Jay Bilas joins JJ Redick

Jay Bilas joins JJ Redick on The Vertical Podcast to discuss issues including the paying of college athletes, his own television career and their shared history at Duke under Mike Krzyzewski. Here are some key moments: 3:39: The origins of Bilas quoting Young Jeezy on Twitter. 8:04: Bilas’ early memories of being recruited by Coach K. 11:36: Knowing his recruiting class was special and his first impressions of Johnny Dawkins 15:05: Coach K’s constant evolution as a coach, leader and teacher. 21:49: Team USA reenergizing and challenging Coach K. 26:05: The Duke fraternity and how close bond between all the former players. 31:15: How Bilas avoids being biased towards Duke. 33:14: Working on NBA draft coverage and learning what translates from the college to pro game. 40:30: The main factor that determines a player’s sticking power in the NBA. 43:07: Bilas’ support for college athletes getting paid. 51:52: Colleges making money off a player’s likeness, but players not being allowed to do the same on the secondary market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices