GAMES MICROSOFT XBOX NCAA 2K3 COLLEGE BASKETBALL, Manual

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To place game markers:

1. Use the left thumbstick or directional pad to highlight any

match-up on the Tournament tree.

2. Press the A button to add a marker to that match-up.

To change the highlighted matchup:

1. Use the left or right trigger to cycle through teams in the 

top slot.

1. Use the White or Black button to cycle through teams in the

bottom slot.

Start Button Overlay

There are more options available to help you manage the
tournament tree and simulate games. These options are available
by pressing the START button. To select a particular option, use the
left thumbstick or directional pad to highlight an option and press
the A button to activate it.

• Start Round: Begins simulation of a single round of 

tournament games.

• Mark All: Places a game marker next to all games in 

the tournament.

• Mark None: Removes all game markers from the tournament tree.

• Mark User: Marks all games in which a user’s team is playing.

• Randomize Teams: Places teams in random match-ups.

• Simulate All: Simulates to the first marked game on the

tournament tree.

When you are ready to begin your Tournament, press the START
button and select Simulate All.  When the simulation arrives at a
marked game, the Tournament Match Overlay will appear with the
following options: Play Game, Simulate Game, and Cancel.

• If you select Play this game, you will advance to the Team Select

Screen.  On the Team Select Screen, move the Control Icon to the
side of the team you wish to play as, and then press the START
button to begin the game.

• If you select Simulate this game, the game will simulate forward

to the next marked game.

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Tournament: You can choose to begin the playoffs with a
conference tournament, or select Full NCAA to begin at start 
of the NCAA Tournament.

Tournament Setup

On the Tournament Setup Screen each USER chooses their team
and coach.  (For more information on this screen, see Legacy Setup
on page 22)  Please note that in multiplayer Tournament Mode,
both user’s teams must be in the same conference.

Coaching Attributes

The Coaches Attributes Screen is where you can strengthen certain
game strategies to best fit your style of play.  (For more information
on this screen see Legacy: Coach Attributes on page 22).

TOURNAMENT MAIN MENU

Tournament Options is the main menu of Tournament Mode.  From
this menu, you can access the Tournament Tree, manage your team,
peruse stats, tweak options, and save or load games.

TOURNAMENT TREE

The Tournament Tree is where all match-ups are made and all
games are played. 

CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT TREE

If you selected a specific conference for the Tournament Option 
on the Game Mode Menu, you will begin your playoffs campaign
at your Conference’s Tournament and then advance to the 
NCAA Tournament.

Tournament mode lets you choose whether to play or to simulate
individual games.  Mark the games you wish to play with 
yellow arrows.