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When and where: Saturday (CBS, 4 p.m. ET), Phog Allen Fieldhouse (Lawrence, Kan.) The setup: Kansas and Missouri are coming off less than stellar performances. The Jayhawks won an ugly game against Texas A&M, while the Tigers are coming off pe...

ESPN Insider Jay Bilas presents the latest Bilas Index. Syracuse remains on top and the elite remain largely intact, but otherwise there is a lot of movement in the top-68 rankings.

Story | Conversation | January 01, 2012

In Week 2 of the Bilas Index, Jay's top team stays put atop the rankings, but the Vanderbilt Commodores take a nosedive.

Story | Conversation | December 25, 2011

Jay Bilas introduces his inaugural Top 68 rankings, looking at the best college basketball teams through a combination of metrics and visual analysis. In the debut ranking, Syracuse leads, but Kentucky is close behind.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2011

Despite the panic generated by the so-called super conference movement, Jay Bilas writes that college basketball will be just fine, if not better, after what he sees as an inevitable change.

Blog | Conversation | September 13, 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

Some thoughts from around the country as we head into a stacked weekend of games in college basketball ... Who knows?: I got a kick out of NCAA President Mark Emmert's statement regarding the denial of the final appeal of Kentucky hopeful Enes...

Blog | Conversation | January 21, 2011

There was some very minor controversy during the Syracuse-UConn game on Wednesday night. After securing an offensive rebound and a new shot clock, Scoop Jardine drove to the rim instead of pulling it back out to run clock. As Jardine neared the...

Blog | Conversation | February 14, 2010

Here's my take on the weekend's best and worst in college basketball. Remember, these apply to only this weekend's games, not the whole season ... Best Game: New Mexico vs. Texas A&M in Houston I named New Mexico the Best "Unknown" Team last ...

Blog | Conversation | December 14, 2009

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 10, 2008

Stephen Curry was the man. Kevin Love was the man. Mid-majors won (although mostly against mid-majors). And the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament thrilled, writes Jay Bilas.

Story | Conversation | March 24, 2008

Which elite teams could crash the Final Four party in Atlanta? Jay Bilas gives you eight contenders to watch in March.

Story | Conversation | February 01, 2007

In the latest edition of his ranking of the top 68 teams in the country, Jay Bilas has Rick Pitino's Louisville team at No. 1.

Story | Conversation | January 08, 2013

Jay Bilas provides his Dec. 12 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 | December 11, 2012

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

Jay Bilas surveys the nation and provides his list of likely conference winners for every college hoops league.

Blog | Conversation | October 29, 2012