NBA 2K16 will have college basketball, and it looks like 2K Sports’ plans for this will be big.
The first sign that college basketball is in comes from the leaked achievements list, which we will share below. Among the achievements is Signing Day, and under that title is this description:
Announce where your college ball will be played at. (Secret)
Of course, 2K Sports won’t be confirming any of this at the moment, but it seems to be a clear indication that the game will have college basketball. It’s likely that college basketball will be in MyCareer as well.
Seemingly to support that rumor, 2K shared this tweet today.
Get ready… #2KPROAM #BeTheStory http://t.co/6Guddzc89G pic.twitter.com/Efi5em7KX0
— NBA 2K 2K16 (@NBA2K) July 15, 2015
No, no one seems to know what #2KPROAM is, although everyone has their guesses. It does seem reasonable to guess that this is, again, connected to college basketball.
Now, it must be noted that NCAA is not interested in licensing for games right now, as a consequence of a lawsuit over video game likenesses that involved EA and several athletes. If college basketball is coming to NBA 2K16, they likely did not negotiate with NCAA and probably went about representing each college without using familiar logos and team names.
Even if this were true, it’s still a significant expansion of the game nonetheless.
NBA 2K16 will be released on September 29, 2015 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Windows, and PlayStation 3. You can read the achievements list below.
Trip-Dub15 (15)
Record a triple double with any player in a non-simulated game. (Secret)
It’s Raining (15)
Make 15 or more three-pointers with any team in a non-simulated game. (Secret)
Buzzer Beater (15)
Make a game winning shot with no time left on the clock. (Secret)
Run 'N' Gun (15)
Make a three pointer off of a fast-break in a non-simulated game. (Secret)
Untouchable(15)
Score 37 points in a single quarter with Klay Thompson. (Secret)
Perfect Practice Makes Perfect (15)
Make 7 perfect release jump shots in a single game. (Secret)
The First Of Many (15)
Earn a Call-Up in Play Now Online. (Secret)
Perfection(65)
Win all 10 games of 'Greatest of All-Time' in Play Now Online. (Secret)
1, 2, 3, Swish! (15)
Start your journey to NBA stardom. (Secret)
Signing Day (15)
Announce where your college ball will be played at. (Secret)
I'm Going Pro, Capeesh? (15)
Declare your intentions to enter the NBA Draft. (Secret)
V-G-G, Vic Gotta Go! (15)
Listen to your owner's opinion on Vic. (Secret)
Money, Money (15)
Settle the dissention inside your inner circle. (Secret)
Keepin' It 100 (15)
Admit to the uncomfortable truths in your life. (Secret)
Bo$$-Key-Yacht$ (15)
Learn more about Vic's true agenda. (Secret)
Think Long, Think Wrong (15)
Listen to your owner's ultimatum regarding Vic. (Secret)
Wheels Up (15)
Hold a press conference to announce your free agent destination. (Secret)
A Harsh Reality (15)
Listen to the phone call that changes it all. (Secret)
Freq'n and Vibin' (30)
Give your opinion on the Freq signature shoe. (Secret)
Restin' In Power (90)
Get to know the Vic you never knew. (Secret)
Man Of The People (30)
Get 5,000,000 fans in MyCAREER. (Secret)
My Every Day Player (15)
Become a starter in the NBA in MyCAREER. (Secret)
My All-Star (15)
Be named an NBA All-Star in MyCAREER. (Secret)
Gym, Tan, Laundry, Gym (15)
Unlock the gold version of the Gym Rat badge in MyCAREER. (Secret)
Social Butterfly (15)
Attend 10 social events in MyCAREER. (Secret)
As Good As It Gets (15)
Completely upgrade an Attribute Discipline in MyCAREER. (Secret)
How Much Ya Got? (30)
Sign a max deal in free agency in MyCAREER. (Secret)
Run It (15)
Get a win streak of 3 or more in MyPARK. (Secret)
What's My Line? (15)
Get at least 5 PTS, 5 AST, and 5 REB in a MyPARK game. (Secret)
Bust A Move (15)
Bust a 3 or more game win streak of an opposing team in a MyPARK game. (Secret)
I'm Going Places (30)
Achieve the All-Star Rep in MyPARK. (Secret)
Mount Up (15)
Join a Squad in MyPARK. (Secret)
Playing For Keeps (15)
Win a non-simulated game in MyLEAGUE Online. (Secret)
Onward and Upward (15)
Relocate an NBA team to a new city in MyGM/MyLEAGUE. (Secret)
Cavs Magic (15)
Win the #1 pick in the NBA Draft Lottery in MyGM/MyLEAGUE. (Secret)
Virtual Clipboard (15)
Coach a game using SimCast Live in MyGM/MyLEAGUE. (Secret)
Changes A Comin' (15)
Submit a team relocation application in MyGM. (Secret)
Shrewd Operator (15)
Successfully negotiate a 3-Team Trade in MyGM/MyLEAGUE. (Secret)
Grass Is Greener (15)
Hire a coach from another team to be your head coach in MyGM/MyLEAGUE. (Secret)
Summertimeeeeee(15)
Play a Summer League game in MyGM/MyLEAGUE. (Secret)
Just Say No (15)
Purchase a Card Pack in MyTEAM. (Secret)
Iced Out (15)
Acquire a Diamond Player in MyTEAM. (Secret)
Diamonds Are Forever (15)
Acquire a Diamond Shoe or Contract Card in MyTEAM. (Secret)
History Lesson (15)
Unlock Historic Domination in MyTEAM. (Secret)
198 Problems and Domination IS one! (30)
Earn 198 Stars in Domination and Historic Domination in MyTEAM. (Secret)
We Named The "Dog" Indiana (15)
Discover your first rune in MyTEAM. (Secret)
Fortune Hunter (65)
Acquire all runes in MyTEAM. (Secret)
Psst…Hey You! (15)
Solve a code in MyTEAM. (Secret)
Survive(15)
Complete the 10th game of The Gauntlet in MyTEAM. (Secret)
Extra Effort (15)
Complete an Accolade in MyTEAM. (Secret)