Here are the “NBA 2K League Become a Pro Series” full details for NBA 2K23. 2K and the NBA 2K League have announced that a new NBA 2K League combine-like contest will intermittently run between Oct. 25, 2022 and November 12, 2022, which will give 2K Ballers the opportunity to be eligible for the upcoming NBA 2K League 2023 draft! We’ve compiled a guide on how to join the NBA 2K League, including details on tryouts, player eligibility requirements, key dates, tips, and more:
KEY DATES / SCHEDULE
- 3v3 competition:
- October 25, 2022, 6:00-10:00 PM EST
October 26, 2022 6:00-10:00 PM EST(*POST-PONED*)- October 27, 2002, 6:00-10:00 PM EST
- October 28, 2022, 6:00-10:00 PM EST
- October 29, 2022, 12:00-4:00 PM EST
- 5v5 competition:
- November 8, 2022, 6:00-10:00 PM EST
- November 9, 2022, 6:00-10:00 PM EST
- November 11, 2022, 6:00-10:00 PM EST
- November 12, 2022, 12:00-4:00 PM EST
- You can also find the dates/times via the 2K event schedule
- All contest schedules are subject to change even on a scheduled game day
ELIGIBILITY / QUALIFICATIONS
- Players must be 18 or older
- Next-gen only: you can only tryout on Xbox Series X and Playstation 5 and must have PS Plus Service or Xbox Live Gold Service.
- You can only play under 1 account/PSN ID/Gamertag and on 1 platform throughout the duration of the contest
- Entrants must strictly adhere to all game play guidelines and official rules or risk the possibility of disqualification.
LOCATION
- All games will be played in the 2K Event Center in the City within the game
TRYOUTS
- Players will participate in matchmaking as individuals and not as teams
- Players will be ranked on a scoreboard based on their performance in games that are part of the Become a Pro Series.
PRIZES / REWARDS
- Each player who finishes in “TIER 3” on the Contest Scoreboard will receive:
- 5 in‑game “Skill boosts”
- 5 in‑game “Gatorade boosts”
- 1 digital NBA 2K League “player panel”
- 1 digital NBA 2K League t‑shirt
- Each player who finishes in “TIER 2” on the Contest Scoreboard will receive:
- 10 in‑game “Skill boosts”
- 10 in‑game “Gatorade boosts”
- 1 digital NBA 2K League “player panel”
- 1 digital NBA 2K League t‑shirt
- 5,000 in‑game virtual currency (VC)
- 1 pair of NBA 2K League digital arm sleeves usable for a MyPLAYER
- Each player who finishes in “TIER 1” on the Contest Scoreboard will receive:
- 25 in‑game “Skill boosts”
- 25 in‑Game “Gatorade boosts”
- 1 digital NBA 2K League “player panel”
- 1 digital NBA 2K League t‑shirt
- 10,000 in‑Game virtual currency (VC)
- 1 pair of NBA 2K League digital arm sleeves for a MyPLAYER
- 1 NBA 2K League digital jersey usable for a MyPLAYER
- Each player who finishes in the top 5 at their position on the Contest Scoreboard will receive:
- All prizes listed in the immediately preceding bullet for Tier 1 players
- Unlimited in‑Game “Dunk boosts”
- Inclusion in the pool of players eligible to be selected in the 2023 NBA 2K League Draft (subject to all applicable NBA 2K League requirements).
NBA 2K LEAGUE TIPS
- Learn as much as you can about real-world basketball dynamics and basketball IQ
- Gaming Managers may scout Twitch and YouTube streams
- Have ‘presentable’ social media and Gamertag/PSN IDs accounts
- Have consistency across your social media accounts
- Marketability matters, but skills are paramount
- Play a lot of Pro-Am and 3v3
- Be able to excel in your archetype and player role
- Be able to play effectively within a team
- Communication with teammates is important
For the complete NBA 2K League Become a Pro Series official rules, click here.
