EA Sports is officially stepping back onto the hardwood with college basketball games. After a 16-year break since their last title in 2009, the company teased fans with a simple but powerful message on social media: “Bring the Madness. Let’s run it back.” It’s a brief announcement, but it confirms what Insider Gaming has been hearing for months—EA is serious about reviving college hoops in video game form.
There’s no release date yet, nor any hint about what platforms or features to expect. But this confirmation alone is enough to get fans talking. In December 2024, multiple sources informed Insider Gaming that both EA Sports and 2K were engaged in internal discussions about college basketball games. Some groups within both companies have been pushing hard for this to happen.
Multiple sources have told me that both EA and Take Two (2K) have had continued internal conversations about a college basketball game.
Unknown how far along talks are, but there are groups within both companies pushing heavily for it.
— Mike 'Eggman' Straw 🔜 GDC (@MikeStrawMedia) December 19, 2024
It’s interesting to see EA Sports taking the lead here, mainly since 2K has dominated basketball gaming for years. Will this spark a new rivalry or just give fans more options? Time will tell. For now, the community is left wondering: when exactly will this new game hit shelves, and what will it bring to the table that’s different from past efforts?
