Electronic Arts' college basketball series returns for another year on the Xbox with NCAA March Madness 2004 .
The story takes place in the world of college basketball, where players must lead their teams to victory against rival schools. The number of included teams has been doubled to over 320 from previous years and several authentic arenas have been added.
The gameplay on the court features some significant changes. These include the separation of buttons for dunks and shots, as well as the introduction of a "pro hop" button that allows players to make context-sensitive special moves during games. Online multiplayer is also available on the Xbox version, featuring single games and tournaments.