The hype around the return of college basketball video games just got a lot more interesting.
Following EA Sports’ announcement of a new college hoops title, NBA 2K has entered the conversation with a cryptic and calculated move of its own.
In response to a tweet asking if they planned to bring back college basketball, the official NBA 2K account replied, “The campus has been quiet for too long .”
The campus has been quiet for too long https://t.co/AuqoX5u5Qr
— NBA 2K (@NBA2K) June 30, 2025
That one-line tease has sent fans into a frenzy, with speculation growing that 2K could be preparing to revive its long-dormant College Hoops series. The company followed up with a broader public statement, calling itself the “undisputed home of basketball gaming” and confirming it is exploring ways to “bring athletes and schools to life.”
While nothing official has been announced, the tone of the messaging strongly suggests that 2K is laying the groundwork for a return to college basketball.
This comes just one day after EA Sports confirmed that its first college basketball game since 2009 is in development. With both companies now seemingly active in the space, the possibility of competing college hoops titles is suddenly very real.
Fans who have waited more than a decade for a return to college basketball gaming could soon be choosing between two powerhouses.
The buzz is palpable. From Reddit threads to sports gaming forums, players are already debating features, licensing strategies, and which developer might best capture the spirit of March Madness. For now, all we know is that both EA and 2K appear to be circling the court.
If both studios move forward, college basketball gaming could be on the verge of a renaissance. The silence is over. The campus might not stay quiet for much longer.
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