Jay Bilas

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jay Bilas
Occupation	Sportscaster
Date Of Birth	Dec 24, 1963(1963-12-24)
Age	61
Birthplace	Los Angeles
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Capricorn

Jay Bilas Biography

Jay Bilas is one of the most popular and richest Sportscaster who was born on December 24, 1963 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Former college basketball player who became an analyst for ESPN and CBS sports.

He became a frequent co-host alongside Bobby Knight on ESPN’s College Game Day.

Bilas was a four-year starter for Mike Krzyzewski at Duke University, on the men’s basketball team, from 1982–1986, and helped lead Duke to the Final Four and National Championship game in 1986. Krzyzewski’s 1982 recruiting class of Bilas, Johnny Dawkins, Mark Alarie and David Henderson still ranks as the highest scoring single class in college basketball history. In his college career, Bilas scored 1,062 points and grabbed 692 rebounds, while shooting over 55% from the field.

Bilas was a consensus Top 50 recruit at Rolling Hills High School, in Rolling Hills Estates, California, where he averaged 23.5 points and 13.5 rebounds per game in 1982. That season, Bilas was named First Team All-CIF, First Team All- South Bay, MVP of the Bay League, and Best in the West by the Long Beach Press-Telegram.

He married artist Wendy Johnson in 1995 and together they had a son and a daughter.

Jay Bilas Net Worth

Jay Bilas is one of the richest Sportscaster from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jay Bilas 's net worth $4.5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

His 1992 recruiting class at Duke, which included Johnny Dawkins, Mark Alarie and David Henderson, set the record for most points scored by one class.

Aside from sports he also became an actor, appearing in such films as 1999’s “I Come in Peace” alongside Dolph Lundgren. He also received his Law degree from Duke University.

Jay Scot Bilas (born December 24, 1963) is an American college basketball analyst who currently works for ESPN. Bilas is a former college basketball player and coach who played for and served as assistant under Mike Krzyzewski at Duke University, as well as a practicing attorney in North Carolina.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Jay Bilas height 6 ft 8 in Jay weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Jay Bilas Dating?

According to our records, Jay Bilas married to Wendy Bilas. As of December 1, 2023, Jay Bilas’s is not dating anyone.

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Bilas received his J.D. degree from Duke University School of Law in 1992. He is currently Of Counsel to the Charlotte office of Moore & Van Allen, where he maintains a litigation practice.

Facts & Trivia

Jay Ranked on the list of most popular Sportscaster. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jay Bilas celebrates birthday on December 24 of every year.

Writing a letter to the editor in Duke Magazine, Bilas sharply criticized the Duke administration for its lack of support for the falsely indicted players during the 2006 Duke lacrosse case. Describing Richard H. Brodhead’s actions, “President Brodhead chose the path of political expediency. He failed to effectively counter factually inaccurate and inappropriate statements about Duke and its students, failed to forcefully speak out against procedural irregularities, and failed to take appropriate action in response to repeated attacks upon the due process rights of Duke’s students.”

Top Facts about Jay Bilas

1. Jay Bilas is a former Duke basketball player.
2. He has been an ESPN college basketball analyst since 1995.
3. Bilas has also worked as a lawyer and agent.
4. He is known for his insightful analysis and strong opinions.
5. Bilas has over 1 million Twitter followers.
6. He was named one of the most influential people in college sports by Sports Illustrated in 2017.
7. Bilas is a vocal advocate for NCAA reform and athlete compensation.
8. He has written several books, including “Toughness” and “The Power of Positive Leadership.”
9. Bilas played professionally overseas before starting his broadcasting career.
10. He is widely respected among players, coaches, and fans alike for his knowledge of the game.

Did Jay Bilas ever play in the NBA?

Bilas graduated in 1986, with a degree in political science, and was selected in the fifth round of the 1986 NBA Draft, by the Dallas Mavericks. He played professionally overseas in Italy’s 2nd Division and in Spain’s 1st Division.

Is Jay Bilas still a lawyer?

He currently is a practicing lawyer While Jay Bilas has developed a reputation through the years as one of the most knowledgeable voices in college basketball, that’s his night job. During the days of the basketball offseason, he can be found in the law offices of Moore & Van Allen, PLLC, in Charlotte, N.C.

What is Jay Bilas salary?

Jay Bilas Net Worth and Salary: Jay Bilas is an American sports analyst and producer who has a net worth of $6.5 million and annual salary of $2 million. Bilas played basketball for Duke University and later served as an assistant coach for the team.

What kind of lawyer is Jay Bilas?

Since 1992, Jay has been an attorney with the law firm of Moore & Van Allen, PLLC, where he has focused on commercial litigation. Jay serves on the Board of Advisors of the John R. Wooden Award, the Board of Advisors of the Chip Hilton Award, the National Board of the Coaches vs.

Did Jay Bilas leave ESPN?

ESPN announced that Jay Bilas has extended his contract with ESPN on Thursday , via Tim Baysinger of BroadcastingCable.com: Jay Bilas has agreed to a new contract through the 2022-23 season, adding the network’s primetime Saturday games to his role on College GameDay.