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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 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 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 breaks down seven of the best incoming freshmen for the 2012-13 season, highlighting what they need to improve to become complete players.

Blog | Conversation | September 06, 2012

Jay Bilas analyzes a USA Today article, looking at whether NCAA coaches have too much power.

Blog | Conversation | January 02, 2012

Jay Bilas discusses what he learned from the Maui Invitational. Duke is better than he realized, while Reeves Nelson is proving to be a major distraction for UCLA.

Blog | Conversation | November 25, 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

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

There's plenty going on in college basketball these days. Here are some of my observations as we head into what should be a fun weekend of games: Syracuse smarts: There are no geniuses in college basketball, but Jim Boeheim is close. The Orange co...

Blog | Conversation | December 09, 2010

There have been some loud whispers in the travel basketball subculture that UCLA's Ben Howland runs a slowdown offense that fails to showcase young prospects for the NBA. Some AAU types with an agenda whisper in the ears of UCLA recruits that Howla...

Blog | Conversation | August 25, 2010

In the wake of the NCAA's questionable decision and resulting punishment in the case of USC's football program, we await the results of the NCAA's case against Connecticut men's basketball for the alleged actions of a former manager. The issue for al...

Blog | Conversation | July 01, 2010

In the wake of the NCAA's questionable decision and resulting punishment in the case of USC's football program, we await the results of the NCAA's case against Connecticut men's basketball for the alleged actions of a former manager. The issue for al...

Blog | Conversation | June 30, 2010

November is still early in the men's basketball season, but that doesn't mean we haven't learned anything about 2009-10 from the past month's play.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

EDITOR'S NOTE: For the past couple of months, our experts have offered lists previewing some aspect of college basketball. Previous entries include: Jay Bilas on the best conferences, the best rebounders and the most underrated players; Fran Fraschil...

Blog | Conversation | November 06, 2009

It's not a matter of whether Jeremy Tyler has the right to drop out of high school. It's a matter of whether it's the right thing to do. By taking on many of the assertions made by advisor Sonny Vaccaro, Jay Bilas draws his own conclusion.

Story | Conversation | May 07, 2009