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NBA ShootOut 2001 from 989 Sports returns ot the Playstation game console this November with newly redesigned gameplay, amazingly realistic player and arena models, more than 400 motion-captured animations and a revised TV-style presentation that features new camera angles and expanded commentary by New Jersey Nets broadcaster Ian Eagle.

NBA ShootOut 2001 brings the essence of NBA Basketball to the Playstation game console with extensive rosters featuring veteran and rookie players from all 29 NBA teams, authentic NBA playbooks, real NBA arenas and the ability to play for the NBA All-Star Game, Playoffs and NBA Finals.

Controls has been mode more intuitive and the game engine has been tweaked, resulting in the best playing hoops game around. Improved Touch Shooting les gamers control the accuracy of the shot and with Advanced Dribbling Control, players can change dribbling on the fly to dazzle opponents with between-the=legs dribbles and behind-the-back moves.

The game includes more than 50 signature dunks of NBA standouts. Team-specific playbooks with more than 450 plays designed with the help of top NBA players allow for teams to play the style that they do in real life - allowing players to set the offense to utilize a dominant center or sharp-shooting swingman.

Complete roster management, which includes creating, trading, releasing, signing and drafting players. NBA ShootOut 2001 also features real NBA awards, such as: MVP, scoring, rebounding, Defensive Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year.

989 Sports made no mention of a franchise mode in NBA ShootOut 2001 for the Playstation. Hopefully the feature will be in the game.