Many Midnight Madness events opened up the practice sessions indicating the beginning of a glorious new college basketball season. Live vicariously by hitting the virtual hardcourt. EA recently sent us a beta of this year's upcoming March Madness 2001 developed by Black Ops. I've put in enough games to form some impressions of the title. On the cosmetic end, the graphics look pretty good.
Players have a decent amount of detail, and the player animations are second to none.
Players make great crossover dribble moves and lean in for shots. The play in the low post looks great too. Players take fadeaway jumpers and extend their arms for blocked shots. Women players are included in the game, and each has a cute little ponytail. The stadiums are also nice.