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Jay Bilas provides his ranking of the top 25 teams heading into next season. Kentucky, with arguably the No. 1 recruiting class of all time, tops the list.

Story | Conversation | April 11, 2013

In ESPN The Magazine, Jay Bilas answers the question: Where did the Big Ten's seemingly sudden power surge come from?

Story | Conversation | March 05, 2013

Jay Bilas provides his preseason edition of The Bilas Index, his ranking of the top 68 teams in the nation. Rick Pitino's Louisville team earns the No. 1 spot.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2012

Jay Bilas answers the five burning questions facing the SEC in 2012-13, starting with the season outlook for the Kentucky Wildcats.

Blog | Conversation | October 26, 2012

Jay Bilas breaks down seven of the best incoming freshmen for the 2012-13 season, highlighting what they need to improve to become complete players.

Blog | Conversation | September 06, 2012

Continuing Insider's series, Jay Bilas ranks the 2012-13 Big East, with the Louisville Cardinals at No. 1.

Story | Conversation | July 23, 2012

Jay Bilas writes that there are two changes the NCAA can make in order to offset the negative effects of the NBA draft's one-and-done rule. Doing so would both improve college basketball's on-court product and put more of an emphasis on academics.

Blog | Conversation | July 19, 2012

ESPN Insider Jay Bilas provides his ranking of the top 30 prospects available in the 2012 NBA draft.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2012

Kentucky's Anthony Davis is the clear choice for the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft, but other prospects also have star potential. Jay Bilas lists five potential NBA stars and six others who have upside but more questions.

Story | Conversation | June 13, 2012

Jay Bilas writes that the decline in the quality of play in college basketball in recent seasons can in part be blamed on poor officiating. He offers up some solutions, as well as some rule changes, that could help fix things.

Blog | Conversation | April 06, 2012

ESPN Insider Jay Bilas writes that people greatly misunderstand John Calipari because the Kentucky head coach is honest about the NCAA system and doesn't shy away from making it a priority to get his players to the NBA.

Blog | Conversation | April 03, 2012

ESPN Insider Jay Bilas ranks his top 10 big men in college basketball, taking into consideration current production and future potential. Bilas writes that Jared Sullinger is the best college big man in the game, but he doesn't top the list.

Blog | Conversation | January 26, 2012

Kentucky's Terrence Jones flaunts serious talent, but up-and-down performances have cast doubts on his potential. Jay Bilas argues Jones is typical of a maturing player and if he dedicates himself to his teammates, the rest will fall into place.

Blog | Conversation | January 06, 2012

Jay Bilas writes about the value of summer coaching clinics, noting that coaches of all levels and ranks take advantage of learning from each others' strategies and ideas.

Blog | Conversation | August 06, 2011

Jay Bilas reports after his work at the LeBron James Skills Academy, where he says incoming Kentucky freshman Anthony Davis looked sensational, a high school junior stood tall against King James and LeBron showed a flattering side of his character.

Blog | Conversation | July 13, 2011

Jay Bilas provides his list of best-available players for the 2011 NBA draft scheduled for Thursday night in Newark, N.J.

Story | Conversation | June 22, 2011