How do I load NCAA Basketball code replacements in Photo Mechanic?

Download the .txt file from Sideline, then in Photo Mechanic go to Metadata → Set Code Replacements and select your file. Type a shortcode in any IPTC field and Photo Mechanic expands it to a full player line.

Does Sideline cover all NCAA Basketball teams?

Yes. All 350+ NCAA Basketball Division I programs are in the database. Pick any matchup, choose AP, Getty, Imagn, or other caption styles, and download a ready-to-import code replacement file.

Can Sideline AI-caption my NCAA Basketball photos?

Yes. The same rosters you build here power Sideline Captions on macOS. Point it at a folder of game images and it reads jersey numbers, matches players from your roster, and writes publication-ready captions in AP, Getty, or Imagn style — no shortcodes to type.

Should I use code replacements, AI captions, or both?

It depends on your workflow. Code replacements are great when you are captioning manually in Photo Mechanic and want instant player names from shortcodes. AI captioning shines when you need to get through a full card fast — Sideline writes the entire caption from the image and roster context. Many NCAA Basketball photographers use both on the same assignment, and both are included in one Sideline subscription.

Can I generate code replacements for other sports too?

Yes — the main roster generator covers 250+ leagues across 14 sports, from high school to the pros. Same workflow everywhere: pick a matchup, download your code file, and caption with code replacements or AI.

NCAA Basketball Code Replacements for Photo Mechanic — Roster Generator

Select Sport and League

Sport

League

Select Teams

Away Team

Code Prefix

Home Team

Code Prefix

Custom rosters from screenshot

Choose a sport, then for each team enter a name, code prefix, and drop a roster screenshot to parse players.

Sport

Away team

Team name

Code prefix

Roster screenshot

Drop image or click to choose

Home team

Team name

Code prefix

Roster screenshot

Drop image or click to choose

Options

Multiple Tab Codes

Include Common Phrases

dr	dribbles
stb	shoots the ball
ifb	is fouled by

Separate Offensive/Defensive Entries

a1	Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Domani Jackson (1)
a1	Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Isaiah Horton (1)

CAPITALIZE player and coach names

Player and coach names will be created in ALL CAPS; team names stay in title case (for outlets like ZUMA Press Wire).

Caption Format

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NCAA Basketball Code Replacement Rosters for Sports Photographers

Roster Generator for Sports Photography

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Select Teams

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Custom rosters from screenshot

Away team

Home team

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