We re still getting used to the separate pump-fake button, though. On the topic of general shooting, once you get the hang of the touch system, it s exceptionally easy to can three after three. Just swing the ball to your point or shooting guard, tap on ball fake and more often than not you ll have an easy trey. However, the computer also shoots an unbelievably high percentage as well. There isn t much in the way of defense to the game.
Most power forwards can easily muscle to the rack for the easy basket.
There are stretches when the refs seem to call every contested shot or steal attempt a foul. Yes, the game moves fast, but without the ability to put real consistent pressure on your opponent s ball there s little in the way of strategy. There are other realism issues with the game s engine. Though there are some very gifted athletes in NCAA Division I Basketball, it's highly inaccurate how every player from the burliest center to the scrawniest point guard can go to the rack as a soaring power dunker. The last time we witnessed hops that sweet at an Ivy League school they sure didn't have anything to do with on-campus activities.