Recruits mustn't forget common courtesy
Jay BilasDecisions, Relationships, Courtesy and News: I am not one of those old guys who pines for the way things used to be. I think the players now are gen...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009
For these 10, season offers chance to 'prove it'
Jay Bilas...systems. Here are 10 key basketball players with something to prove this college season … Jerome Dyson, Connecticut: Not only does he have to prove that he is healthy, he has to prove that he...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009
Plenty of reasons to like this draft class
Jay BilasThe conventional wisdom has been that this is a weak NBA draft, and I do not necessarily disagree with that line of thinking. This draft does not hav...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 23, 2009
Wait a minute -- that congressman said what?
Jay BilasThe basketball games on the court are over, but the draft is right around the corner and the college basketball offseason never seems to be "off." The...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 16, 2009
Recalling 2009's memorable moments
Jay BilasEvery season produces lasting memories, and 2009 produced some great ones. Here is what I will remember about the 2009 college basketball season. I ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 09, 2009
Breaking down the Huskies and Spartans
Jay BilasConnecticut and Michigan State meet in the Final Four on Saturday. Here's the breakdown of each team...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 03, 2009
Thoughts on the Final Four
Jay Bilas...In November, ESPN.com asked each of us to pick our Final Four. I picked North Carolina, Connecticut, Michigan State and Louisville. Of course, Michigan State and Louisville met in the Midwest Regional final, so...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 30, 2009
The best of the best from the first weekend
Jay BilasHere's my take on the first four days of the NCAA tournament: Most Valuable Player: Ty Lawson, North Carolina I have said this before and I will say...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 23, 2009
Thoughts from ESPN's mock Selection Sunday
Jay BilasSome members of the NCAA selection committee visited Bristol, Conn., to provide ESPN analysts and others with an in-depth view of the selection proces...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 26, 2009
Some thoughts on the Big Ten
Jay BilasSome thoughts for the week: • I really enjoy watching the contrast in styles when Northwestern and Michigan play other teams in the Big Ten or ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 15, 2009
Flying elbows out of control
Jay BilasI cannot get over the number of purposeful and intentional elbows that have been thrown this season. Swinging an elbow is not toughness; it is not com...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 08, 2009
Six-pack of championship contenders
Jay Bilas, ESPN.comWith less than a month to go until March Madness, it's time to break down just who are the real contenders for the national championship, and who are the pretenders.
Story | Conversation | February 05, 2009
Not all flagrant fouls are created equal
Jay BilasMuch has been made of Michigan players being ejected in two straight games for flagrant fouls on excessive swinging of elbows. Well, here is my judgme...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 03, 2009
Defenders that deserve to be recognized
Jay BilasThe National Defensive Player of the Year is a difficult honor to assess. Some defenders put great pressure on the ball without getting steals, and so...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 27, 2009
Final golden goose egg has cracked
Jay Bilas, ESPN.comWake's stay at No. 1 will most likely be short-lived after losing to Virginia Tech. But the Demon Deacons' real challenge is shaking off the expectations and hype surrounding their quick start.
Story | Conversation | January 22, 2009
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