EA Sports' most-awaited announcement is here: College basketball video game is back. Check release date
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Could a college basketball video game be returning in the near future? Fans are speculating following a post from EA Sports on Monday.EA Sports is set to bring back its college basketball video game in 2028, according to multiple media reports citing a memo obtained by Matt Brown. The video game company also teased the release on their official Twitter/X account.Prior to 2013, EA Sports and 2K both stopped their annual releases of college basketball video games. But with the success of EA's college football video game return last summer, basketball was the logical next step. On social media, EA Sports made a spontaneous message, announcing that the popular video game is set to return! While the company teased the return, no further details have yet to be revealed.Thanks to NIL and players being able to be paid at the collegiate level, EA Sports was able to bring back its iconic college football video game last year. Now, it appears they may be doing the same for its college basketball video game. EA Sports posted on its official X account on Monday a picture of a basketball with their logo and a simple message:"Bring the Madness. Let's run it back. #CBB #ItsInTheGame". Have a look at the official post:Following the successful revival of its college football franchise last year, EA Sports has officially announced the long-awaited return of its college basketball video game series. The company, which found a way to compensate athletes for their name, image, and likeness (NIL), is now turning its attention back to the hardwood.According to Matt Brown of ExtraPoints, EA Sports' college basketball title is slated for release in 2028 and will include both men's and women's teams. While specific gameplay or licensing details have not yet been revealed, the announcement alone has sparked major excitement across the sports gaming community.The college basketball series has been on ice since 2009, leaving fans speculating for years about a potential comeback—especially in the wake of the NIL policy changes. With the popularity of March Madness on the rise and women's college basketball experiencing a major surge in attention—thanks to stars like Aliyah Boston, Caitlin Clark, and Paige Bueckers—the timing of the revival seems perfect.More updates are expected in the coming years as EA Sports ramps up development for what could become the next big hit in college sports gaming.In a memo sent to college conference offices from the College Licensing Company (CLC), dated July 26, 2025, CLC put out a request for proposal (RFP) to create a college basketball video game in November 2024,' Brown wrote for Extra Points. 'According to the memo, five companies expressed formal interest, and three filed formal bids.The post instantly garnered positive feedback from college hoops fans, with many already jumping to the conclusion that EA Sports will be bringing back the college basketball game as well. EA Sports last had a college basketball game in 2009 so it's been a longer layoff for hoops compared to football -- which last had a game in 2013 prior to last summer.
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EA Sports is bringing back its college basketball video game. The game is set to return in 2028. This follows the successful revival of its college football franchise. The company will compensate athletes for their name, image, and likeness. Both men's and women's teams will be included. Fans are excited about the return of the popular game. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads EA Sports confirms return of College Basketball Video Game Could a college basketball video game be returning in the near future? Fans are speculating following a post from EA Sports on Sports is set to bring back its college basketball video game in 2028, according to multiple media reports citing a memo obtained by Matt Brown. The video game company also teased the release on their official Twitter/X to 2013, EA Sports and 2K both stopped their annual releases of college basketball video games. But with the success of EA's college football video game return last summer, basketball was the logical next step. On social media, EA Sports made a spontaneous message, announcing that the popular video game is set to return! While the company teased the return, no further details have yet to be to NIL and players being able to be paid at the collegiate level, EA Sports was able to bring back its iconic college football video game last year. Now, it appears they may be doing the same for its college basketball video game. EA Sports posted on its official X account on Monday a picture of a basketball with their logo and a simple message:"Bring the Madness. Let's run it back. #CBB #ItsInTheGame". Have a look at the official post:Following the successful revival of its college football franchise last year, EA Sports has officially announced the long-awaited return of its college basketball video game series. The company, which found a way to compensate athletes for their name, image, and likeness (NIL), is now turning its attention back to the to Matt Brown of ExtraPoints, EA Sports' college basketball title is slated for release in 2028 and will include both men's and women's teams. While specific gameplay or licensing details have not yet been revealed, the announcement alone has sparked major excitement across the sports gaming college basketball series has been on ice since 2009, leaving fans speculating for years about a potential comeback—especially in the wake of the NIL policy changes. With the popularity of March Madness on the rise and women's college basketball experiencing a major surge in attention—thanks to stars like Aliyah Boston, Caitlin Clark, and Paige Bueckers—the timing of the revival seems updates are expected in the coming years as EA Sports ramps up development for what could become the next big hit in college sports a memo sent to college conference offices from the College Licensing Company (CLC), dated July 26, 2025, CLC put out a request for proposal (RFP) to create a college basketball video game in November 2024,' Brown wrote for Extra Points. 'According to the memo, five companies expressed formal interest, and three filed formal post instantly garnered positive feedback from college hoops fans, with many already jumping to the conclusion that EA Sports will be bringing back the college basketball game as well. EA Sports last had a college basketball game in 2009 so it's been a longer layoff for hoops compared to football -- which last had a game in 2013 prior to last summer.
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Live Events — EASPORTS (@EASPORTS) EA Sports confirms return of College Basketball Video Game (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Could a college basketball video game be returning in the near future? Fans are speculating following a post from EA Sports on Sports is set to bring back its college basketball video game in 2028, according to multiple media reports citing a memo obtained by Matt Brown. The video game company also teased the release on their official Twitter/X to 2013, EA Sports and 2K both stopped their annual releases of college basketball video games. But with the success of EA's college football video game return last summer, basketball was the logical next step. On social media, EA Sports made a spontaneous message, announcing that the popular video game is set to return! While the company teased the return, no further details have yet to be to NIL and players being able to be paid at the collegiate level, EA Sports was able to bring back its iconic college football video game last year. Now, it appears they may be doing the same for its college basketball video game. EA Sports posted on its official X account on Monday a picture of a basketball with their logo and a simple message:"Bring the Madness. Let's run it back. #CBB #ItsInTheGame". Have a look at the official post:Following the successful revival of its college football franchise last year, EA Sports has officially announced the long-awaited return of its college basketball video game series. The company, which found a way to compensate athletes for their name, image, and likeness (NIL), is now turning its attention back to the to Matt Brown of ExtraPoints, EA Sports' college basketball title is slated for release in 2028 and will include both men's and women's teams. While specific gameplay or licensing details have not yet been revealed, the announcement alone has sparked major excitement across the sports gaming college basketball series has been on ice since 2009, leaving fans speculating for years about a potential comeback—especially in the wake of the NIL policy changes. With the popularity of March Madness on the rise and women's college basketball experiencing a major surge in attention—thanks to stars like Aliyah Boston, Caitlin Clark, and Paige Bueckers—the timing of the revival seems updates are expected in the coming years as EA Sports ramps up development for what could become the next big hit in college sports a memo sent to college conference offices from the College Licensing Company (CLC), dated July 26, 2025, CLC put out a request for proposal (RFP) to create a college basketball video game in November 2024,' Brown wrote for Extra Points. 'According to the memo, five companies expressed formal interest, and three filed formal post instantly garnered positive feedback from college hoops fans, with many already jumping to the conclusion that EA Sports will be bringing back the college basketball game as well. EA Sports last had a college basketball game in 2009 so it's been a longer layoff for hoops compared to football -- which last had a game in 2013 prior to last summer.
