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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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

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ESPN Insider Blog | November 02, 2006

Who stood out at the LeBron Academy?

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

Jay Bilas worked closely with 20 of the top college players and 40 of the top high school players at the LeBron James Skills Academy. Which ones stood out the most to him?

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 14, 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

A few answers for Sonny Vaccaro

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

It's not a matter of whether Jeremy Tyler has the right to drop out of high school. It's a matter of whether it's the right thing to do. By taking on many of the assertions made by advisor Sonny Vaccaro, Jay Bilas draws his own conclusion.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 06, 2009

Breaking down MSU vs. UNC

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

A look at the key players, strategies and X-factors for Monday's national championship game between Michigan State and North Carolina.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 05, 2009

Basketball experience should count

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

The NCAA tournament selection process often selects the Johnny Bravos of basketball, and that is not always such a bad thing. But there is room for improvement.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 19, 2009

Need to enforce sportsmanship rules

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

Is sportsmanship lacking in today's game? We have seen plenty of instances in which that's the case, and college basketball needs to pay attention.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 12, 2009

Breaking down UNC-Duke

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

In advance of UNC-Duke Round 1, Jay Bilas breaks down the keys to victory for each team.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 10, 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

Defining toughness in college hoops

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

You hear the word "toughness" used over and over in college basketball. What does it mean? The answer might not be as obvious as you think.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 29, 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

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

Make that back-to-back for Hansbrough

Jay Bilas, ESPN.com

Tyler Hansbrough most likely will be named national player of the year again for one simple reason: He delivers.

Story | Conversation | December 30, 2008