Last year 2K Sports introduced colleges to "NBA 2K16"'s story mode. With the just-released "NBA 2K17," their role has expanded — at least for those who are willing to pay for it.
There are 10 licensed universities in NBA 2K17 featured once again in the story mode, but rosters featuring all-time great players from their past can also now be purchased as downloadable content add-ons. The teams, which come with arenas and uniforms, unfortunately are restricted to being used in Play Now exhibition games. That's different from the classic teams which can be taken into the customizable Franchise mode 'MyLeague' or played online.
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The limited usefulness and a lack of effort put into replicating the younger likenesses, is something to consider given the hefty price. The 10 college-bundle costs $15, or they can be bought for $2 per team.
Here are the available rosters:
Arizona Wildcats legends in 'NBA 2K17'
Sean Elliott, SF, 96
Damon Stoudamire, PG, 92
Mike Bibby, PG, 91
Jason Terry, PG, 90
Jerryd Bayless, PG, 90
Andre Iguodala, SF, 89
Chase Budinger, SF, 88
Derrick Williams, SF, 87
Richard Jefferson, SF, 87
Steve Kerr, PG, 87
Jordan Hill, C, 87
Channing Frye, PF, 85
Aaron Gordon, PF, 85
Georgetown Hoyas legends in 'NBA 2K17'
Patrick Ewing, C, 98
Allen Iverson, SG, 96
Alonzo Mourning, C, 95
Dikembe Mutombo, C, 94
Reggie Williams, SF, 90
Sleepy Floyd, PG, 89
Otto Porter, SF, 89
Greg Monroe, C, 86
Jeff Green, SF, 85
David Wingate, SG, 85
Roy Hibbert, C, 85
Jaren Jackson, SG, 82
Hollis Thompson, SF, 80
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets legends in 'NBA 2K17'
Kenny Anderson, PG, 95
Chris Bosh, PF, 92
Mark Price, PG, 90
Derrick Favors, PF, 88
Travis Best, PG, 87
Tom Hammonds, PF, 87
Iman Shumpert, SG, 85
Dennis Scott, SF, 84
Jarrett Jack, PG, 84
John Salley, PF, 84
Jon Barry, SG, 84
Thaddeus Young, PF, 84
Anthony Morrow, SF, 81
Illinois Fighting Illini legends in 'NBA 2K17'
Deron Williams, PG, 94
Dee Brown, PG, 91
Kendall Gill, SG, 90
Brian Cook, PF, 88
Derek Harper, PG, 86
Nick Anderson, SG, 85
Meyers Leonard, PF, 82
Kenny Battle, SF, 82
Stephen Bardo, SG, 81
George Bon Salle, PF, 80
Kansas Jayhawks legends in 'NBA 2K17'
Wilt Chamberlain, C, 98
Danny Manning, PF, 97
Paul Pierce, SF, 95
Raef LaFrentz, PF, 93
JoJo White, PG, 91
Drew Gooden, PF, 91
Nick Collison, PF, 90
Thomas Robinson, PF, 89
Andrew Wiggins, SF, 89
Mario Chalmers, PG, 87
Kirk Hinrich, PG, 87
Marcus Morris, SF, 84
Markieff Morris, PF, 83
Louisville Cardinals legends in 'NBA 2K17'
Wes Unseld, C, 95
Darrell Griffith, SG, 92
Junior Bridgeman, SG, 90
Russ Smith, PG, 88
Montrezl Harrell, PF, 87
Francisco Garcia, SF, 86
Gorgui Dieng, C, 85
Terry Rozier, PG, 84
Rodney McCray, SF, 82
Billy Thompson, SF, 81
Michigan State Spartans legends in 'NBA 2K17'
Magic Johnson, PG, 98
Steve Smith, SG, 93
Draymond Green, PF, 92
Denzel Valentine, SF, 92
Jason Richardson, SG, 88
Kevin Willis, PF, 86
Gary Harris, SG, 86
Adreian Payne, PF, 86
Eric Snow, PG, 85
Zach Randolph, PF, 84
Sam Vincent, PG, 81
Branden Dawson, PF, 81
Alan Anderson, SG, 81
Oklahoma Sooners legends in 'NBA 2K17'
Blake Griffin, PF, 96
Buddy Hield, SG, 94
Wayman Tisdale, PF, 93
Steven Adams, PF, 91
Stacey King, C, 90
Harvey Grant, PF, 88
Eduardo Najera, SF, 87
Anthony Bowie, SG, 85
Gar Heard, SF, 81
Vester Marshall, SF, 81
Connecticut Huskies legends in 'NBA 2K17'
Kemba Walker, PG, 95
Ray Allen, SG, 94
Richard Hamilton, SG, 94
Donyell Marshall, PF, 92
Shabazz Napier, PG, 90
Caron Butler, SF, 87
Andre Drummond, C, 87
Cliff Robinson, PF, 87
Rudy Gay, SF, 85
Charlie Villaneuva, PF, 84
Jeremy Lamb, SG, 84
Jeff Adrien, PF, 81
Wake Forest Demon Deacons legends in 'NBA 2K17'
Tim Duncan, PF, 98
Chris Paul, PG, 98
Randolph Childress, PG, 90
Rodney Rogers, PF, 87
Muggsy Bogues, PG, 86
Jeff Teague, PG, 85
Al-Farouq Aminu, SF, 83
James Johnson, SF, 82
Ish Smith, PG, 82
Len Chappell, PF, 80
Bryan Wiedey posts sports gaming news and analysis daily at Pastapadre.com, is co-founder of the sports gaming site HitThePass.com, hosts the Press Row Podcast, and be reached on Twitter @Pastapadre .