What is Jay Bilas' Net Worth and Salary?
Jay Bilas is a renowned American sports analyst and producer with a net worth of $6.5 million and an annual salary of $2 million. He is a prominent figure in basketball, known for his association with Duke University, both as a player and assistant coach. Jay's professional journey in sports began when he was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in 1986, which led him to play in Spain's 1st Division and Italy's 2nd Division.
In 1993, Jay commenced his career as a color commentator with the Duke Radio Network. By 1995, he had joined ESPN where he became an influential analyst and commentator. Over the years, he has co-hosted several ESPN studio broadcasts, including 'SportsCenter' and 'ESPNEWS,' and published the book 'Toughness: Developing True Strength On and Off the Court' in 2013. Jay has also executive produced two documentaries: The Rollie Massimino Story in 2018, and 'The Class That Saved Coach K' in 2019. His contributions to sports broadcasting have earned him nominations for multiple Sports Emmy Awards.
Early Life
Jay Scot Bilas was born on December 24, 1963, in Rolling Hills, California. He developed his passion for basketball during his high school years at Rolling Hills High School, where he earned numerous accolades, including Best in the West, First Team All-South Bay, MVP of the Bay League, and First Team All-CIF. Jay's outstanding performance earned him a spot at Duke University from 1982 to 1986, under the guidance of Coach Mike Krzyzewski. He was a four-year starter and played a crucial role in leading his team to the Final Four and the National Championship game during his senior year. In 1985, he represented the U.S. National Select Team in the Jones Cup.
Jay graduated with a political science degree from Duke University in 1986, the same year he was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in the fifth round of the NBA Draft.
Career
From 1990 to 1992, Jay served as an assistant coach at Duke under Mike Krzyzewski while simultaneously earning his J.D. degree from Duke University School of Law. In his coaching tenure, the team reached the Final Four three times and secured two National Championships. Jay has also been an instructor at prestigious basketball camps including the Nike/Amar'e Stoudemire Skills Academy, Nike Skills Academy, and Nike/LeBron James Skills Academy. Notably, in 2005 and 2006, he coached United States Service teams during Operation Hardwood I and II.
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Jay entered the broadcasting world with the Duke Radio Network in 1993, and in 1995, he joined ESPN as an analyst and color commentator. Since 2000, he has co-hosted ESPN's studio broadcasts, including 'College GameDay' and 'College GameNight.' From 2003 to 2010, he also worked as a game analyst for CBS' NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament coverage. Alongside his broadcasting career, Jay practices law at Moore & Van Allen in Charlotte, North Carolina, and has been involved in notable cases like the Lyons Partnership v. Morris Costumes, Inc.
Personal Life
Jay married Wendy on August 22, 1992. They have two children, daughter Tori (born September 14, 1994) and son Anthony (born September 23, 1996). Jay is actively involved in several charitable organizations, including the Duke Brain Tumor Center, PinStripes/ALS Foundation advisory boards, and the Board of Directors of Coaches vs. Cancer. In 1987, he joined the Screen Actors Guild and has appeared in various media, including the 1990 film 'Dark Angel' and the 2016 TV movie 'With a Kiss,' as well as numerous national television commercials.
