NCAA Basketball 09 - Xbox 360

Replicate your school's style of play, set the tempo, and win with NCAA Basketball 09. 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. College basketball springs to life with frenzied crowds, authentic commentary from Dick Vitale, Brad Nessler, and Erin Andrews, and now features Division I coaches in-game for the first time. Each coach provides Real-time instruction and feedback, helping gamers control the tempo by executing their team's offense and defense to perfection. A new gameplay engine features over 1,000 new animation sequences delivering a more responsive, intelligent experience, allowing players to apply pressure defense with new full-court presses and traps.

Next-level authenticity: An all-new game engine delivers the true-to-life style of play for every Division I team, including authentic team ratings and scouting reports from the creators of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook.

Execute your game plan: Dictate your style of play by selecting pre-game strategies, and use the all-new Game Tempo Meter to know when to alter your settings on the fly.

Coach feedback system: NCAA coaches provide real-time feedback from the sideline, helping you play at your ideal tempo.

Become the ultimate champion: 64 of the all-time greatest NCAA college basketball teams are placed into the ultimate bracket, and you decide who takes home the crown.

The college game jumps to life: The game features more authentic arenas and mascots, plus classic and alternate uniforms, and new in-game commentary and analysis by Dick Vitale, Brad Nessler, and Erin Andrews.

Online everywhere: Easily search and create matchups with your favorite team's rivals, share game files, and enjoy improved, smoother online play to stay connected like never before.