# Astonishing Basketball Manager — Coach Hoop GM Career Simulator

> Basketball team management simulation game with career modes and online competition. (iPhone/iPad app by Studio Zero Incorporated.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astonishing-basketball-manager/id1589313811 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Studio Zero Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589263220)
- Category: Games, Sports, Simulation, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 4,600 App Store ratings · 219 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 198 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-10-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astonishing-basketball-manager/id1589313811/reviews.md

## What is Astonishing Basketball Manager?

Astonishing Basketball is the ultimate basketball manager game. Become the manager of your own basketball team and lead your players to the ultimate reward: becoming the best coach and winning the Basketball Cup! You can play offline or online, with no ads!

Main features:
-In-depth basketball manager game with a lot of cool stats. 
-Unlimited saves with many modes, playable offline without ads
-Create your own star player with the new "My Franchise Player" career mode and the new College Basketball Cup!
-Player story mode with "The Prodigy", from star of the campus to Hall of Famer
-Many competitive online modes with daily and weekly events
-Manage your basketball arena, assistant coach, scouts and staff
-Narrative gameplay with a deep lore
-Community-created rosters and draft classes


Astonishing Basketball is not your usual sports simulation game. It's not only about stats and ratings. It's not just drafting prospects, trading players, exploring strategies and signing free agents, or building a dynasty. In Astonishing Basketball, you're writing your own GM life story with one goal in mind: win the Cup. But the road to victory is not an easy one!


*Play offline, whenever you want, wherever you want, as much as you want! Play the game on the road, slam dunk during your lunch break, or sign contracts between commercials. It's the ultimate basketball GM simulation!


*A living world
Astonishing Basketball features a simulated but living world. Fans are posting about the game and your brand new rookie. Players send you messages about their concerns or their contract. Or you might have to improvise what's for dinner when the team cook gets sick! And thanks to the brand new "Rivalry", discover the terrifying Regina Dargor. Nothing will stop her from crushing you and your team!


*You're the general manager! Step into the game, call for a timeout, and replace your tired veterans with some young talented players to dunk on the other team, or ask them to defend the paint more tightly! Adapt your strategy and coaching systems to feed your shooting guard more or prevent the other center from rebounding too much. All your choices as general manager have consequences and will decide of the victory or loss. 


*The new training system makes it even more important to scout players from a multitude of universities, and draft the best of them to create the ultimate team! Don't forget to build your arena and add shops to attract more fans to the game. Review your tactics and rotation strategies and show the others who's the best manager.


*Follow the scoreboard, the rankings, and the reactions from the fans, Astonishing Basketball reporters and players. You can also post your statistics online to compare your performances to other GMs in our daily and weekly leaderboards!


*A fierce online competition
While the entire solo mode can be played offline, you can also decide to play online at any time, and participate in one of our many multiplayer modes! Try to become the King of Basketball in the Astonishing Contest and join a franchise of champions. Or try to impress others in one of the daily events like Rookie Friday. And if that's not your style, the Path of Legends let you experience exciting games and rewards in solo!


*Live incredible stories
As a coach and manager, you do have a life too! In Astonishing Basketball, you can take your team to a burger restaurant, help local associations, meet your favorite author, become a rock star and even marry the love of your life!


Train your players, from all-stars to drafted rookies, it's your job as manager to find the ones who have the potential to become legendary basketball stars and build a basketball dynasty with the best strategy. Download this game, it's a slam dunk!


Enjoy the game!


Join our Discord server: https://discord.astonishing-sports.app
EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- In-depth basketball manager simulation
- Create your own star player
- Player story mode
- Manage arena, staff, and scouts
- Competitive online modes
- Offline play without ads
- Community-created rosters

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Legendary Player | $1.09 | one-time |
| Duel of Legends | $1.79 | one-time |
| Training Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Epic Training Points Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| My Player - Training 20 | $1.49 | one-time |
| Skill Points - 3K Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skill Points - 10K Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Pack | $3.49 | one-time |
| My Player - Training 50 | $5.49 | one-time |
| My Player - Training 80 | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Legacy - DLC | $2.99 | one-time |
| My Player - Training 90 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Astonishing Training Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #199 in Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

## What do users think of Astonishing Basketball Manager?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Great basketball simulation
- 🔒 No ads
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Customization options

**Cons**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Lack of realism in player ratings and performance
- 💰 Pay-to-win elements
- 🕰️ Slow progression in career mode
- 🤔 Confusing in-app purchase system

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Age reset in career mode
- Inconsistent player performance and ratings
- Unrealistic playoff matchups
- Legendary players performing poorly
- Inability to see daily training rewards for a period
- Disappearing saved player files

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to change player age and draft year in career mode
- Implement realistic contract negotiations and free agency
- Introduce tiers for player growth (rookie, rising star, elite, all-star)
- Allow ratings to improve over time, not just due to aging
- Implement defensive gameplay choices and interactions
- Add more leagues and international competitions
- Introduce a college/high school mode for franchise player
- Implement a play-by-play feature
- Add ability to time free throws
- Introduce difficulty settings
- Implement player motivation system during timeouts
- Expand player attributes and ratings
- Add a leaderboard for team/player records and achievements
- Implement a retirement system where players can have a son/daughter to continue the legacy

## Recent user reviews (10 of 219)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astonishing-basketball-manager/id1589313811/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Difficulty issues

*2026-08-08, version 6.4.5*

It’s a a really fun game but becomes nearly impossible to play when you raise the difficulty. No matter how well you assemble the roster or what strategy you use, your team completely underperforms. It’d be nice if there was a more comprehensive way to track what exactly is going wrong when you have 4 All Stars and are finishing as an 8th seed team

### 4/5 — None

*2026-08-08, version 6.4.5*

So like the players I pay for with actual money can up and leave and
 I have to deal with it?

### 5/5 — Fun and strategic game

*2026-06-21, version 6.4.32*

Loved the system really flows well and no need to pay to win

### 5/5 — Add the other stats

*2026-06-19, version 6.4.32*

Show the other stats while in game and also this is the best game ever!!!

### 5/5 — ABK

*2026-06-05, version 6.4.3*

Great game enjoyable asl , could further develop on the minor teams so free agents who don’t get signed go to the minor teams or you can promote players  or have a player there in career mode

### 2/5 — MODO 3D

*2026-05-14*

Inadmissível fazer um jogo novo pior que o anterior, não estou conseguindo arremessar no modo jogador! Arrume isso pra ontem, estou jogando o 25 porque esse não está completo

**Developer response:** Prezada Modo3D,
Este é o Astonishing Basketball Manager, e ele nunca teve 3D, pois não é "baseado em habilidade", como dizemos na indústria de jogos. É tudo sobre raciocínio, não sobre reflexos. Aerilys

### 1/5 — System is not working

*2026-05-07, version 6.4.2*

It seems even in regular mode it is acting like the top level. Fun game until the last 3 weeks and you have crazy win totals for the AI teams and never can win the cup.. I have a loaded roster and still loosing first or second round. Tried to reach out and no response.

### 5/5 — Game Suggestion

*2026-05-02, version 6.4.1*

I LOVE THE GAME Been playing it nonstop for about 2years now I just can’t stop!! And it’sVery realistic I just have one suggestion can we put 1999-2009 & 2016-2020 Mod rosters on here so I can experience the best nostalgia Please!!!

### 1/5 — PAY TO WIN

*2026-04-29, version 6.4.1*

Won’t let you win anything unless you upgrade through spending.

### 3/5 — Agressive Monetization

*2026-04-23, version 6.4.0*

The monetization could be less agressive.

## Frequently asked questions about Astonishing Basketball Manager

### What is Astonishing Basketball Manager?

Astonishing Basketball Manager is a comprehensive simulation game where you take on the role of a basketball team manager. You'll guide your team, manage players, and strategize to win championships. The game offers both offline and online modes, allowing for flexible gameplay.

### What are the main features of this basketball manager game?

Key features include in-depth statistical management, a career mode to create your own star player, player story modes, the ability to manage your arena and staff, and competitive online multiplayer modes. You can also play the entire solo mode offline without ads.

### Is Astonishing Basketball Manager free to play?

The application is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. While the description mentions 'no ads' for offline play, the presence of in-app purchases indicates a 'free with in-app purchases' monetization model.

### Can I play Astonishing Basketball Manager offline?

Yes, a significant advantage of Astonishing Basketball Manager is its ability to be played offline. You can enjoy the full solo mode, including unlimited saves, without needing an internet connection, making it perfect for on-the-go gaming.

### What kind of competition can I expect in Astonishing Basketball Manager?

The game offers a fierce online competition with various multiplayer modes, including daily and weekly events. You can compare your performances with other GMs on leaderboards. There's also a simulated living world with player interactions and narrative elements that add depth to the experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.4.5 — 2026-07-28

-We're testing a new interface to display stats and player ratings! If you see changes there, send your feedback by email!
-New "Road to Starter" feature for Franchise Player (also in testing)
-New nudge messages for tactical mindset and post-game analysis
-Bug fixes

### 6.4.4 — 2026-06-30

-Refine your team's strategy with the new post-game analysis. This will help you understand your strengths, weaknesses, and how to improve your roster!
-Improved team creation
-Many bug fixes (thanks Rose and Baz!)

### 6.4.32 — 2026-06-13

-Franchise Players will now get 10% more blocks!
-In Franchise Player mode, your coach will sometimes share feedback after you've asked them to trade for a player
-Improved help
-Several bug fixes for GM meetings and universities (Thanks Moose!)

### 6.4.3 — 2026-05-29

-Our AI assistant KATE is back, more helpful than ever (experimental)
-Bug fixes for eras, expeditions, abilities and mods

### 6.4.21 — 2026-05-17

-Eras are here! Offline saves will now see their meta evolve every five years, leaving you on the edge as you adapt your strategies and rebuild your roster for a new world. Can you prove you are still the best coach under so much uncertainty?
-UI improvements for the front office
Bug fix for mods

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