College Hoops NCAA 2K7 review

The king of the court goes back to school

GamesRadar+ 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.

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GenreSports
DescriptionThe 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 date1 January 1970 (US), 1 January 1970 (UK)
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