Jay Bilas is a former professional basketball player and current sports analyst. He played college basketball at Duke University under coach Mike Krzyzewski and was part of the team that reached the NCAA Championship game in 1986. After his college career, he was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1986 NBA Draft and played for several teams in the NBA and overseas. Today, Bilas is best known for his work as a commentator and analyst for ESPN, where he provides insights on college basketball. He is also a lawyer and has authored books on sports and law, contributing to discussions on the ethics of college athletics.