One of the standout features of College Hoops 2K8 was the comprehensive teams list. The game included a vast array of colleges and universities, each with its own unique team, logo, and jersey. The teams list was divided into several conferences, making it easy for players to navigate and compete with their favorite teams.

The game featured official licensing from – nearly every school in college basketball at the time. However, due to NCAA rules, player names were not used; instead, rosters featured generic names (e.g., “SG #23”) with realistic heights, weights, hometowns, and skill ratings. Community members later created “name edits” to add real player names.

Charlotte, Dayton, Duquesne, Fordham, George Washington, La Salle, UMass, Rhode Island, Richmond, St. Bonaventure, Saint Joseph’s, Saint Louis, Temple, Xavier