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Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / July 22
No, Jay Bilas Was Not Laid Off By ESPN 
Like us, you may have been shocked by posts online suggesting that, as it cuts costs and lays off employees, ESPN laid off former Blue Devil Jay Bilas.
Bilas Names Acuff as Best Guard in NBA Draft, Well Sort Of
ESPN's Jay Bilas named Darius Acuff Jr. as the best guard in the 2026 NBA Draft — but only after saying Kansas guard Darryn Peterson Jr. is the "most talented player" available.
Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / June 1
A Look Back As Jay Bilas Eulogizes The Late Tom Emma
We were poking around the Web Sunday, and we looked up Phil Henderson after seeing the Duke-Arkansas Final Four game from 1991. Henderson of course died young of a heart attack in 2013.
College Basketball News / 5 GOATs / April 13
Report: Jay Bilas to call NBA Playoff games, filling role of new UNC coach Michael Malone
ESPN’s Jay Bilas will fill the role vacated by Michael Malone on the network’s coverage of the NBA Playoffs, per Front Office Sports‘ Michael McCarthy.
ESPN's Jay Bilas Predicts Winners Of Both Final Four Games
The Final Four and the NCAA Tournament national title game are just a few days away and the final predictions are pouring in. While Jay Bilas may not get to root for the Duke Blue Devils anymore, he still has strong opinions on who will hoist the trophy.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 1
Jay Bilas Names Unexpected 'Real Deal' Prospect In 2026 NBA Draft
The 2026 NBA Draft conversation has largely centered around a handful of familiar names, with several prospects consistently linked to the No. 1 overall selection.
Jay Bilas ‘leans’ AJ Dybantsa over Darryn Peterson for No. 1 pick in 2026 NBA Draft
With just three games remaining in the college basketball season, full focus will soon switch over to the 2026 NBA Draft. For months now, this class has been thought of as an elite one.
College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 26
Jay Bilas points out NCAA issue as Will Wade heads back to LSU
The college basketball coaching carousel is spinning out of control, and it continued on Thursday with reports that Will Wade is expected to return to LSU.
Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / March 18
Jay Bilas Makes Disappointing Projection For Houston Cougars in March Madness
The March Madness brackets are officially in full swing. The bracket picks for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament are always a hotly contested debate around this time.
Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / March 17
Jay Bilas Predicts a Surprising Early Exit From The NCAA Tournament For Virginia
The Virginia Cavaliers have been one of the best and most underrated teams in the country this season and after nearly knocking off No. 1 Duke in the ACC Championship, the Cavaliers are heading to the Midwest Region as the No.
ESPN's Jay Bilas Predicts a Deep Illinois Run – But a Familiar Foe Looms
Back in mid-February, Illinois was on top of the college basketball world. Although the Illini may not have been the top-ranked squad in the land, they had won 12 straight games and looked the part of a future No.
Jay Bilas Predicts Two Big 12 Teams to Meet in the Final Four
The Big 12 has established itself as one of the premier conferences in college basketball, and according to ESPN analyst Jay Bilas, the league could once again take center stage during March Madness.
Arkansas Razorbacks News / Larry Brown Sports / March 16
Jay Bilas names player who can carry his team to a national title
College basketball expert Jay Bilas sounds convinced that Darius Acuff Jr. has what it takes to lead the Arkansas Razorbacks to the top of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
ESPN’s Jay Bilas Defends Kansas Basketball’s Freshman Phenom
Darryn Peterson finally has someone coming to his defense. Jay Bilas, appearing on “The Rich Eisen Show,” said it was unfair to use Peterson’s injury as a measure of character.
Virginia Cavaliers News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / February 18
Jay Bilas Shares His Thoughts On Ryan Odom and No. 14 Virginia
The Virginia Cavaliers are 22-3, are on a six game winning streak, and are the clear No. 2 team in the ACC in the standings, but they are not getting the kind of love that a team with that kind of profile usually gets.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 19
NCAA deserves to be under fire for chaos of its own making in college basketball
Jay Bilas blasted the NCAA for the way it has handled eligibility cases this season — and he's right.
Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / February 17
Why ESPN's Jay Bilas believes Michigan has 'everything' needed to win a national title
Bilas believes the current No. 1 team in college basketball, the Michigan Wolverines, has what it takes to go all the way.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 28
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.
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.
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.
Duke Blue Devils News / Yardbarker / June 24, 2025
Jay Bilas makes huge claim about Cooper Flagg's legacy at Duke
Cooper Flagg is the presumed No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
NBA News / UConn Huskies on SI / June 19, 2025
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.
College Basketball News / The Spun / March 17, 2025
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, 2025
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.
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