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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.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / November 6

Clemson Men’s Basketball Makes The Bilas Index

With the college basketball campaign having tipped off, ESPN analyst Jay Bilas has ranked the top teams for the new season. This week, Bilas released the first iteration of The Bilas Index — who he sees as the best 68 men’s basketball teams in 2025-26.

Jay Bilas Names NC State’s Darrion Williams as a Preseason All-American

Jay Bilas released his 2025-26 Men’s Basketball Preseason All-American teams, and NC State Senior Forward Darrion Williams (6’6″/225) was named to the 3rd Team.

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.

College Basketball News / ESPN / October 22

Bilas' men's NCAA basketball 2025 preseason All-America teams

From three transfers on the first team to four freshmen on the second, here are Jay Bilas' preseason All-America teams.

Jay Bilas: Cooper Flagg makes Dallas Mavericks ‘a contender’ in the Western Conference

Cooper Flagg is drafted and poised to take over the NBA if he meets expectations as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. But how fast will the newest member of the Dallas Mavericks organization take them all the way?

NBA News / Texas Longhorns on SI / June 26

Jay Bilas Mocks Tre Johnson's Questionable NBA Draft Outfit

Tre Johnson was selected by the Washington Wizards last night with the sixth overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft. Despite the high selection, Johnson seemingly drew more attention to his fashion sense than his NBA destination, dressing in an outfit that one ESPN analyst said resembled a rock legend.

College Basketball News / 5 GOATs / June 26

Jay Bilas shares how NIL has driven down value of second round in NBA Draft

NIL has affected everything in college sports since it began nearly four years ago in 2021. The pros have since felt those effects as well, specifically in their drafts, with how good some players have it in collegiate athletics now.

College Basketball News / 5 GOATs / June 26

Jay Bilas on Cooper Flagg’s rookie season expectations: ‘he’ll have some triple-doubles’

After being selected with the No. 1 pick in Wednesday’s NBA Draft, former Duke forward Cooper Flagg heads to a Dallas Mavericks franchise built to succeed immediately.

College Basketball News / 5 GOATs / June 26

Jay Bilas reveals Top 10 best available for Day 2 of NBA Draft

One round is up with 30 selections made last night in the 2025 NBA Draft. They’ll do it all again tonight from the Barclays Center with 30 more picks to make in the second round.

Duke Blue Devils News / Yardbarker / June 24

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.

LeBron James believes Cooper Flagg has advantages he did not

Does presumptive No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg know he's entering potential mess with Mavericks?

Three moves the Mavericks need to make for the Cooper Flagg era

2025 NBA mock draft: Picks 1-10

The best buzzer-beaters in basketball history

The 'Naismith Men's Player of the Year Award winner' quiz

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.

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.

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

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 30, 2024