College Basketball Manager

College Basketball Manager is a college basketball management game where you take charge of a school's program and shape its fortunes over a coaching career. You recruit players, develop your team, plan games and practices, manage staff, and make decisions on and off the court. You can start at a small school and aim for the top, or lead a college team of your choice and build a legacy across decades.

Recruit your team

Recruit high school, junior college (JUCO) and transfer players, competing with rival schools to sign them. The recruiting system uses 13 pitches covering aspects of your program, including Feeling Wanted, Playing Time and Proximity to Home. Each pitch receives an A–F grade, and recruits’ perceptions of your school matter. Calls and campus visits can influence what they know about your program.

Coach on the court

Set offensive and defensive strategies and execute game plans through a simulation engine. Tailor tactics to your team’s strengths and weaknesses, adjust during games, and look for ways to exploit opponents. Manage practices and develop players during and between seasons to fit your playing style. You can also improve your coaching skills and manage your staff.

Build a coaching career

In Legacy Mode, each school’s athletic director sets expectations for your performance. Meeting or exceeding them can improve your reputation and attract interest from top programs; failing to meet them can cost you your job.

Track the history

The game records statistics for every player and team, along with player attributes. You can explore team and league histories, past game results, awards, coaching careers and records, and look back at players, coaches and games from previous seasons.