All The Smoke Jay Bilas & Seth Greenberg: What’s REALLY Broken in College Hoops (PLUS Generational 2026 NBA Draft)
Jan 22, 2026
Jay Bilas, a former college basketball player and ESPN analyst, and Seth Greenberg, a former coach and current analyst, dive deep into the challenges facing college basketball today. They discuss the chaos of NIL deals and the transfer portal, arguing that the NCAA struggles to adapt. They also explore the generational 2026 NBA Draft class, highlighting prospects like Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa, drawing comparisons to NBA legends. The conversation mixes insight on player development, the future of recruiting, and the evolving dynamics of collegiate athletics.
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College Basketball Is Already Professional
- College basketball has always been a professional enterprise despite being labeled amateur for decades.
- Jay Bilas argues the NCAA pretended otherwise while running a multibillion-dollar entertainment industry.
Why Overseas Players Arrive More Polished
- International club systems develop players with certified coaches, discipline, and daily training from a young age.
- Seth Greenberg says U.S. grassroots and AAU are uneven, causing a development gap versus overseas clubs.
Personal Work Against AAU Problems
- Jay Bilas coached his son's AAU team and started a camp with coach development and leadership programs to counteract the AAU issues.
- He describes parents and players acting as consumers driving choices in grassroots basketball.