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Jay Bilas wraps up The State of the Game -- a two-week, top-to-bottom evaluation of the current condition of college basketball featuring insights and evaluations from those in and around the game.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2011

Jay Bilas introduces The State of the Game -- a two-week, top-to-bottom evaluation of the current condition of college basketball featuring insights and evaluations from those in and around the game.

Story | Conversation | October 24, 2011

With revenue from TV deals on the rise and conferences like the Pac-12 developing progressive pacts to further increase income, the treatment and potential payment of the college athlete needs to evolve as well.

Blog | Conversation | July 05, 2011

Jay Bilas gives his list of the most underappreciated coaches in college basketball.

Blog | Conversation | May 20, 2011

As Gary Williams walks away from the game of college basketball, Jay Bilas writes that the Maryland Terrapins coach is more than worthy of enshrinement in the Naismith Hall of Fame.

Story | Conversation | May 05, 2011

Jay Bilas writes about the many problems he has with the new NCAA early-entry deadline and offers a simple and clear fix based on the NCAA's own cherished principle of amateurism.

Blog | Conversation | May 02, 2011

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

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

In the latest issue of ESPN The Magazine, Jay Bilas looks at the vast amount of info college basketball coaches can present to players, and wonders what's the right balance in presenting scouting reports.

Story | Conversation | December 31, 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

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 breaks down the keys to Friday's Sweet 16 matchup between Oregon and Louisville, starting with whether the Ducks can score enough to keep up with the Cardinals.

Story | Conversation | March 28, 2013

Jay Bilas breaks down the pivotal individual and unit matchups for Thursday's Sweet 16 games. If Arizona is to beat Ohio State, it'll need to find a way to limit Deshaun Thomas' production.

Story | Conversation | March 27, 2013

Jay Bilas breaks down every individual matchup for Friday's Sweet 16 matchup between Duke and Michigan State, including how the Blue Devils' big men will fare against the Spartans' Derrick Nix and Adreian Payne.

Story | Conversation | March 27, 2013

Jay Bilas explains why this season's NCAA tournament upsets are not a sign of parity and why such a label takes away from the impressive achievements of teams such as La Salle, Florida Gulf Coast and Wichita State.

Blog | Conversation | March 27, 2013