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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 provides in-depth analysis for every pick in his 2013 NCAA tournament bracket.

Story | Conversation | March 18, 2013

In the March 17 edition of The Bilas Index, Jay Bilas ranks the top 68 teams in the nation as the NCAA tournament field is set.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2013

In the March 11 edition of The Bilas Index, Jay Bilas gives his rankings and analysis of the 68 best teams in college basketball, and looks at what could go right or wrong for each in the NCAA tournament.

Story | Conversation | March 10, 2013

Jay Bilas provides his Nov. 28 edition of The Bilas Index, his ranking of the top 68 teams in the nation. Tom Crean's Indiana team earns the No. 1 spot.

Story | Conversation | November 27, 2012

ESPN Insider Jay Bilas writes that the time has come to downsize Division I basketball. By following a model closer to college football's, the NCAA would have a better hoops product and smaller schools would compete with more similar teams.

Blog | Conversation | May 09, 2012

ESPN Insider Jay Bilas completes the first season of "The Bilas Index," his personal ranking of the best 68 teams in America. In the season's final Bilas Index, Kentucky is No. 1.

Story | Conversation | March 13, 2012

Jay Bilas draws from a season's worth of film and live scouting to make his bracket selections, taking Insiders pick by pick to the title game in New Orleans.

Story | Conversation | March 12, 2012

ESPN Insider Jay Bilas has his latest top 68 rankings. Kansas rises to No. 4, while UNC has a firm grasp on the No. 3 spot.

Story | Conversation | March 04, 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

Jay Bilas lists the players, teams and events that he'll remember from the 2010-11 season, including Jimmer Fredette, the great play of seniors, and the poor job of the selection committee.

Blog | Conversation | April 06, 2011

The tournament selection process isn't bad, but it's not nearly as good as it could be. And isn't that what the NCAA should strive for? Jay Bilas breaks down four ways the selection committee's process could be improved.

Blog | Conversation | March 17, 2011

As the season gets underway, Jay Bilas lists his top candidates for a breakout year.

Blog | Conversation | November 12, 2010

Our team of college hoops experts was tasked with crafting a game plan to best every Final Four team. Jay Bilas starts with how to beat West Virginia.

Story | Conversation | March 30, 2010

Jim Boeheim has enjoyed tons of success at Syracuse with his 2-3 zone. So why is he virtually alone among top coaches in using zone as his primary defense? Jay Bilas examines all the reasons why teams should follow Boeheim's lead.

Story | Conversation | February 26, 2010

Connecticut and Michigan State meet in the Final Four on Saturday. Here's the breakdown of each team. Connecticut Huskies outlook Prior to the season, Connecticut was just behind North Carolina as a favorite to win the national title. The Huskies ...

Blog | Conversation | April 03, 2009