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v0.7.180.7.18 - Hotfix
Fixed the problem where scouted ratings would not show up on the recruiting board's recruit rows. Added option for no report and overwrite report on the recruiting board.
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College Basketball Manager
Also known as College Basketball Manager, cbm, college basketball manager
Take charge as head coach in College Basketball Manager. Recruit your dream team, whether that be through All-Americans or hidden gems. Strategize gameplay, schedule games, run practices, and manage your staff, because you are in control. The court is your canvas – create a powerhouse.
Last update
7 Jun 2026
Players now
4
Latest update
Update history
Browse past updates and patch notes for this game.
12 updates
June 2026
- Small Update - 0.7.17Percentage records now require a minimum number of attempts to qualify, and existing leaderboards are cleaned of fluke single-attempt entries on load. * Fixed the coaching agent so a more prestigious job is never called…
- 0.7.16 - Quality of Life, Bug Fixes, and Balance Updates!added remembered-tab system for popup navigation added data export from the legacy menu for all kinds of data Added new "School Fit" and "Max Interest" recruit scores (plus head-to-head "Lead" versions) that you can sor…
May 2026
- Hotfixhotfix to prevent AI recruiting being on for user teams at the start of a new legacy.
- Small bugfix/balance updatePlayer satisfaction now tracks a fifth axis — School Fit — built from the team's grades on whatever the player actually cared about during recruiting (academics, atmosphere, coaching, proximity, etc.). Players who chose…
- Matrix Rotation, Int'l Recruits, Team Chemistry Update!Added advanced matrix rotation system — a 20-period grid where users can control exactly when each player is on court and at which position Added foul trouble settings to the rotation system - can now set when you want…
March 2026
- 0.7.11 small update - bug fixesfixed display bug with coach quick action hours not updating * fixed bug with sorting messing up the "move to next player" button not following the sorted order * fixed bug with saved recruit filter causing crash when t…
- added new recruit filter that allows to set minimum player ratings for each type of rating to search for each recruit adjusted functionality for the rotation to help prevent players from consistently exceeding their ass…Store
- 0.7.8 - Small Bug fixesfixed bug with schedule customization not adding games properly fixed UI formatting on roster screen when viewing team popup fixed ui formatting for recruiting search list (recruit portal) adjusted text for offer contra…
- Early Access Release!Today I'm releasing my hobby-dev passion project on Steam in early access. I've been working on this in my off time for the past four years. I've spent tons of time thinking about the game, developing the game, and test…
April 2025
- Sport-acular Steam Fest Demo!Hello fellow college basketball enjoyers! I am so excited to participate in the sport-acular steam fest, please enjoy the demo!
July 2024
- Monthly Newsletter - June/July '24 Hello and welcome to the June/July 2024 edition of the College Basketball Manager Newsletter! This will be a combined summer newsletter due to the time its taken to get the steam playt…Patch notes
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Achievements
Community progression
Top picks from 41 Steam achievements, sorted by player unlock rates.
- Win a Game!You've won your first game as a college basketball coach.58.8%
- Conference AwardHave a player win a conference award.39.2%
- Dance CardEarn a ticket to the big dance by making the postseason playoffs!27.5%
- Pipeline BuilderSign three recruits from the same state in one class25.2%
- Conference Tournament ChampionWin your conference tournament24.0%
- Conference ChampionWin your conference's title24.0%