Jay Bilas On: Journey to ESPN, GOAT Debate, Lessons From Coach K + Has Sports Gambling Gone Too Far?

Jay Bilas joins The Victory Degree Podcast for an honest and thought-provoking conversation on confidence, criticism, and the evolving world of college sports. From his early days under Coach K at Duke to his insights on NIL, social media, and mental toughness, Jay shares the lessons that shaped his career as a player, coach, lawyer, and broadcaster.

We talk about:

- Why self-belief starts with hard work and mentors

- How to handle negativity, criticism, and “you suck” comments online

- Coach K’s biggest lessons on preparation and leadership

- NIL, sports gambling, and how money is reshaping college athletics

- What confidence really means — and how Jay built his

- Who the best college prospect of all time is

& much more...

Connect With Jay: 

Twitter: x.com/JayBilas

Instagram: instagram.com/jaybilas/

Connect with Nik: 

Instagram: instagram.com/victorywithnik/

Twitter: x.com/victorywithnik

YouTube: youtube.com/@TheVictoryDegree

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