EA Sports Signals the Long-Awaited Return of College Basketball Gaming
It’s finally happening — the dream of every college basketball and gaming fan might soon be a reality. EA Sports has just set the internet buzzing with one powerful message: “Bring the Madness. Let’s run it back.” Posted on their official X (formerly Twitter) account, this teaser hinted at the long-overdue return of a college basketball video game. If you’ve been waiting for this moment since 2009, you’re not alone.
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That’s right — the last time we had a college basketball title from EA Sports was NCAA Basketball ‘10 , with none other than Blake Griffin on the cover. Fast-forward over 15 years, and that game has almost become a piece of gaming folklore. Griffin has since retired, NIL rules have flipped the college sports world on its head, and now — at last — we’re talking seriously about a comeback. EA Sports' subtle yet explosive teaser didn't reveal much, but it was enough to send fans into a frenzy.
This follows the recent relaunch of EA Sports’ college football series, made possible by changes in NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) policies allowing college athletes to be paid for their presence in games. With that hurdle cleared, it was only a matter of time before the hardwood followed the gridiron. And now, that time seems to be near. Or at least, on the horizon.
There’s no official release date yet, but a leaked memo obtained by Extra Points suggested a potential launch as far out as 2028. Yes, that’s a long wait. Yes, people are already begging for something sooner. And honestly, who can blame them? We’ve waited over a decade and a half. One more college basketball season without being able to simulate our way through March Madness feels like torture.
The reaction online has been electric. Whether you're a Michigan State Spartan fan ready to light up the Breslin Center or a Kentucky die-hard dreaming of 42 virtual national titles, this is the kind of gaming news that brings us all together. EA didn’t drop a full trailer, no gameplay details, no cover athlete announcement — and yet, this simple message has us already dusting off our controllers and drafting bracket busters in our heads.
Of course, fans are divided about which studio should develop it — EA or 2K — but right now, nobody really cares. All that matters is this: college basketball video games are coming back. And not just in highlight reels from the past.
Whether it arrives in 2026, 2027, or the dreaded 2028 window, the fire has been lit. The countdown begins. One Shining Moment is closer than it’s been in years — and this time, it’s playable.
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