College Hoops 2K>The College Hoops 2K8 esoteric information thread (learn and discuss the arcane)
koshi 08:30 PM 10-13-2008
Oh yeah, a small thing I just recently discovered myself... Though I'm guessing many of you know this, it was still pretty cool to see for the first time...
I got a steal on a player as he was on a fast break, ahead of me, and going up for the layup.
You really don't see too many plays with one player on the break with a clear path to the hoop...
On this play I was a step behind and just instinctively went for the steal... Lo and behold, as the player went up my guy went in and swiped it from him!
Not really that big of a thing, but it adds a little more flavor to the game.
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allan002001 12:23 AM 10-16-2008
Originally Posted by koshi:
If anyone knows how to do reverse layups after driving along the baseline, please let me know.
Every now and then I'll manage to pull one off, pretty much by accident though.
The CPU on the other hand will do these crazy acrobatic highlight reel reverses on me every so often. I've seen maybe three different Harold Minor-esque animations for baseline reverse layups that the CPU does, all of which I've never done myself.
Most of the time the animation I get is the one where the defensive player is all over me, and usually gets called for the foul. When I try them I always push the right stick towards the basket, in other words to the other side of the rim, as that's the only way they seem to work.
To do baseline reverse lay-ups, you need to push the Right Stick towards the baseline. For example, in Broadcast view, if the baseline is to your right, push the stick to your right and it will do a baseline reversal.
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ty5oke 01:02 AM 10-16-2008
Originally Posted by koshi:
Oh yeah, a small thing I just recently discovered myself... Though I'm guessing many of you know this, it was still pretty cool to see for the first time...
I got a steal on a player as he was on a fast break, ahead of me, and going up for the layup.
You really don't see too many plays with one player on the break with a clear path to the hoop...
On this play I was a step behind and just instinctively went for the steal... Lo and behold, as the player went up my guy went in and swiped it from him!
Not really that big of a thing, but it adds a little more flavor to the game.
Ya, I noticed this late last year and thought it was awesome till I realized it was really easy to do. I've abused it more then I should.
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warnerwlf98 12:28 PM 10-16-2008
Originally Posted by allan002001:
To do baseline reverse lay-ups, you need to push the Right Stick towards the baseline. For example, in Broadcast view, if the baseline is to your right, push the stick to your right and it will do a baseline reversal.
Just one thing to add about the relative positioning of the shot stick. From doing the dunk drill many many times, it's best to think of the shot stick relative to the direction your player is moving (left stick) more than the direction of the shot stick relative to the basket. Based on this, you get:
Basic: shot stick in same direction of the left stick
Reverse: shot stick in opposite direction of the left stick
Flashy: shot stick to the left of the direction of the left stick
Power: shot stick to the right of the direction of the left stick
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rhs_rizzo 02:33 PM 10-16-2008
Originally Posted by warnerwlf98:
Just one thing to add about the relative positioning of the shot stick. From doing the dunk drill many many times, it's best to think of the shot stick relative to the direction your player is moving (left stick) more than the direction of the shot stick relative to the basket. Based on this, you get:
Basic: shot stick in same direction of the left stick
Reverse: shot stick in opposite direction of the left stick
Flashy: shot stick to the left of the direction of the left stick
Power: shot stick to the right of the direction of the left stick
I wish I did more practice with this because certain dunks/layups are better for certain situations depending on how the defense is positioned. If you can get that whole system down, you can definitely ensure an additional basket or two per game rather than getting blocked.
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moe_42 10:54 PM 10-16-2008
In dynasty mode, if you have a player you feel would be better suited playing a different position, try editing his position. An 85-overall center does not translate to an 85-overall point guard.
For example, I took over the USF program with a senior power forward who just wasn't producing. He was quick and a decent outside shooter, so I switched him to a 3. His overall score jumped five points. I may be imagining it, but his perimeter game seemed to improve as well.
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Originally Posted by juk34man:
^^^Also don't waste scholarships on players you can prolly get to walk on to your school(players with no schollies offer can be lured to walk on if you continue to show intererest) reason is you may get a valuable player to transfer to your school and you can always save an extra scholly for the following year...
It seems quality walk ons will only come to your school if there is a chance to play. I had a senior at SG, had signed a recruit at SG, and also had three big men at 100% interest with no offers. Turns out the three big men went elsewhere because I had starters at C and PF, and yet I get a good 3 star SG walk on out of nowhere.
Originally Posted by allan002001:
To do baseline reverse lay-ups, you need to push the Right Stick towards the baseline. For example, in Broadcast view, if the baseline is to your right, push the stick to your right and it will do a baseline reversal.
I'm convinced layup rating influences the type of reverse layup. My last game I saw another highlight reel reverse by the CPU, and I check that player's stats and his layup rating was 92.
He took off from the outside the blocks on one side, flew to the other side and flipped it high off the glass. :-) The CPU's a cheeser. :-)
Originally Posted by moe_42:
In dynasty mode, if you have a player you feel would be better suited playing a different position, try editing his position. An 85-overall center does not translate to an 85-overall point guard.
For example, I took over the USF program with a senior power forward who just wasn't producing. He was quick and a decent outside shooter, so I switched him to a 3. His overall score jumped five points. I may be imagining it, but his perimeter game seemed to improve as well.
Nice! I was wondering about this... I have a SF at 6'9" with a lot of potential, but not much range, and was thinking of turning him into a PF.
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koshi 07:03 PM 10-18-2008
Finally got the hang of the reverse layup. Really there are two kinds you can do, one where you're already in the key and you press the right stick towards the other side of the hoop, and another where you take off outside the key and press the right stick towards the baseline.
I was having trouble with the second type mainly because I wasn't doing it in the right situation. There has to be enough space underneath the rim and on the opposite side of the hoop. So it's a good move to do with a defender on your hip, or right behind you, just as it would be in real life.
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koshi 05:11 AM 10-19-2008
Originally Posted by koshi: BUILDING A POWERHOUSE (OR, WHY YOU NEED TO ATTEND THE ABL)
I thought I should add:
It is not possible to invite a recruit for a campus visit if you have more than one game scheduled during the week. A recruit visit requires 35 points of time, and if you have two games that week your coaching staff only has 25 points of time.
Campus visits are a huge recruiting tool and help draw great interest from a recruit. So it is good to make sure you have certain weeks available for campus invites, especially before the early signing period. You can do this by checking the next season's schedule and making changes necessary, as explained in post #6 of this thread.
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