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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For these 10, season offers chance to 'prove it'

Jay Bilas

...of months, our experts have offered lists previewing some aspect of college basketball. Previous entries include: Jay Bilas on the best conferences, the best rebounders and the most underrated players; Fran Fraschilla on the...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009

These 12 styles get the job done in college hoops

Doug Gottlieb

...our experts will offer up a list previewing some aspect of college basketball. Previous entries include: Jay Bilas on the best conferences and the best rebounders; Fran Fraschilla on the best defenders and the...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 15, 2009

Tirico & Van Pelt

Jay Bilas doesn't think UCLA is a great team and feels that they look really tired. Jay...

Audio PodCast | March 20, 2009

The Brian Kenny Show

Bilas thinks VCU could upset UCLA and Michigan could beat Clemson. He talks about coaching tendencies, tournament focus...

Audio PodCast | March 18, 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

Marquee games all over the country on Blockbuster Saturday

ESPN.com

...and Clemson's Terrence Oglesby are X-factors in Saturday's showdown. Must-See Game By Jay Bilas, ESPN No. 3 Wake Forest (15-0) at No. 9 Clemson (16-0), Saturday, 3:30...

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Midseason Meritocracy All-Americans

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

Set aside the projections and prognostications. Based on merit alone, here are the best players in the country so far this season.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 15, 2009

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

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

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

Jay Bilas, CBB

...Final Four in October. Analysts get blasted when they're wrong, so Bilas wants to let everyone know he was right. Jay thinks Stephen Curry will be a pro with the way he moves...

ESPN Insider Audio PodCast | March 31, 2008

Jay Bilas, CBB

Bilas correctly picked the Final Four early in the fall! Yet, he admits he doesn't like predictions. Jay loves Tyler Hansbrough's intensity, his work ethic...

ESPN Insider Audio PodCast | March 31, 2008

Who will win it all? The experts take their best guesses

ESPN.com

And then there were four. With an unprecedented quartet of No. 1s in San Antonio, what will happen this weekend? We turn to our powerhouse experts to give you their predictions.

Story | Conversation | March 31, 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

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