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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

Jay Bilas and Chad Ford discuss why they think Michigan's Trey Burke is the most deserving Wooden Award candidate at this point in the season, in addition to Ryan Kelly's rising draft stock and games to watch this week.

Story | Conversation | March 07, 2013

Jay Bilas and Chad Ford examine the nation's top players from mid-major conferences, highlighting the best under-the-radar players and ranking mid-major prospects with the highest NBA draft stocks. Plus, rising prospects and key games to watch.

Story | Conversation | February 11, 2013

Jay Bilas and Chad Ford examine college basketball's top programs in terms of producing NBA talent, outlining that recruiting players with NBA-level talent plays a key role. Kentucky and Duke top the list. Plus, rising prospects and key games to watch.

Story | Conversation | January 21, 2013

Jay Bilas and Chad Ford examine the top five overrated prospects in college basketball, outlining players who have yet to play to or reach their potential. Plus prospects on the rise and key games to watch this week.

Story | Conversation | January 14, 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

ESPN Insiders Jay Bilas, Chad Ford, Fran Fraschilla, Doug Gottlieb and David Thorpe make their picks for the first round of the NBA draft based on who they think teams should take.

Story | Conversation | June 27, 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

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

The fortunes of a few top college teams remain in flux as some players decide whether to remain in the draft. Jay Bilas examines which squads have their top players coming back and were least harmed by the draft.

Blog | Conversation | April 26, 2011

For the past two seasons college basketball has been without a great team in the estimation of Jay Bilas. Thanks to a looming NBA lockout and a stellar incoming class of freshman, that promises to change in 2012. Bilas provides a preview.

Blog | Conversation | April 21, 2011

Many are wagging their fingers at John Calipari and Kentucky over Eric Bledsoe's eligibility concerns, but Jay Bilas says it isn't just Cal's fault, and we all need to get off our high horses. Plus, why Tom Izzo can succeed in the NBA.

Blog | Conversation | June 10, 2010

College hoops analysts Jay Bilas, Doug Gottlieb and Fran Fraschilla take sides to debate the midseason player of the year, with a winner decided by the slimmest of margins. John Gasaway of Basketball Prospectus also chimes in with metrics-based analysis.

Story | Conversation | January 12, 2010

Some thoughts and analysis on Monday's games and the latest hot topics in college hoops ... Simply amazing: Milestones are great prompts to celebrate excellence. Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim is not a better coach today at 800 wins than he was yes...

Blog | Conversation | November 10, 2009

I was really surprised when I heard people pick Michigan State to beat North Carolina in the title game. North Carolina is the best team. And the Tar Heels have been the best team since the first day of practice. That makes it even more impressive ...

Blog | Conversation | April 08, 2009