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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

2007-08 highlights to remember

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

The 2007-08 season will be remembered for so many moments, from its talented and deep freshman class, the absences of Lute Olson and Bob Knight, and Kansas' thrilling title win over Memphis. Here are Jay Bilas' top memories.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 09, 2008

Kansas vs. Memphis was great end to a great season

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

Should Bill Self have played the box-and-one? Should John Calipari call a timeout? Jay Bilas breaks down the title game and other thoughts from the Final Four.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 09, 2008

The best rise to the top in loaded Final Four

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

From Davidson's disappointing end to Tyler Hansbrough's fierce competitive drive, Jay Bilas takes stock of what transpired in the Elite Eight and looks toward one of the most thrilling and loaded Final Fours ever.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 31, 2008

Grading the committee and breaking down the bracket

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

There are teams in the field and on the outside that should feel slighted. Jay Bilas breaks down the bracket, and takes a glance at each region.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 17, 2008

UNC should be Final Four-bound but will have ACC company in the Dance

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

The first two months have shown us that North Carolina is absolutely dominant, but will have some battles in the ACC with Duke, Miami and Clemson, who are all better than expected, writes Jay Bilas.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 02, 2008

Can't wait to see the freshmen, the return of the big shots and more

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

Now that the season is officially about to start, here are a few topics Jay Bilas is keeping an eye on this year.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 04, 2007

10 games I'd pay to see

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

Everyone knows about the big-time conference matchups, but the games before New Year's are the ones Jay Bilas would pay to see.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 11, 2007

Underrateds have great records, fewer resources

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

Being called underrated is a compliment and usually has to do with resources more than performance, writes Jay Bilas.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 09, 2007

Final Four teams decided by heart, discipline, luck

Jay Bilas, Special to ESPN Insider

What did we see in the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament? Passion, discipline and a few good calls were on display.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 26, 2007

Fouls, free throws and firings highlight weekend

Jay Bilas, Special to ESPN Insider

What did we learn from the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament? Free throws matter, rules have consequences, parity is questionable and plenty more.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 20, 2007

Mistaking decisions for conspiracies

Jay Bilas, Special to ESPN Insider

After some lively Selection Sunday debate, Jay Bilas checks in with his initial thoughts on the NCAA Tournament.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 12, 2007

When a loss is not a loss

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

Although winning is the most important thing, how a team plays also is a factor for the selection committee, Jay Bilas writes in his weekend notebook.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 23, 2007

Southern Illinois-Butler tops BracketBuster weekend

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

With the BracketBuster event upon us, Southern Illinois-Butler could be the best game of the bunch, Jay Bilas writes in his weekend notebook.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 16, 2007

Gonzaga flying under the radar

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

Flying under the radar for the first time in a decade might be a really good thing for Gonzaga, Jay Bilas writes in his weekend notebook.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 02, 2007