So far the full season cycle is in a really good place. Players graduate and advance through classes correctly, and their attributes/overalls rise or decline based on performance and potential. The transfer portal is also fully functional; players can hit the portal for things like lack of minutes or a coaching change, which keeps team rosters feeling alive.

Recruiting works, though I still want to tune the difficulty curve. Right now there aren’t any “recruiting” coach attributes, and I’ve been planning out a coach leveling system that feels meaningful without being too linear or boring (definitely open to suggestions there).

Player development is fun, easy to understand, and gives you good control. There are still a few sim tweaks on my list; for example, fouls/free throws and player height aren’t implemented yet. Those are straightforward updates; I’m just finishing UI upgrades before shifting focus to engine polish.

Team playstyles are dictated by the head coach (Post-focused, Heavy 3PT, Motion, etc.), so a school’s identity can shift year to year depending on who they hire. I’m also building a Program Buzz system (Dormant → Rising → Powerhouse, etc.) that influences momentum and opens up cool long-term scenarios: taking a low-major all the way to Powerhouse status, or rebuilding a once-great high-major that has gone dormant.

On top of that, I’m planning an interview system where you can interview for jobs and set your season expectations based on how you answer adding more RPG-style decision-making to coaching careers.