History of NCAA Basketball (series) in Timeline
NCAA Basketball was a series of college basketball video games published by EA Sports from 1998 to 2009. Originating as NCAA March Madness, the series rebranded following the cancellation of 2K Sports' competing title, College Hoops, in 2008. The series ceased production on February 10, 2010, ending EA's presence in the college basketball gaming market.
February 28, 1998: NCAA March Madness 98 Release
On February 28, 1998, NCAA March Madness 98 was released for the PlayStation. Tim Duncan is featured on the cover.
December 18, 1998: NCAA March Madness 99 Release
On December 18, 1998, NCAA March Madness 99 was released for the PlayStation. Antawn Jamison is featured on the cover.
December 7, 2000: NCAA March Madness 2001 Release
On December 7, 2000, NCAA March Madness 2001 was released for PlayStation. Kenyon Martin is featured on the cover.
January 9, 2002: NCAA March Madness 2002 Release
On January 9, 2002, NCAA March Madness 2002 was released for PlayStation 2. Shane Battier is featured on the cover.
November 21, 2002: NCAA March Madness 2003 Release
On November 21, 2002, NCAA March Madness 2003 was released for PlayStation 2. Drew Gooden is featured on the cover, and the game's cover shows deformities within the artwork.
November 17, 2003: NCAA March Madness 2004 Release
On November 17, 2003, NCAA March Madness 2004 was released for PlayStation 2 and Xbox. Carmelo Anthony is featured on the cover. Commentary is done by Brad Nessler and Dick Vitale.
November 16, 2004: NCAA March Madness 2005 Release
On November 16, 2004, NCAA March Madness 2005 was released for PlayStation 2 and Xbox. Emeka Okafor is featured on the cover.
October 12, 2005: NCAA March Madness 06 Release
On October 12, 2005, NCAA March Madness 06 was released for PlayStation 2 and Xbox. Raymond Felton is featured on the cover.
January 17, 2007: NCAA March Madness 07 Release
On January 17, 2007, NCAA March Madness 07 was released for PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360. Adam Morrison is featured on the cover.
December 11, 2007: NCAA March Madness 08 Release
On December 11, 2007, NCAA March Madness 08 was released for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, and Xbox 360. Kevin Durant is featured on the cover.
November 17, 2008: NCAA Basketball 09 Release
On November 17, 2008, NCAA Basketball 09 was released for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, and Xbox 360. Kevin Love was featured on the cover.
November 17, 2009: NCAA Basketball 10 Release
On November 17, 2009, NCAA Basketball 10 was released on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Blake Griffin was featured on the cover.
February 10, 2010: Series Discontinuation
On February 10, 2010, the NCAA Basketball video game series was discontinued by EA Sports.
June 30, 2025: EA Sports announces return of the series
On June 30, 2025, EA Sports announced the return of the NCAA Basketball series.
September 5, 2025: Series scrapped out by EA Sports
On September 5, 2025, EA Sports scrapped the return of the series, as schools have chosen to work on 2K Sports instead.
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