Can't everyone just take a deep breath?

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?

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2009

Evaluating the draft process and other musings

...college player can test the waters in the NBA draft process is a good one, but it...taking extra years of pounding in college for free? With regard to early entry, the NFL is...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 07, 2009

Making sense of draft process

...in which college underclassmen can declare for the NBA draft but retain their eligibility by not hiring an agent. It's not because I'm against young...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 23, 2009

Final golden goose egg has cracked

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.

Story | Conversation | January 22, 2009

What can be done to protect the college game?

College basketball is great, but the business of college basketball has introduced too many negative influences on the players (i.e., O.J. Mayo and more) and the game. Jay Bilas breaks down the root problems in the game, and what can be done to help.

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2008

Improvements beginning to appear

Georgetown's surge to get better and the improvement of Kentucky's Randolph Morris are just a few of the topics in Jay Bilas' weekend notebook.

Story | Conversation | January 05, 2007

Surprises include the A-10, UW, Jimmy Patsos

A month into the season, Jay Bilas looks at some of the nation's biggest surprises.

Story | Conversation | December 13, 2005

NCAA's draft rule is not working

Randolph Morris is the latest college player caught in the murkiness that is the NCAA's "test the waters" draft rule.

Story | Conversation | December 06, 2005

LeBron bottom line: 'Too much, too soon'

From his family to his school, the shoe companies to the media, it was "too much, too soon" for LeBron James.

ESPN's Jay Bilas answers another batch of email questions from users this week.

Schools, transfers must play by same rules

While a player has the right to transfer, the NCAA makes replacing him too tough on the team he leaves behind.