball video game which was initially released on November 13, 2003 for the Xbox and PS2. It is the sequel to the debut game of the series, NCAA College Basketball 2K3, and the first game in the series to feature the ESPN license. It features former Texas Longhorns and retired NBA guard T. J. Ford on the cover."

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