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

New structure is reaping immediate on-court benefits

Jay Bilas applauds the new structure of USA Basketball as a principal reason why the U.S. is winning at the Worlds.

Story | Conversation | August 28, 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

It's time for a change

As we witnessed in Athens, USA Basketball is broken. But it can be fixed. Here's how.

Story | Conversation | September 09, 2004

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.

Fixing USA Basketball ... top to bottom

From player and coach selection to teaching fundamentals, USA Basketball needs a new model.

USA Basketball's flaws finally exposed

Argentina's victory over Team USA could have been avoided with a little more attention to detail.

Pros, not collegians, must polish up Team USA

Sending college players up against the world isn't the answer to restoring Team USA's dominance.

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