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Jay Bilas believes college basketball's eligibility problem actually 'not that big of a deal'

The NCAA has an eligibility problem on its hands, and it has become very apparent in college basketball. But Jay Bilas doesn't think so.

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The Baylor Bears are back in town

The college basketball season is back and fully in session. Finally, after months of waiting, all of the predictions being made by the national media can either materialize or fall apart, with teams beginning to play their non-conference schedules.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 6

Jay Bilas Shares Views on MSU Basketball Early in Season

Michigan State basketball is in an interesting position at the start of the 2025-26 season. The Spartans certainly deserve some respect due to their sustained success over the years.

Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / November 6

Why Top College Hoops Analyst Thinks So Highly of Houston Cougars

We're just three days fresh into the 2025-26 campaign for No. 2 Houston men's basketball, in which, after starting off with a 75-57 win over Lehigh on Monday, early-season accolades and power rankings continue to pour in for the Cougars and their popularly billed "revenge tour." to get back to the national championship game.

College Basketball News / UConn Huskies on SI / November 6

UConn Already Predicted to Reach Final Four Again

The banners in Storrs still hang heavy with pride, but the glow of back-to-back national championships dimmed last season when the Huskies had a 24-11 finish.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 6

Tar Heels Still Not Getting Respect Despite Improved Roster

After a disappointing 2024-25 campaign, North Carolina is determined not to let that happen again. The Tar Heels recruited some standout basketball players, including Henri Veesaar, Kyan Evans, Luka Bogavac and, of course, Caleb Wilson.

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / November 6

Duke Earns High Marks From Analyst Jay Bilas

The beginning of every college basketball season means a boatload of lists, rankings, data and projections. It can be overbearing at times, but it can also be telling about how the outside noise perceives a program.

College Basketball News / NC State Wolfpack on SI / November 6

Jay Bilas Snubs NC State from His Top 25 Teams

RALEIGH — Rankings for college basketball in November after just one game in the 2025-26 season? Of course. It's a sport defined by narratives and opinions of fans and analysts alike.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / November 5

Virginia Tech Men's Basketball Cracks Top-68 In KenPom, Bilas Index

Virginia Tech men's basketball claimed a dominant 98-67 season-opening victory over Charleston Southern to begin the 2025-26 campaign. As a result, it's seen a boost, both in the rankings and in the eyes of multiple analysts.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / October 22

Iowa State Cyclones Star Guard Receives Bold Prediction From Jay Bilas

The 2025-26 men’s college basketball season is quickly approaching, and there is a lot of excitement surrounding the Iowa State Cyclones. They are once again projected to be one of the best teams in the nation, in the Preseason AP Poll Top 25 for the second consecutive year.

Duke Blue Devils News / Yardbarker / June 24

Jay Bilas makes huge claim about Cooper Flagg's legacy at Duke

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NBA News / UConn Huskies on SI / June 19

Jay Bilas Reveals Intriguing Thoughts on UConn Star Liam McNeeley

Former UConn Huskies star forward Liam McNeeley has been garnering lots of praise in the days leading up to the 2025 NBA Draft. The latest has come from long-time ESPN college basketball broadcaster and analyst Jay Bilas, who shared his admration for McNeeley's game recently to the Hartford Courant.

Jay Bilas Calls Out NCAA 'Double Standard' Plaguing College Basketball

Kevin Willard's controversial departure as head coach of Maryland to take over at Villanova has sparked a ton of debate over coaches being able to leave whenever and however they choose. For ESPN's Jay Bilas, there's one aspect of the controversy that he feels has become a double-standard.

Jay Bilas Pulled Off Stunning NCAA Tournament Feat with Final Four Set

Just a couple of weeks ago, ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas found himself in the crosshairs of social media outrage over his NCAA Tournament prediction.

NBA News / The Spun / March 30

Jay Bilas Doesn't Hold Back On Kevin Willard Leaving Maryland

For all of the backlash aimed at players for entering the transfer portal before the conclusion of the NCAA Tournament, Jay Bilas didn't hesitate to point out the double-standard when it comes to the game's coaches.

Jay Bilas insists that, no, transfer portal isn’t negatively impacting March Madness

The lack of upsets during the first weekend of the 2025 NCAA Tournament has been a significant talking point, with some expressing disappointment over the perceived lack of excitement.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / March 26

ESPN's Jay Bilas Gives Keys for Purdue to Make Final Four Run

Purdue may not have ended the regular season the way it wanted to, losing six of its last nine games, but the Boilermakers find themselves in a good spot in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

Texas Longhorns News / Athlon Sports / March 23

Jay Bilas Calls Out Texas After Rodney Terry Decision

After two full seasons as the head coach, Rodney Terry's time as the leader of the Texas Longhorns came to an end on Sunday. The move to fire the 56-year-old didn't come as a surprise, as he had been on the hot seat all season.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / March 19

Jay Bilas Says Tennessee Volunteers Not a Title Contender in NCAA Tournament

College basketball expert Jay Bilas says the Tennessee Volunteers are not a national title contender. The NCAA Tournament officially started on Tuesday as the first four games tipped off.

College Basketball News / The Spun / March 17

ESPN's Jay Bilas Reveals 2025 Final Four Picks

Jay Bilas doesn't anticipate much madness at the end of the men's NCAA tournament. On Monday, the ESPN analyst released his predictions for every men's March Madness game.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 17

Jay Bilas Predicts Three Major Upsets in First Round of NCAA Tournament

The 2025 NCAA Tournament is here, with conference tournaments in the books and the official bracket released on Sunday. With the Round of 64 tipping off on Thursday, fans and analysts are busy filling out their brackets and trying to predict how the tournament will unfold.

Jay Bilas catches heat for his controversial take on UNC making NCAA Tournament

Jay Bilas angered some fans with his stance on North Carolina making this year’s NCAA Tournament. On Sunday, the NCAA Tournament’s selection committee announced the seedings for both men’s and women’s basketball.

Florida Gators News / Athlon Sports / March 2

Jay Bilas Names SEC Powerhouse a National Title Contender

ESPN’s "College GameDay" crew visited Gainesville on Saturday morning, marking its first appearance since 2017 and electrifying Gator Nation ahead of a

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 21

Where Illinois Basketball Ranks in ESPN's Jay Bilas Index Update

The second volume of the 2024-25 "Bilas Index" – a listing of the top 68 teams in college basketball from ESPN expert Jay Bilas – was released on Wednesday.

Kansas Jayhawks News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / February 19

ESPN Analyst Jay Bilas Reveals His Kansas Basketball Ranking

Jay Bilas has spoken. In the latest edition of The Bilas Index, Vol. II: The Top 68 Teams in Men’s College Basketball, the ESPN analyst ranked Kansas basketball at No.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / February 15

ESPN's Jay Bilas likes Michigan's chances at deep NCAA Tournament run

Midway through the month of February, excitement is beginning to build for March Madness and the upcoming NCAA Tournament. On Saturday, the selection committee revealed its preview of the Top 16 teams in the 68-team bracket, with Michigan slotting in at No.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 11, 2024

Where Does Illinois Basketball Rank on Jay Bilas' Top 68 Teams List?

It's just one man's opinion, as they say, but when that opinion belongs to the college basketball voice at the World Wide Leader – that being ESPN's Jay