What drives the most unstoppable leaders? ESPN analyst Jay Bilas takes us inside Coach K's daring early years building Duke's dynasty and shares how a profound lesson about relentlessness changed his understanding of greatness. From behind-the-scenes stories of culture-building to candid insights on today's evolving college sports landscape with NIL, he challenges listeners to examine their own pursuit of excellence. Through hard-earned wisdom as a player, coach, lawyer, and broadcaster, Bilas demonstrates how authentic leadership requires not just talent, but an unwavering commitment to making everyone around you elevate their game.

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Show Notes:

(00:00:00) Welcome to Glue Guys

(00:01:03) A Legend On and Off the Court

(00:02:46) Jay Billis' European Basketball Career

(00:04:47) The Toughest Player: John Ebeling

(00:08:47) Choosing Duke and Coach K

(00:11:41) The Iconic 1992 Kentucky Game

(00:19:02) Advice on Leadership and Career Choices

(00:28:45) Facing Unpopularity for Independent Thinking

(00:29:22) Early NCAA Involvement and Policy Critique

(00:30:47) Transition to Broadcasting and Legal Safety Net

(00:31:47) Law School Lessons and Policy Criticism

(00:33:16) Current Landscape of College Basketball

(00:35:45) Financial Implications and Revenue Distribution

(00:40:18) Gambling in College Sports

(00:42:59) Building Duke Basketball's Competitive Culture

(00:47:48) Coach K's Leadership and Team Dynamics

(00:56:13) Recognizing the Glue Guys