Coach K's legacy isn't on the line with Team USA

...Krzyzewski decided to coach the United States Olympic basketball team through the 2012...program in place for USA Basketball and changed the culture of...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 03, 2009

Wait a minute -- that congressman said what?

The basketball games on the court are over, but the draft is right around the corner and the college...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 16, 2009

Defining toughness in college hoops

You hear the word "toughness" used over and over in college basketball. What does it mean? The answer might not be as obvious as you think.

Story | Conversation | January 29, 2009

What can be done to protect the college game?

College basketball is great, but the business of college basketball has introduced too many negative influences on the players (i.e., O.J. Mayo and more) and the game. Jay Bilas breaks down the root problems in the game, and what can be done to help.

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2008

The Worlds exposed some truths and a lot of myths

Jay Bilas discusses some of the truths and myths that came out of the U.S. performance at the World Championships.

Story | Conversation | September 08, 2006

Some summer 'issues' are really not a problem

Jay Bilas looks at some of the hottest summer issues and notes that a lot of them really shouldn't be an issue.

Story | Conversation | August 09, 2006

Some have excelled, some have fallen short

As we enter February, here are the teams that have surprised me (good and bad) this season.

Story | Conversation | February 01, 2006

800 reasons why I like Bob Knight

We may agree to disagree, but as Bob Knight closes in on 800 career victories, it's time to reflect on a truly unique and gifted coach.

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

Observations from Day 1 at the Maui Invitational

LAHAINA, Hawaii -- Here are my thoughts on the early action at the Maui Invitational: • Gonzaga had problems guarding Colorado's Princeton offe...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

It's a three-horse race for league supremacy

Leading up to the 2008-09 college basketball season, I believed that the Big East was by far the best league in the nation. The...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 08, 2009

Around the country: Remember Memphis

...is every bit as good as any team ranked from No. 21 to No. 25. But Conference USA and the Memphis TV schedule are killing the Tigers' profile. I haven't ranked the Tigers in...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 18, 2009

Love him or hate him, hard to deny Knight's greatness

Bob Knight was a polarizing figure, but you cannot deny his remarkable career. Now that he has resigned, the game won't be the same, writes Jay Bilas.

Story | Conversation | February 05, 2008

Southern Illinois-Butler tops BracketBuster weekend

With the BracketBuster event upon us, Southern Illinois-Butler could be the best game of the bunch, Jay Bilas writes in his weekend notebook.

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2007

Good mids deserve kudos, but don't equal parity

Jay Bilas sees good teams everywhere, but doesn't believe true parity exists. He provides a conference-by-conference breakdown to prove his point.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2006