Here's what we learned in November
Jay Bilas, ESPN.comNovember is still early in the men's basketball season, but that doesn't mean we haven't learned anything about 2009-10 from the past month's play.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009
Ten burning questions for 2009-10
Jay Bilas, ESPN.comHow 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
For whatever reason, these players fly under radar
Jay Bilas...floor and averaged 19.7 points, almost five rebounds and almost five assists per game last season. Michael Dunigan, Oregon: The sophomore big man has size, athleticism and good skills. As Oregon's guards improve...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 2009
These guys are the best of the best on the boards
Jay BilasYou hear all the time that rebounding is about who wants the ball the most. While effort and desire is a necessary component, rebounding is about much...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 30, 2009
Coach K's legacy isn't on the line with Team USA
Jay Bilas...be enhanced or diminished, just as dropping a race in Rome doesn't diminish the accomplishments of Michael Phelps in Beijing. Success in any endeavor always is temporary. No competitor can ever rest on his...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 03, 2009
Who stood out at the LeBron Academy?
Jay Bilas, ESPN.comJay 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?
Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009
Evaluating the draft process and other musings
Jay BilasThe NCAA's decision to limit the time a college player can test the waters in the NBA draft process is a good one, but it does not go far enough. N...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 07, 2009
Recalling 2009's memorable moments
Jay BilasEvery season produces lasting memories, and 2009 produced some great ones. Here is what I will remember about the 2009 college basketball season. I ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 09, 2009
Thoughts on the Final Four
Jay BilasIf you are one of the populist BCS bashers, please consider this: The Final Four and the NCAA tournament are really big deals, and not taken for grant...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 30, 2009
Thoughts from ESPN's mock Selection Sunday
Jay BilasSome members of the NCAA selection committee visited Bristol, Conn., to provide ESPN analysts and others with an in-depth view of the selection proces...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 26, 2009
Not all flagrant fouls are created equal
Jay BilasMuch has been made of Michigan players being ejected in two straight games for flagrant fouls on excessive swinging of elbows. Well, here is my judgme...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 03, 2009
Defining toughness in college hoops
Jay Bilas, ESPN.comYou 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.
Story | Conversation | January 29, 2009
Jay's inner thoughts on college hoops
Jay BilasSome thoughts swirling around my head as we all enjoy the holiday season: • Player of the Year candidates: The race for Player of the Year seem...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 23, 2008
'Real record' best measure in ranking teams
Jay BilasWhen evaluating teams, there is no value in looking at overall records. The only games that really matter are those against teams ranked in the top 7...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2008
Thoughts, trends and treats from November
Jay BilasSome thoughts and analysis as we close out the first calendar month of the 2008-09 season: • The worst news of the year is that Notre Dame's L...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 30, 2008
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