Not a perfect game, but for those who value an enjoyable legacy mode, one heck of a game.
I feel that the gameplay in College Hoops, as well as the stadium models are definitely a few notches below that of NBA 2k8. Things dont feel quite as smooth, although I've found less missed lay-up's than I did in the NBA version of the game. On the fly play calling works as well here as it does in the NBA version. Players do have the tendency to just stand there and not work to get open which can be frustrating if you are not yet comfortable with the play calling.
For me, I give the game high points for it's Legacy Mode, and the 2kShare concept which I'll explain. Legacy is, as usual, extremely deep, and incredibly enjoyable. I've spent endless winters enjoying these, and 2k8 will be just as enjoyable as any of them, as I feel it's presentation is deeper, and more enjoyable. Playing the occasion H.S. game is fun, and useful when at small schools to add those precious recruting points. The better the recruit, the better the talent, the longer you'll be recruting them, pick 'em out as a H.S. freshman, and go to town.
2kShare is simply an FTP server where you can share files. Upload roster sets, tournaments or just about anything else. It's a step down from having a fully functional legacy mode being played online, but it does make it possible to start a legacy, and upload it, and play with someone else. It'll involve a lot of uploading and downloading, but if you enjoy the game, and want to play a legacy with a friend, it is not impossible. Something I wish other publishers would consider.
The menus can be confusing, and the manual doesnt give all the details you'd like to have on some of the icon's, how and where to get some information, but the community is helpful, and most things you are able to figure out in reasonably short order.
Doesnt redefine the genre, isnt an instant classic, but can be incredible fun, for those who enjoy the legacy mode as well as the game play.