ANN ARBOR, Mich. – School is in session as college basketball is coming to NBA 2K26, with the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and 14 other iconic programs featured ahead of the game’s 2027 release.
Season 5 of NBA 2K26 celebrates college hoops by uniting the NBA, WNBA, and collegiate ranks under one banner.
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The featured schools include UCLA, Duke, Arizona, Kansas, Texas, Michigan, Michigan State, Louisville, Purdue, Kentucky, Florida, UNC, Baylor, Houston, Ohio State, and UConn.
Players can enjoy new content, including college-themed cosmetics, rewards, and alumni player cards honoring superstars like Draymond Green, Kevin Durant, and Paige Bueckers, as well as rising stars like Yaxel Lendeborg, Cameron Boozer, and Lauren Betts.
MyTEAM Highlights:
Season 5 introduces select players from each school’s men’s and women’s teams, new challenges, and alumni-themed rewards.
To kick off the college experience, players receive a College Celebration Box containing five Free Agent Option Packs, each offering current college players the opportunity to build a starting five.
Each card is usable for five games.
Daily Challenge Games spotlight current college players through March 30, allowing players to earn evolving versions of featured stars, from 94 OVR Diamond up to 98 OVR Galaxy Opal cards.
Alumni player cards from the 16 schools are also available, featuring NBA and WNBA stars during their college years.
MyCAREER and Customization:
Players can personalize their MyPLAYER with throwback college jerseys from stars like Bueckers (UConn), Aaron Gordon (Arizona), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Kentucky), and Green (Michigan State).
MyCOURT murals representing each school’s branding and colors are available to showcase team allegiance.
Officially licensed college mascot outfits, including Duke’s Blue Devil, can be unlocked as rewards.
Season 5 also offers Emote packages, 2XP coins, Badge Perks, and more.
Special Highlight:
Green, a four-time NBA champion and former Michigan State Spartans standout, is featured as a Level 40 100 OVR card in MyTEAM with point guard and power forward eligibility.
Players can unlock 40 additional levels of rewards with the Season 5 Pro Pass and Hall of Fame Pass, available for individual purchase.