Update based on past two days,
With Hoops Dynasty, you have scouting and recruiting. Recruiting won't be possible till later in the season but you get scouting $ based on a set value (i think for all, maybe based on conf prestige) plus additional for each scholarship you have available next season. Recruiting Points is similar.
As you scout each level, you learn more about the players abilities and their wants. Some want to sign early (1st recruiting period), some late. Some want close to home, some want to go to a rebuild, some want a long term coach. Tons of options here.
There are 4 levels of scouting a player and each time you perform an activity, you increase that level. Ie. I might use a service to scout NC, then I might have my assistant scout those players as well, then I may invite some to a camp. Each activity costs $ coming out of your scouting budget.
As you can imagine, for smaller schools close to home is easier and recommended because $ goes fast.
As to games, you get 2 exhibition games, 10 OOC and then 16 conference games for a 28 game season. DeACCon would be a lot more fun with us actually being able to play everyone!
Scheduling is a lot easier too, though for OOC you are restricted to your division.
Games are simmed behind the scenes with two options to review. Box score and Play by play. Exactly like DTL.
Seasons are about 1.5 months long, with there being a couple of windows where you can join a league. We joined a league with 1 game per day, but they have an option for 2 per day as well, I assume that one would be 1 month long seasons.
Hit me up with any specific questions if you have any. So far, for me this is what DTL should have been. Just wish folks could try it for free, even if only for a half season or limited capabilities.