Mastering the Alley-Oop Technique in NBA 2K25

Alley-oop passes are some of the most thrilling highlight plays in NBA 2K25, but executing them requires practice and precise timing.

The new offensive features in NBA 2K25 focus on revamping shooting and dribbling mechanics. Additionally, AI improvements enhance gameplay significantly. A new court-spacing engine allows players more freedom to maneuver with the ball, enabling better decision-making.

Furthermore, 2K has refined cut-to-the-basket logic, which improves opportunities for drives and kick-outs. This enhancement benefits alley-oop passes as teammates now make more effective cuts to the basket, catching passes in mid-air to finish with a slam dunk.

Every way to complete an alley-oop pass in NBA 2K25

There are multiple methods for completing an alley-oop pass in NBA 2K25.

Alley-Oop to a Teammate

One player throws the ball up while their teammate finishes it with a dunk.

Xbox: Double-tap Y and use the left stick to select the receiver
PlayStation: Double-tap Triangle and use the left stick to select the receiver
Nintendo Switch: Double-tap X and use the left Joy-Con to select the receiver

Self Alley-Oop

In certain situations, you may want to throw the ball up and complete the alley-oop yourself.

Xbox: Double-tap Y and move towards the hoop
PlayStation: Double-tap Triangle and move towards the hoop
Nintendo Switch: Double-tap X and move towards the hoop

Bounce Pass Alley-Oop

This stylish move involves bouncing the ball off the floor before the dunk.

Xbox: Press A + B and move towards the receiver
PlayStation: Press X + O and move towards the receiver
Nintendo Switch: B + A and move towards the receiver

How to finish an alley-oop pass

As the ball soars, the player going for the dunk will see a dunk meter on the screen. The objective is to press the shoot button (Square on PlayStation, X on Xbox, Y on Switch) when the meter is within the green area of the circle.

Failure to hit the button in time or pressing it while in the orange zone will result in a missed opportunity.