On the latest episode of The Rex Chapman Show with Josh Hopkins,
the guys are joined by another Dukie: the great ESPN analyst, Jay
Bilas. On the heels of Coach K's Last Dance, Jay discusses the
impact Mike Krzyzewski had on his life (both on and off the court).
There's no one better equipped to discuss the NCAA’s changing
landscape with Name, Image and Likeness deals, and Jay breaks down
the future of college sports. 1:30 - How did Jay end up at Duke all
the way from California? It came down to the best
recruiting pitch, which came from Mike Krzyzewski who at that
time had the least success among his top candidates. 5:30 -
Jay never felt he was one of the best players on the court, and it
wasn't until later on in high school when he started to believe in
his ability and how far it could take him. 7:15 - It's 1982 and Jay
steps on campus at Duke University. What was so special about that
#1 recruiting class, and what did Mike Krzyzewski do to assemble
all that talent? 9:15 -Jay Bilas having to play against Ralph
Sampson was like facing your Dad in the Driveway 13:00 - When did
Jay discover he was gifted behind the microphone? It actually goes
all the way back to high school, without even knowing it would be
in his future. 15:30 -Jay Bilas, the secret he kept from all his
friends. He was a competitive dancer. 18:00 - The impact Jay Bilas
has made on a huge platform like ESPN. What has been the one thing
throughout his decades on the network, as he's grown his voice,
that he has always been conscious of? 21:30 - Name,
Image and Likeness changed the landscape of college sports, so how
has Jay viewed the NCAA's reaction to the end of amateur athletics?
25:00 - While the NCAA has stood by and let this all happen, the
goal posts have been moved from amateurism to employment. How can
these institutions remain in control while the athletes are finally
recognizing they are the reason why revenue continues to go up?
32:30 - The NCAA will need a new President with Mark Emmert
stepping down, but Jay has to ask, Do you want to take over the
Titanic after it hit the iceberg? 36:00 - It's still a
bit of a shock that Mike Krzyzewski is finally stepping down, 40
years after Jay stepped on Duke's campus to play for him. There's
so much Coach K has shown him over their decades long relationship,
including one moment that took place right after Christian Laettner
hit The Shot, that Jay will never forget. 41:45 - What is the
outlook for the Kentucky Wildcats after they had a disappointing
finish in the NCAA Tournament against St Peter's? 46:30 - How the
Kentucky's and Duke's continue to recruit the best classes year
after year, and how that changes with free transfers and the threat
of declaring early for the NBA. 51:00 - Who are the next generation
of great coaches after watching Coach K and Jay Wright retire after
this past season? 52:45 - If Jay Bilas had the first pick in the
NBA Draft, who would he take between Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith or
Paolo Banchero? 58:30 - Why is it only in basketball we have to
debate which era had the best players? The game has never been
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