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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
NCAA BASKETBALL  | NCAA BASKETBALL  | NCAA BASKETBALL | NCAA BASKETBALL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authentic Team Styles of Play |  | - | All-new Gameplay Engine | | - |
| Game Tempo Control | | - | NCAA Division I Coaches | | - |
| Blue Ribbon Team Ratings | | - | Coach Feedback System | | - |
| Tournament of Legends | | - | Rival Challenge | | - |
| Online Roster Sharing | | - | EA SPORTS World | | - |
| Quickstrike Anklebreakers | | - | Signature Playcalling | | - |
| Pick and Roll Control | | - | Puerto Rico Tip-Off | | - |
| Anaheim Classic | | - | Old Spice Classic | | - |
| Dynamic Post Control | | | Alternate Jerseys | | - |
| Classic Teams | | | McDonalds all-American Game | | |
| School Pride | | | Team Prestige | | - |
