NCAA College Basketball 2K3

 GameCube
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. Play Magazine
    100
    The Legacy mode is incredibly comprehensive and it's something that'll keep players busy for hours on end. [Jan 2003, p.84]
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  2. GameZone
    90
    With six game modes, a complete Legacy mode, and most of the Division 1 teams represented, NCAA College Basketball 2k3 is the most complete college hoops experience around.
  3. GamePro
    90
    The freshman debut of this series has quickly moved to the head of the class, but it has to share the seat of honor with "March Madness."
  5. IGN
    85
    My favorite basketball game this year...If Kush and Visual Concepts can iron out these troubles and focus more on the Legacy Mode next year, this could be among the elite sports games of 2003.
  6. GameSpy
    84
    With a great balance of realism and playability, NCAA Basketball 2K3 shines as a beacon for collegiate hoops fans.
  7. Gaming Age
    83
    All 3 versions play the same, but with the option to go online, you may want to stick with the Xbox or PS2 versions.
  8. GMR Magazine
    80
    Fast-paced, big on fun, and contains the best passing engine on any hoops game. [Feb 2003, p.67]
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  9. Nintendojo
    79
    I love this game to death. Although flawed, it is still a lot of fun to play and gives you a good feel for the college game.
  10. GameSpot
    73
    Still has a few rough spots on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball that would make any fan of the sport throw his or her controller in frustration.
  11. Nintendo Power
    70
    The play control and range of features are on par wtih those of Sega's "NBA Basketball 2K3," only with a college basketball experience. [Dec 2002, p.214]
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  12. Sports Gaming Network
    69
    The excellent legacy mode is already there, so the game is just a few gameplay tweaks away from greatness.

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#26 Best GameCube Game of 2002

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  1. RatingALLGames
    Feb 5, 2023
    3
    All the points are either dunking or rebounding. Just like the balls in the game I rebounded to my crippling alcohol addiction because I haveAll the points are either dunking or rebounding. Just like the balls in the game I rebounded to my crippling alcohol addiction because I have to take some sort of stimulant to get through 30 minutes of pretend basketball. Only reason this is 3/10 and not 0/10 is because the referees look goofy.… Full Review »
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