A Legend Reborn II-College Hoops 2k8

[Deuce2223]

For those who are new to the dynasty forums, I am coming back. After being away for the past 2 years, I am ready to make my return. I started posting my coaching career legacy on the 2k forums back when 2k8 first came out and after the forums died there, I brought my thread to O.S. where I continued posting several college hoops threads as well as college football, MLB the Show and even tried running one with the NBA on 2k15.

Desperate to fill my need to play a sports game and never finding one that grabbed a piece of my heart like this game did, I decided it was time to dust of the old 360 and fire up some College Hoops. However I knew it just wouldn't/couldn't be the same unless I shared my experience with all of you.

So well I am not a photoshop wizard or have the skills or desire to capture video, my hope is that I will give you a good enough story and enough stats and information to help each and everyone of you to follow along and share in this alternate universe where dreams are made.

[Deuce2223]

Thread History.

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[Deuce2223]

BOISE STATE FIRES GREG GRAHAM

Just 2 years removed from guiding the Boise State Broncos basketball team to their 1st NCAA berth since 1994, Coach Greg Graham has been fired by the A.D. Gene Bleymaier. "I appreciate what Coach Graham tried to accomplish here at Boise State but back to back seasons of less then 10 wins after making the NCAA tournament is not a standard we can live with"

With a football program making noise on the national stage and turning into a power program, school officials, players and fans were wanting the same for the basketball program.

Knowing a program just doesn't get built overnight, rumors were A.D. Bleymaier reached out to Gonzaga Assistant Leon Rice, and after several interviews, Rice decided he was happy where he was waiting for a chance to return to his Alma Mater (Washington State).

With Rice off the table, the Broncos turned to their 2nd option, which was fitting cause his name was "Deuce" Ryan..

Nicknamed the "Deuce" by family and friends being #2 is just a part of life for Ryan.

Ryan grew up in Southern Idaho just 40 mins north of Boise playing basketball for 3A powerhouse Fruitland High. Not having the skill sets or height to play at the college level, Ryan instead turned his attentions and passion for sports to a future career in coaching. He spent the next 8 years on the bench (a place he sat often in high school) and in the stands waiting for a chance to one day trade in "The Deuce" for the title of "Coach Ryan".


Now with just 2 years of Head Coaching experience at Morehead Sate, Ryan was headed home to build Boise State into a Mid-Major powerhouse.

[Deuce2223]

MOREHEAD STATE ANNOUNCES COACH RYAN IS LEAVING FOR BOISE STATE!!

When Morehead State announced they were hiring a 25 yr old Head Coach with very limited coaching experience, people thought they were crazy.

However Coach Ryan proved to the basketball world he was for real, as he defeated the Kentucky Wildcats in his first game (57-46). He followed it up with a win over Western Kentucky (76-73) to move to 2-0 as his young team led by star center Kenneth Faried headed to Hawaii to face #5 Duke in the opening round of the Hawaiiian Classic.

After a opening round loss (85-58) the Eagles dropped a heartbreaker to Arizona State (57-44) before rebounding with a win over Alabama A&M (83-76)

Another instate loss to Top-25 Louisville (99-88) saw MSU 3-3 in Coach Ryan's first 6 games.

A 4-0 start in the Conference play saw the Eagles soaring high as they headed west for Christmas to play in the Golden Bear Classic

A (91-87) over the host team Cal Bears and a win over North Dakota State (62-59) gave Coach Ryan something every young coach wants. A trophy for the school trophy case and a 9-3 record.

4 more wins saw Coach Ryan's record climb to 13-3 before the wheels fell off as the Eagles dropped 4 of their next 5 games to move to 14-7 with 7 games left in the season.

Could Coach Ryan get the Eagles to 20 wins in his first year? Would MSU win the Ohio Valley and secure a bid to the NCAA tournament.

The answer, Yes/Yes/No.

Behind a 15.2 PPG, 8.4 RPG and 2.1 BPG season from their star Kenneth Faried, the Eagles would instead win 20 games and edge out Austin Peay for the OVC title. However loss to Eastern Kentucky (86-85) in the 1st round of the OVC Conference Tournament would end the Eagles dreams of dancing.

With 20 wins however MSU's season wasn't over as they secured a invite to the NIT and a opening game vs the Big West Champ UC Irvine (19-11)

Down 15 at the half the Eagles battled back in the 2nd half to beat the Anteaters (74-65) setting up a 2nd round matchup with Saint Louis Bilikens (20-11)

A heart breaking (80-65) loss would end Year 1, but the on the court success of Coach Ryan and the Eagles would lead to a successful recruiting season, as Coach Ryan adds 2 big's to pair with Faried. 6'11 (3* )Serge Dahi from the Ivory Coast and 3* (#286 Overall/#45) 6'8
SF Jazz Valentine from Tacoma WA.



Year 2 Recap

Year 2 was a roller coaster of a season as the Eagles dropped 4 of their first 5 games including rematches with Kentucky and Western Kentucky but Coach Ryan would get things turned around as MSU wins 14 out of their next 17 finishing the regular season 16-14 Overall and 11-9 in the OVC.

In the OVC tournament, the Eagles would open up with a win over Murray State (74-59), then defeated Austin Peay (79-62) before knocking off regular season champ Tennessee State (76-65) to secure the MSU their 1st NCAA bid since 1984.

Going into the tournament as a #14 seed playing #3 Illinois (24-8), nobody gave Coach Ryan and his young squad much chance and they were right.

Despite a double double by Faried (14/10) the Eagles couldn't contain Illinois SG Trent Meacham who goes off for 30 points including 7/10 from 3pt as the the Eagles fall (87-56)

So with that Morehead State says goodbye to their young coach.........

[Deuce2223]

My new job currently has me working M-Thursday working 4-10's, so I have the next 3 days off. I am excited to get things started with Boise State. It's always fun playing with your favorite team in the game and it is my hope to stay here for as long as I can and build the Broncos into a Gonzaga type Mid-Major power, but as you all know the draw of coaching and playing in the WAC doesn't quite have the same draw as the ACC/Big East/SEC or Pac-10. Heck it's not even A-10 quality...

[milldaddy35]

This is gonna be awesome

[trekfan]

Ah, classic College Hoops! Consider me a follower. I had insane levels of fun with CH2K7 back in the day, miss that game a lot. Just something about the college environment that makes the games feel so much more important.

[LopaKa]

glad to see you back Deuce! Excited for this to get started! good luck at Boise