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NCAA fantasy basketball has evolved into a game of insight, timing, and well-informed decisions. As more fans engage with college hoops through fantasy contests—ranging from full-season leagues to daily fantasy sports and March Madness brackets—the need for strategic planning has never been more urgent. At the center of that strategy lies a powerful tool: statistical projections. These forecasts, built on usage trends, matchup dynamics, and predictive analytics, allow fantasy managers to gain a crucial edge over their competition. They aren't about guessing the future perfectly; they’re about reading the terrain ahead better than the rest of the field.

As we head into the heart of the summer, it’s a great time to give everyone an update on what’s happening across the GameSim network. Whether you’re here to simulate a hypothetical matchup between blue bloods or you’re a GameSim+ subscriber tracking team performance for your fantasy league or sports betting insights, there’s plenty going on behind the scenes and more to come.

Data and statistics play a significant role in sports betting — it’s simple: previous data often predicts future outcomes. That’s why you hear punters say a team had 55 points in a quarter or a player had the most rebounds in a season.

Back in 2024, EA Sports released its College Football 25 video game, clearly its most ambitious release in the series yet. The company used AI to create the likenesses of 11,000 players and recreate 150 stadiums, covering every aspect across the spectrum of US college sports. It was a remarkable achievement, with EA admitting it would not be possible without the use of AI.

The NCAA House Settlement was approved today.