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NCAA Basketball 09

NCAA Basketball 09 is the next installment of the basketball simulator series by Electronic Arts Sports. In many ways it resembles another cycle of this company - NBA Live, and here, instead of the world's elite of professionals, we lead American university teams.

Sports | Basketball

NCAA Basketball 09 Release Date

17Nov2008

PS2 PS3 X360

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Control the tempo of the game like never before in NCAA® Basketball 09, the all-new college basketball experience from EA SPORTS.

Game Tempo Control

Use all 94 feet to push the ball or apply full court pressure to force turnovers to speed the game up, walk the ball up the floor and initiate a half-court set or use a balanced attack to take advantage of what your opponent gives you. Set the tempo and play your game to put yourself in a position to come out on top.

Authentic Styles Of Play

Whether your school pushes the ball in transition, runs a half-court offense that utilizes the clock and limits possessions or features a balanced attack that combines transition offense with set plays, NCAA Basketball 09 rewards the strategic player by emphasizing team specific styles of play.

New Game Engine

Over 1,000 new animation sequences deliver a more responsive, intelligent experience. Apply pressure defense with new full-court presses and traps. Plus, quicker players now get up and down the floor faster and make better decisions running lanes and driving to the rim.

Coach Feedback System

Your school's coach is with you every step of the way. Listen to real NCAA® Coaches on the sidelines providing real time feedback, helping you play at your ideal tempo.

Blue Ribbon Team Ratings

Introducing true-to-life styles of play for every Division I team, including authentic team ratings and scouting reports from the creators of the annual Blue Ribbon™ College Basketball Yearbook.

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Quickstrike Anklebreakers

Force your defender to step up and guess what you'll do next. Trigger the turbo button and use the right analog stick for bold, responsive ball-handling moves to fake out your defender and create scoring opportunities.

Signature playcalling

Introducing an accessible in game playcalling system that pushes on-court visualization to guide you through the play. Linked to LIVE 365, this feature will suggest authentic plays for NBA's stars to run on the court.

Pick and roll control

This new two-man game mechanic lets you control both the ball handler and the screener, as you set screens and run two man plays, with on court instructions popping up to guide you through each play.

Last updated on 02 December 2008

Game mode: single / multiplayer   Multiplayer mode: Internet   Player counter: 1-4  

Age restrictions NCAA Basketball 09: Good for all ages.

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