ABOUT TDCB
INTRODUCING
Tournament Dreams College Basketball (TDCB) is a cutting-edge sports simulation game designed to bring the excitement, strategy, and passion of college basketball to life. Developed by Dynamic Sports Sims, LLC, this immersive game allows users to experience the thrill of coaching and watching real teams and players compete in high-stakes simulation matchups. With a focus on statistical accuracy, fluid gameplay, and strategic depth, TDCB delivers an authentic and engaging college basketball experience.
With TDCB, every game tells a unique story. Users will experience thrilling buzzer-beaters, dominant performances from star players, and strategic coaching decisions that can change the course of a game. The game lets fans take on the role of a coach or passionate fan, recreating legendary matchups from the past or imagining dream battles that never happened.
AUTHENTIC GAMEPLAY & STRATEGIC DEPTH
At its core, TDCB is a fast-paced, play-by-play simulation that mirrors the real flow of a college basketball game. The unique game engine is built upon extensive play-by-play data, advanced analytics, and detailed player metrics. This ensures that each game unfolds with realism, showcasing the strengths, weaknesses, and playing styles of individual athletes and entire teams. From the opening tip-off to the final buzzer, users will witness the true essence of college basketball, including thrilling last-second shots, tough defensive battles, and high-octane offensive performances.
CUSTOMIZABLE GAMING EXPERIENCE
Users can create their own dream matchups, relive historic games, or simulate hypothetical “What If” scenarios. The game allows users to act as the selection committee, setting up their own tournament brackets and choosing which teams compete. Players can coach their favorite teams in single “Dream” matchups, through an entire season schedule or through a deep tournament run.
REALISTIC PLAYER & TEAM PERFORMANCES
Players perform according to their real-life skill sets. High-volume scorers will take more shots, elite defenders will shut down opponents, and top playmakers will distribute the ball efficiently. Offensive and defensive play styles vary by team, reflecting real college basketball strategies, from fast-paced transition offenses to deliberate half-court sets.
DYNAMIC RATINGS SYSTEM (drs)
TDCB incorporates a real-time rating adjustment system that reflects current game conditions.
Player and team ratings adjust based on momentum, fatigue, coaching decisions, home-court advantage, and the skill ratings of all other players on the floor.
This ensures that the flow of each game is influenced by realistic basketball dynamics rather than static ratings.
ADVANCED STATS & THREE SCORING LEVELS
Each player is rated based on their shooting tendencies, scoring efficiency, passing ability, rebounding, defense, and other key advanced statistics.
Specific ratings are assigned for playmaking and shooting in the three levels of scoring on the court: At the Rim (ATR), Mid-Range (MRG), and Three-Pointers (3PT).
Players are rated for their unique scoring and playmaking abilities in both Half Court and Transition Offense.
Players are also evaluated for their ability to draw fouls, make free throws, avoid turnovers and generate steals and blocks.
Innovative Assist System
TDCB’s ASSTd Player Rating (APR) ensures that assists are not randomly assigned but rather happen organically in the flow of the game.
Each player is rated for how often they set up teammates to score and how often they scored off assisted passes from teammates.
Pass-first point guards will create more scoring opportunities, and shooters will benefit from quality “dimes” for higher percentage looks.
This system enhances realism and provides an exciting visual representation of assist-driven plays, from pinpoint passes for open 3’s to high-flying alley-oops.
JOURNEY FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION
Tournament Dreams College Basketball was born out of my deep passion for the sport of college basketball and lifelong hobby of sports simulation gaming. The game’s development began during the COVID-19 pandemic when I revisited years of ideas and notes for building a realistic college basketball simulation. Initially designed as a tabletop game with player cards, dice, and a game mat, TDCB evolved into a digital format to enhance gameplay speed, accuracy and depth.
By utilizing the Microsoft Excel and Access platforms, the game became a more robust and efficient simulation, allowing for detailed statistical replays and reporting. Now the game engine is powered by deep data on every team and player, and creates an exciting game of basketball using Dynamic Ratings Charts, Virtual Dice and Digital Cards for each team and player.
After five years of dedicated research, playtesting, and refining, TDCB is now in its final stages of development, looking to bring an unprecedented level of depth to college basketball simulation gaming.
COMING SOON…
Tournament Dreams College Basketball is nearing release. College basketball fans, simulation gamers, and advanced stats enthusiasts alike can look forward to a game that not only captures the excitement of college hoops but also allows them to shape its narrative. Whether you want to rewrite history, test your coaching acumen, or create your own ultimate tournament, TDCB puts you in control.
Get ready to experience the game like never before – where every play matters, every decision counts, and every tournament is a new dream waiting to unfold!