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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These guys are the best of the best on the boards

Jay Bilas

You hear all the time that rebounding is about who wants the ball the most. While effort and desire is a necessary component, rebounding is about much...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 30, 2009

These guys make your life difficult on the court

Fran Fraschilla

...some sort. Click here for last week's ranking of the top 10 conferences, according to Jay Bilas. Great defenders come in all shapes and sizes. Some can disrupt an offense with their relentless...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 16, 2009

CBB Summer Buzz: Texas

Elena Bergeron, ESPN The Magazine

The CBB Summer Buzz series continues with a look at Texas. Lacking a true PG and perimeter options beyond A.J. Abrams, the Horns underachieved last year. With two top recruits, a key transfer and the return of Damion James, the Final Four looms this time.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 20, 2009

Tirico & Van Pelt

Jay Bilas thinks Texas isn't in too much danger of missing the NCAA tournament, but it is...

Audio PodCast | February 20, 2009

Final golden goose egg has cracked

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

Wake'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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 22, 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

Sweet questions for the next two rounds

ESPN.com

Now that the field has been trimmed to 16, who are the favorites? Who will be upset? And what the heck is a Hilltopper? Here are 16 pressing questions for the Sweet 16, and ESPN's experts have the answers.

Story | Conversation | March 25, 2008

Nods to freshman Gordon and No. 1 ousters Texas earn weekly honors

ESPN.com

...now the proof -- that it will be in the discussion all season long. 3-Point Shots Jay Bilas 1. Amazing decade: Gonzaga's wins over Saint Joseph's and UConn this weekend were truly...

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Jay Bilas, CBB

ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas joined us straight from the dentist's office to talk about Greg Oden and Kevin Durant...

ESPN Insider Audio PodCast | June 05, 2007

Jay Bilas, College BB

Bilas breaks down two of the biggest names in college basketball -- Greg Oden and Kevin Durant. Jay's got Kevin Durant as freshman of the year...

ESPN Insider Audio PodCast | March 01, 2007

ESPN Radio Daily: 3/1

Thad Matta discusses Greg Oden's future and Jay Bilas breaks down the biggest names in college basketball (Oden and Kevin Durant). Plus, Roy Oswalt and...

Audio PodCast | March 01, 2007

ESPN Radio Daily: 2/6

Jay Bilas and Dan Shulman discuss whether Kevin Durant is the best college basketball player in the country...

Audio PodCast | February 06, 2007

Jay Bilas, CBB

Jay talked with Dan about whether or not a freshman could be named "Player of the Year." This...

ESPN Insider Audio PodCast | February 06, 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

VCU surprising people in Colonial

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

VCU's run to the top of the CAA, the tough scheduling in the MVC and player of the year talk highlight Jay Bilas' weekend notebook.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 25, 2007