NCAA March Madness 2001 PS1 box art

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NCAA March Madness 2001

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SystemPlayStation
Released2000
GenreSports
DeveloperBlack Ops Entertainment, Inc
PublisherElectronic Arts
Players1–8 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesNCAA Basketball
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the PlayStation in 2000, NCAA March Madness 2001 is a sports game developed by Black Ops Entertainment, Inc and published by Electronic Arts.

It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

It is part of the NCAA Basketball series; on the PS1 you can also try NCAA March Madness '99, NCAA March Madness 2000 and NCAA March Madness '98.

NCAA March Madness 2001 supports up to 8 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing NCAA March Madness 2001 is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

NCAA March Madness 2001 gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

NCAA March Madness 2001 cheats & codes

14 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Infinite Creation Points Remaining80144754 0258
Home Team Score Modifier8001018E 00??
Home Team Infinite Time-Outs30010192 0007
Home Team No Time-Outs30010192 0000
Home Team Infinite 20 Second Time-Outs30010193 0007
Home Team No 20 Second Time-Outs30010193 0000

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NCAA March Madness 2001 walkthroughs & guides

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NCAA March Madness 2001 FAQ

When did NCAA March Madness 2001 come out on the PS1?

NCAA March Madness 2001 was released for the PlayStation in 2000.

Who made NCAA March Madness 2001?

It was developed by Black Ops Entertainment, Inc and published by Electronic Arts.

Is NCAA March Madness 2001 multiplayer?

Yes. NCAA March Madness 2001 supports up to 8 players.

How long does NCAA March Madness 2001 take to play?

As a sports game, NCAA March Madness 2001 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about NCAA March Madness 2001 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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