Recalling 2009's memorable moments

Every 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

Not all flagrant fouls are created equal

Much 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

How does one define toughness in basketball?

...football game? Or is it Randall "Tex" Cobb taking a bloody beating in the ring but never going down to the canvas? What exactly is toughness in the context of college basketball? In the Gonzaga...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 08, 2009

2007-08 highlights to remember

The 2007-08 season will be remembered for so many moments, from its talented and deep freshman class, the absences of Lute Olson and Bob Knight, and Kansas' thrilling title win over Memphis. Here are Jay Bilas' top memories.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2008

Grading the committee and breaking down the bracket

There are teams in the field and on the outside that should feel slighted. Jay Bilas breaks down the bracket, and takes a glance at each region.

Story | Conversation | March 17, 2008

Add Oregon's Brooks to POY candidates

An Oregon player's entry into the player of the year talk and BC's dismissal of Sean Williams highlight Jay Bilas' weekend notebook.

Story | Conversation | January 18, 2007

Keep an eye on Nevada, Xavier

Nevada and Xavier are flying under the radar while Ohio State's Greg Oden is already opening eyes, Jay Bilas writes in his weekend notebook.

Story | Conversation | December 08, 2006

Wins, not stats, are the ultimate metric

In most cases, a star does not make a championship team; rather, a championship team makes stars out of its players.

Story | Conversation | February 01, 2005

Plenty to celebrate for New Year's

With conference action beginning to heat up around the country, Jay Bilas unveils his midseason awards.

Story | Conversation | December 28, 2004

Previous success helps return to glory

A coach rebuilding a prominent program once told me he only needed one thing to make his job easier: tradition.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2004

Early or late, experience matters

ESPN.com's Jay Bilas breaks down the season's first full weekend of action.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2004

Reaching into the Bilas mailbag

ESPN's Jay Bilas answers a few questions each week from ESPN.com users.

No favorite, plenty of surprises, so far

The non-conference season proved plenty, but left us wondering about just as much.

Toughness vs. Transition in Norman

ESPN's Jay Bilas breaks down Sunday's Big 12 clash between Kansas and Oklahoma.

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