Jay Bilas

Jay Bilas

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Jay Bilas provides expert color commentary from courtside on college basketball games, and serves as a studio analyst and as the co-host of ESPN's popular studio shows College Gameday and College Gamenight. He also writes for ESPN.com, and contributes numerous reports for SportsCenter. Since 2003, Bilas has provided in-depth player scouting and analysis for ESPN's coverage of the NBA Draft.

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Jay Bilas

ESPN Insider Blog | November 02, 2006

Previewing the Maui Invitational

Jay Bilas

Thoughts and observations heading into this week's Maui Invitational … North Carolina • After Tyler Hansbrough suffered a mild tweak of ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2008

Thoughts from semifinal games at MSG

Jay Bilas

Thoughts and observations from the 2K Sports Classic in New York City as well as other notes from around the country. Michigan and Duke will meet in t...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 21, 2008

As season looms, step into burning ring of questions

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

Every once in a while, we think we have all of the answers when a season tips off, as if we truly believe we can predict the unpredictable. This seaso...

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 07, 2008

Where's the love?

Jay Bilas

What makes a player underrated or underappreciated? Quick, name the player of the year in the Mountain West Conference last season. … Can you na...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 2008

Dennis Scott the greatest 3-point shooter ever

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

Here are the 25 greatest shooters since the inception of the 3-point line, writes Jay Bilas.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 07, 2008

What can be done to protect the college game?

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

College basketball is great, but the business of college basketball has introduced too many negative influences on the players (i.e., O.J. Mayo and more) and the game. Jay Bilas breaks down the root problems in the game, and what can be done to help.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 14, 2008

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

Thrilling start to the NCAA tournament

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

Stephen Curry was the man. Kevin Love was the man. Mid-majors won (although mostly against mid-majors). And the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament thrilled, writes Jay Bilas.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 24, 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

Love him or hate him, hard to deny Knight's greatness

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

Bob Knight was a polarizing figure, but you cannot deny his remarkable career. Now that he has resigned, the game won't be the same, writes Jay Bilas.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 05, 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

Singler leads a group of talented freshmen in ACC

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

Here is a quick look at the freshmen making an impact in the ACC.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 20, 2007