Auburn basketball involved in 2K Sports college hoops video game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Auburn basketball announced its participation in a new college basketball video game from 2K Sports, set for release in February 2027. The announcement was made on August 21, accompanied by social media posts featuring players and head coach Steven Pearl discussing the project. This initiative follows the earlier inclusion of 16 Division I programs in certain modes of NBA 2K26, marking the first time in 16 years that college basketball players are featured in a video game. The project aims to create a foundational college basketball experience.
- •Auburn confirms role in 2K Sports college basketball video game.
- •Game scheduled for release in February 2027.
- •Announcement featured players and coaching staff on social media.
- •Earlier this year, college players returned to NBA 2K for the first time in 16 years.
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Auburn basketball confirms involvement in 2K Sports video game project
"On Friday, Auburn basketball announced it was involved with upcoming plans for a college hoops video game from 2K Sports.
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