On the final day of June, EA Sports appeared to announce the return of its college basketball video game on X.

Bring the Madness. Let’s run it back. #CBB #ItsInTheGame pic.twitter.com/iBNhGxn2yj

— EA SPORTS (@EASPORTS) June 30, 2025

While the game, which ended with NCAA Basketball 10, will not be released again until 2028, according to a Collegiate Licensing Company memo, it’s never too soon to brainstorm covers.

So, similar to we did for College Football 25, Onward State decided to create some Penn State-themed covers for EA College Basketball 26. Here’s what we’ve got.

Yanic Konan Niederhauser

Let’s keep it simple to start. The first-ever Penn State men’s basketball first-round NBA draft pick deserves a cover, right?

Penn State

This cover’s got it all. Zach Hicks, Ace Baldwin Jr., Mike Rhoades, a pennant, a ticket, the Big Ten, the Nittany Lion, a throwback logo. EA, you’re missing out if you don’t use this one.

Court Storm Edition

Last year’s squad pulled off a stunner against then-No. 8 Purdue and rallied the fans to storm the court at the Bryce Jordan Center, so it’s only fitting EA puts out a “Court Storm Edition” that features a Nittany Lion-themed cover.

Sweat With Us

Grab a Gatorade, get on your feet, and “Sweat With Us.” Who cares if you’re playing video games? You can still sweat.

Return To Rec Hall Edition

Hello again, Yanic Konan Niederhauser. However, this time he’s featured on a “Return to Rec Hall” cover to pay homage to the team’s annual game in the legendary arena. We can never have enough special edition covers.

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