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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 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

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 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

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

Even after the deadline to declare for the NBA draft has passed, 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 could be hurt the most.

Blog | Conversation | April 25, 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

Jay Bilas reacts to the Enes Kanter ruling, saying it is correct but fundamentally flawed. As a result, Kanter will be deprived of a college educational opportunity and UK's Final Four chances take a big hit.

Blog | Conversation | November 11, 2010

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

"Is [insert name of college underclassman here] ready for the NBA?" This time of year, that is the question that I get most often about underclassmen in college basketball. Years ago, I used to answer it, and it seemed as if a young prospect's dec...

Blog | Conversation | April 19, 2010

There was some very minor controversy during the Syracuse-UConn game on Wednesday night. After securing an offensive rebound and a new shot clock, Scoop Jardine drove to the rim instead of pulling it back out to run clock. As Jardine neared the...

Blog | Conversation | February 14, 2010

Great (adjective) [greyt]: notable; remarkable; exceptionally outstanding; being such in an extreme or notable degree. "A great college basketball team." You may have heard me say it and say it many times. And you may think it sounds unkind and ...

Blog | Conversation | February 04, 2010

How good is Kansas? Does the ACC's size matter? Will the Big Ten perform? It's time for 10 burning questions.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009