“They Put HIM on the Cover?”
EA Sports NCAA Basketball Returns — And Kentucky Fans Are Losing It
The long-awaited return of EA Sports’ NCAA Basketball video game is finally official, but it’s the cover athlete reveal that has Big Blue Nation in a frenzy. As social media lit up, the most common reaction from Kentucky fans was:
> “Wait… THEY put HIM on the cover??”
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So Who Made the Cover?
According to early leaks and press teases, the face of the NCAA Basketball revival is none other than…
➡️ Bronny James, the USC Trojans guard and son of NBA legend LeBron James.
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Wild Fan Reactions:
Kentucky fans — hoping for a star like Reed Sheppard or Rob Dillingham — flooded Twitter/X with memes, hot takes, and debate.
Some praised Bronny’s marketability, while others questioned his on-court résumé compared to other college stars.
One viral post read:
> “Bronny’s got the name. But if we’re talking college basketball IMPACT, it should’ve been a Wildcat.”
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Why Bronny?
EA Sports reportedly chose Bronny for his crossover appeal, social media presence, and connection to both college hoops and the NBA legacy.
Marketing teams are banking on mass appeal and brand familiarity, not just stats.
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Big Blue Nation Sounds Off:
Kentucky’s die-hard fans argue that true college excellence deserved the spotlight. Some names they felt were snubbed:
⭐️ Reed Sheppard — SEC Freshman of the Year, NBA lottery pick
Rob Dillingham — Electrifying scorer and fan favorite
Antonio Reeves — Veteran leader of a deep March Madness run
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Game Release Date:
️ March 2026 — EA Sports NCAA Basketball officially returns after more than a decade.
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Bottom Line:
Whether you love or hate the cover choice, the return of college basketball gaming has fans fired up.
Is Bronny the right pick? Or did EA snub a true college star?
Let the debate begin…
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