

Each will have their own level of strength and their own level of control as well, giving you much more control over making those tight passes into the post or those kick out tosses to the perimeter. By holding the L1 or Left Bumper on your controller, you can select anything from bounce passes to lobs and chest passes to another teammate from the ball handler.

This year, College Hoops 2K8 introduces Maximum Passing, which will allow players to perform a variety of passes based on the face buttons of your controller. If you played last year's game, you might have been somewhat disappointed with some of the passing mechanics, which weren't necessarily as direct or as strong as you might need during some plays.

The 6th Man Advantage are just the tip of the iceberg with the number of changes that have been implemented in this year's title. You can extend these effects by continuing to make great offensive and defensive plays, but you have to be careful - one turnover or foul can potentially decrease the crowd's enthusiasm significantly. If you manage to completely boost the home crowd for long enough, their energy will bolster your team's confidence and energy levels, making shots much easier to knock down. 6th Man is seeking to replicate this feeling, with the crowd getting amped by great play for the home team, such as blocks, steals and monster jams. 2K8 introduces the concept of the 6th Man Advantage, which revolves around the home crowd lending a brand new meaning to the term "Home Court Advantage." Ever seen the Cameron Crazies tear the roof off Cameron Indoor Stadium? Hear Rupp Arena erupt after the Big K cheer? Felt LSU make the stands vibrate in the Maravich center? If you've ever been in the building of your favorite team's arena, you know how insane the vibe can be.
