NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament

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Ten burning questions for 2009-10

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

How good is Kansas? Does the ACC's size matter? Will the Big Ten perform? It's time for 10 burning questions.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Much to look forward to this season

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

Jay Bilas and our panel of analysts and writers expound on what they're most looking forward to this season.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

It's a three-horse race for league supremacy

Jay Bilas

...to be the toughest, deepest and most competitive league in the nation. With four teams among the Elite Eight in UConn (Final Four), Villanova (Final Four), Pittsburgh (Elite Eight) and Louisville (Elite Eight), five among...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 08, 2009

Why I think the NCAA got it wrong again

Jay Bilas

...How did John Calipari escape without a sanction, even though his "legacy" will be two vacated Final Fours? The penalty levied on Memphis seems so unsatisfying for the blood-thirsty onlookers who seem to...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 25, 2009

Wait a minute -- that congressman said what?

Jay Bilas

The 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...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | June 16, 2009

Can't everyone just take a deep breath?

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

Up in arms about the alleged NCAA violations that took place at Memphis under John Calipari? Fine. But before penalties are issued and reputations are ruined, shouldn't we take a closer look at what exactly we're so fired up about?

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 03, 2009

Recalling 2009's memorable moments

Jay Bilas

...East teams reached the NCAA tournament, a record five Big East teams reached the Sweet 16, and four Big East teams reached the Elite Eight. It was a great year for the conference. • …...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | April 09, 2009

Final thoughts from the Final Four

Jay Bilas

...I was really impressed with the way that the Michigan State players handled themselves throughout the Final Four. The hopes and dreams of the state and of Detroit were pinned on those kids and...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | April 08, 2009

Breaking down the Huskies and Spartans

Jay Bilas

Connecticut and Michigan State meet in the Final Four on Saturday. Here's the breakdown of each team. Connecticut Huskies outlook Prior to the season...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | April 03, 2009

Thoughts on the Final Four

Jay Bilas

If you are one of the populist BCS bashers, please consider this: The Final Four and the NCAA tournament are really big deals, and not taken for granted by most of...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 30, 2009

Thoughts from Saturday's Elite Eight action

Jay Bilas

...he puts it together, he can play in the NBA. • UConn's trip to the Final Four would not have been possible without the emergence of Stanley Robinson over the past three weeks...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 29, 2009

The best of the best from the first weekend

Jay Bilas

...made as dramatic a transformation as Duke, and the Blue Devils are capable of making the Final Four because of it. Without the change at point guard, Mike Krzyzewski's team would have been...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 23, 2009

Thinking about the first round -- and Saint Mary's

Jay Bilas

...s father. He played at Virginia with Ralph Sampson and played in Philadelphia in the 1981 Final Four. He coached at Virginia and took the Cavaliers to the Elite Eight. Now he is at...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 20, 2009

Thoughts from ESPN's mock Selection Sunday

Jay Bilas

Some members of the NCAA selection committee visited Bristol, Conn., to provide ESPN analysts and others with an in-depth view of the selection proces...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | February 26, 2009

Six-pack of championship contenders

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

With 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 05, 2009